Trunk comparison: Mercedes Benz GLE vs VW T-Roc

Key Differences

The Mercedes‑Benz GLE offers significantly more cargo length: with the seats folded down, the trunk is 18.1 in (31%) longer than the VW T‑Roc, and with the first row of seats upright, it is 10.6 in (35%) longer.

In contrast, the VW T‑Roc has a significantly greater trunk depth (loading edge to trunk floor): 8.7 in (2100%) higher than the GLE.

Impact on Usability

The longer loading areas of the GLE mean specifically: longer items (e.g., slats, furniture parts, skis) fit more easily, and overall the vehicle is more flexible for transports requiring more depth along the vehicle's longitudinal axis.

Even with the first row of seats upright, there remains more usable cargo space, which is advantageous for everyday trips with large luggage volumes.

The greater trunk depth of the T‑Roc increases usable volume vertically and makes stacking taller items behind the loading edge easier. At the same time, a deeper floor position can make lifting heavy loads during loading and unloading more difficult, even though the loading edge height is the same on both models.

Minor differences under 10% (e.g., trunk opening height on the T‑Roc +2 in / 6%, narrowest width on the GLE +1.6 in / 4%, opening width on the T‑Roc +1.2 in / 3%) have little practical impact on everyday usability.

In short: For transporting long or very large items, the GLE is the better choice; for taller or more stackable cargo, the T‑Roc offers advantages due to its greater trunk depth.