Trunk comparison: Mercedes Benz GLE vs VW Caddy Wagon

Key Differences (marked >10%)

The most noticeable differences concern the cargo volume layout and cargo geometry. When all seats are folded down, the Mercedes-Benz GLE offers a trunk that is 30.7 in or 67% longer than the VW Caddy Wagon.

The VW Caddy Wagon, on the other hand, scores with significantly different dimensions: the height of the trunk opening is 13 in or 41% higher, the depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor) is 0.8 in or 100% higher, and the loading edge of the GLE is 7.9 in or 35% higher above the road.

Implications for Usability

Due to the significantly greater loading length when folded down, the GLE is better suited for very long items (e.g., long furniture parts, ladders, boards). When pure interior length matters, the GLE offers more flexibility.

The Caddy Wagon is often easier to load in practice and better suited for bulky, tall, or voluminous cargo: the higher trunk opening and greater trunk depth allow for bulky or tall items without having to tilt them.

The lower loading edge of the Caddy (GLE loading edge 7.9 in higher) makes lifting heavy items significantly easier and more ergonomic.

In summary: GLE = advantage in length and accommodating especially long items. Caddy Wagon = advantage in loading comfort, acceptance of tall/bulky items, and ergonomic handling due to larger opening height and lower loading edge.

Smaller Differences

The narrowest trunk width is 3.1 in (8%) larger in the Caddy, the width of the trunk opening is 1.2 in (3%) wider — both marginal. With the first row of seats upright, the Caddy has only 0.8 in (2%) more trunk length than the GLE, which is practically negligible.