Trunk comparison: Mercedes Benz GLE vs Toyota Corolla Wagon

Key Differences (>10%)

The most significant differences concern the trunk geometry: The depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor) is +3.1 in (+700%) greater in the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports than in the Mercedes-Benz GLE.

The loading edge of the GLE is +5.1 in (+20%) higher above the ground than that of the Toyota. At the narrowest point, the trunk of the GLE is +3.9 in (+11%) wider than that of the Corolla Touring Sports.

Impact on Usability

The much greater depth in the Toyota means more "vertical space" behind the loading edge: smaller items are less likely to disappear quickly, and with longer loading, more volume below the edge can be utilized.

This makes the Toyota more flexible for transporting unevenly stackable or tall items in the middle area of the cargo space. However, a very deep trunk floor can make reaching into the trunk more difficult if the loading edge is very low.

The higher loading edge of the Mercedes (+5.1 in) makes lifting heavy items during loading more strenuous — especially for suitcases or heavy boxes, more lifting effort is required in the GLE.

However, the higher build can help when transporting bulky, flat loads, as the cargo space can be shaped differently overall (keyword ground clearance/vehicle height).

The greater narrow width in the GLE (+3.9 in) is practical when wide items need to be transported (e.g., several travel bags side by side, wider boxes, or furniture parts). A wider narrow point reduces the risk that bulky cargo won't fit through and makes positioning beside the center easier.

In addition to these larger differences, there are smaller advantages: The GLE offers slightly more length with folded seats (+3.1 in/4%) and with the first row upright (+1.2 in/3%), and the trunk opening is somewhat higher (+2.4 in/8%) and the opening width slightly larger (+2.8 in/7%) — these points are practical but less decisive in everyday use than the three differences highlighted above.

Conclusion: For frequent lifting of heavy items or very wide cargo, the width favors the GLE; for easier loading and more usable depth, the Corolla Touring Sports is preferable.

The choice depends on typical cargo: heavy, wide loads → GLE; deeply stacked or bulky cases with less lifting intensity → Corolla Touring Sports.