Trunk comparison: Mercedes Benz GLC vs Volvo XC60

Summary

There are no differences greater than 10%. The maximum deviations are 2–3%. Thus, all differences are minor and negligible in most everyday situations.

Measurement Overview

With the rear seats folded down, the Volvo XC60 has a loading length that is 1.2 in (≈2%) longer than the Mercedes‑Benz GLC. Even with the first row of seats upright, the Volvo's trunk is 1.2 in (≈3%) longer.

The width at the narrowest point is 0.4 in (≈1%) greater in the Volvo, and the width of the trunk opening is 0.8 in (≈2%) larger on the Volvo.

The height of the trunk opening is 0.8 in (≈3%) greater on the Mercedes‑Benz GLC than on the Volvo. The depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor) is the same for both, while the Volvo's loading edge is 0.4 in (≈1%) higher above the road than the Mercedes.

Impact on Usability

The slight length advantages of the Volvo (each +1.2 in) make loading very long, flat items of minimal length slightly easier — but in practice, this rarely makes a decisive difference.

The somewhat larger opening width (+0.8 in) and minimally greater narrow width (+0.4 in) of the Volvo help when fitting wider cargo, but are only noticeable with exact dimensions.

The higher trunk opening edge of the GLC (+0.8 in) supports loading tall, angular items because the opening above is somewhat wider. The 0.4 in higher loading edge of the Volvo makes handling heavy cargo slightly more strenuous; however, for most users, this difference is hardly noticeable.

Since the trunk depth is identical, the usable floor area at the same depth does not matter. Overall, all differences are marginal — the shape of the cargo, luggage anchors, and interior layout are more decisive for usability than the deviations measured here.