Trunk comparison: Mercedes Benz GLE vs Nissan Rogue Sport

Key Differences

The Mercedes‑Benz GLE offers significantly more cargo length: +11.4 in (18%) with seats folded down and +7.1 in (21%) with the first row upright compared to the Nissan Qashqai. Conversely, the Qashqai has a considerably greater trunk depth (loading edge to trunk floor): +2.4 in (500%) compared to the GLE.

Impact on Usability

The longer interior dimensions of the GLE make it better suited for long items (e.g., furniture parts, skis, long boxes) and for users who regularly transport longer cargo or need more usable depth with seats folded down. Overall, the GLE offers more horizontal cargo volume.

The greater depth in the Qashqai means more vertical space or a deeper cargo area. This can be advantageous for tall or stackable cargo and helps to recess cargo deeper.

At the same time, this depth changes loading behavior (different positioning of luggage, possibly more bending when reaching into the trunk), although the loading edge height of both vehicles is the same.

Minor Differences (≤10%)

Smaller deviations such as the slightly wider narrowest trunk width of the GLE (+0.4 in / 1%), the marginally higher trunk opening of the GLE (+0.4 in / 1%), and the slightly larger opening width of the Qashqai (+0.8 in / 2%) are usually negligible in practice and hardly affect usability.