Trunk comparison: Mercedes Benz GLE vs Opel Corsa

Key Differences

The Mercedes‑Benz GLE offers significantly more loading length: with the seats folded down, the trunk is 24.4 in (47%) longer, and with the first row upright, 15.4 in (59%) longer than in the Opel Corsa.

The trunk opening of the GLE is higher and wider: the opening height is 3.1 in (11%) greater and the width of the opening 9.4 in (28%) larger. Conversely, the Opel Corsa has a significantly greater depth between the loading edge and trunk floor: 7.1 in (1700%) more than the GLE.

Impact on Usability

More length in the GLE clearly benefits transporting long items (e.g., slats, skis, furniture panels) – especially when the rear seat is folded down. The larger opening height and width make it easier to load bulky or tall/wide items and reduce blind spots when maneuvering with boxes or cartons.

The significantly greater depth in the Corsa (loading edge → trunk floor) means the Corsa has a deeper cargo space behind the loading edge. This can be advantageous when securely storing low, stable cargo but means heavy or bulky items must overcome a greater height step when lifting them in.

In everyday use, this means the Corsa can better "hide" small, low-lying cargo, while the GLE is more comfortable for sliding items in and accessing larger/taller loads.

Other smaller differences (not highlighted) such as the GLE's loading edge being 2.8 in (10%) higher or the slightly larger narrowest trunk width of the GLE (+3.5 in / 9%) affect handling heavy loads and fitting very narrow items but are less decisive compared to the points mentioned above.