Trunk comparison: Mercedes Benz GLC vs Nissan Rogue Sport

Key Differences

The most noticeable difference lies in the depth of the trunk (loading edge → trunk floor): The Nissan Qashqai is 2.4 in (500%) higher here than the Mercedes-Benz GLC. This value clearly exceeds the 10% threshold and is therefore particularly noteworthy.

Other, smaller differences (under 10%) are: The GLC offers about 3.9 in (6%) more trunk length with the seats folded down and about 2.4 in (7%) more length with the first row of seats upright.

The narrowest width in the trunk is 2.4 in (6%) greater in the GLC. The Qashqai's trunk opening is 1.6 in (5%) higher, the width of the opening is 0.8 in (2%) larger, and the loading edge is 2.4 in (8%) higher above the ground.

Impact on Usability

The significantly greater "depth" of the Qashqai means practically: the interior floor lies further below the loading edge, so cargo sits deeper in the cargo space.

Advantage: more usable volume below the loading edge and better stability for standing or tall cargo (less tipping). Disadvantage: heavy lifting when loading and unloading, because items must be lowered/packed deeper.

The slightly greater cargo length and the larger narrowest width of the GLC better support storing long or wide items than the Qashqai.

The slightly higher trunk opening and the slightly wider opening of the Qashqai make it easier to insert bulky items into the opening but can make lifting from the ground more difficult due to the higher loading edge (Qashqai +2.4 in).

In short: For frequent loading of heavy items from the ground, the GLC is more practical due to the lower loading edge and more usable width/length.

For more interior volume below the loading edge and better secured, deeper-sitting cargo, the Qashqai is advantageous — the most significant difference between the models.