Trunk comparison: Mercedes Benz GLE vs VW Tiguan Allspace

Key Differences

The most noticeable advantage of the Mercedes‑Benz GLE appears when all seats are upright: the trunk is +22.8 in (≈123%) longer than that of the VW Tiguan Allspace. Additionally, the trunk opening of the GLE has a +3.5 in (≈13%) greater height than that of the Tiguan Allspace.

Impact on Usability

Due to the significantly larger cargo area with full seating, the GLE is better suited for transporting luggage or longer items without folding down seats — this is beneficial when fully occupied (e.g., family or multiple passengers).

The higher opening of the GLE makes loading tall or bulky items (crates, boxes, strollers) easier because there is more vertical clearance.

The depth of the trunk (loading edge to floor) and the height of the loading edge are the same in both models, so sliding and loading are comparably easy in this regard.

Smaller differences (e.g., +2 in narrower narrowest width in the Tiguan or +4–2.8 in in certain conditions) are under 10% and have only minor practical effects on everyday usability.