Trunk comparison: Mercedes Benz GLB vs VW Taigo

Key Differences

The Mercedes‑Benz GLB offers +8.3 in (13%) more trunk length with the seats folded down and +5.1 in (16%) more length with the first row upright than the VW Taigo. In contrast, the VW Taigo has a significantly greater trunk depth (distance from loading edge to trunk floor): +3.1 in (67%) compared to the GLB.

Other differences: the height of the GLB’s trunk opening is +3.1 in (10%) larger, the loading edge of the Taigo is +1.2 in (4%) higher above the ground, and the trunk and opening widths are each slightly (6–7%) larger on the GLB.

Impact on Usability

More length in the GLB (both with folded seats and upright first row) means specifically: longer items like skis, furniture pieces, or longer luggage can be accommodated more easily without placing them crosswise or wedging them tightly.

The slightly greater opening height of the GLB (≈10%) also makes loading tall items easier.

The significantly greater depth in the Taigo (67%) creates more usable volume below the loading edge – this is advantageous when luggage needs to be stowed deep and out of sight (e.g., boxes, sports equipment).

At the same time, the deeper loading floor means heavy items must be lifted over a higher edge, and part of the cargo sits below the opening, which can make loading more cumbersome and organizing less clear.

The slightly higher loading edge of the Taigo (+1.2 in) slightly increases lifting effort when loading; the somewhat greater width of the GLB (at the narrowest point +2.4 in, opening width +2.8 in) noticeably eases maneuvering wider items through the opening, but this is not a major difference in everyday use.

Practical conclusion: Those who frequently transport long items or prefer a simpler, more open loading opening benefit from the GLB. Those who need more hidden volume in a deeper loading well and can manage a higher loading edge and somewhat more cumbersome loading will find advantages in the Taigo.