When it comes to imposing chariots of the road, the Mercedes-Benz GLE doesn't just glide; it swaggers with a boot spacious enough to house a small orchestra. The luxury SUV segment is a battlefield where automakers duel with leather and legroom, but it's in the trunk space where battle scars are truly earned. For the discerning buyer who demands not just a ride, but a throne room on wheels, the GLE's cargo hold is a veritable banquet hall.
Mercedes-Benz GLE - How has the boot space changed over the generations?
Since its inception, the GLE has seen a curious evolution of boot space, akin to watching a magician's hat – just when you think you know its size, it surprises again. The GLE's 2015-2019 (GLE 166/292) and the 2019-2023 (GLE 167) generations boasted a hearty 690 liters, enough to make competitors weep into their car mats. However, in a twist that might leave some scratching their heads, the latest 2023 facelift (GLE 167) tightened its belt to 630 liters. But fear not, for with seats folded, the space expands to a cavernous 2055 liters, proving that while it may have shed some liters, its ability to swallow belongings remains undiminished.
Mercedes-Benz GLE generationsGeneration year | Boot space |
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GLE, Model year 2015 (GLE 166/292) | 690 l |
GLE, Model year 2019 (GLE 167) | 690 l |
GLE, Model year 2023 (GLE 167 (1. Facelift)) | 630 l |
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GLE, Model year 2015 (GLE 166/292)
690 l
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GLE, Model year 2019 (GLE 167)
690 l
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GLE, Model year 2023 ) (GLE 167 (1. Facelift)
630 l
The difference in Boot space between first generation (GLE 166/292) from 2015 and last generation (GLE 167 (1. Facelift)) from 2023 is 60 l.
The boot space of the current generation of GLE is 655 l.
Variants
Boot space: Mercedes-Benz GLE variantsVariant name | Boot space |
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GLE AMG Coupé | 655 l |
GLE Coupé | 655 l |
GLE | 630 l |
GLE AMG | 630 l |
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GLE AMG Coupé
655 l
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GLE Coupé
655 l
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GLE
630 l
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GLE AMG
630 l
The boot space compared to other Mercedes-Benz models
In the grand tapestry of Mercedes-Benz, the GLE boot space is a testament to the brand's commitment to luxury, sitting proudly among its siblings. It eclipses the more diminutive confines of the GLA and even the GLC, making them look like mere glove compartments by comparison. Yet, it humbly bows before the majestic Mercedes-Benz GLS, with its boot space that rivals some small apartments. In this family, size does matter, and the GLE is comfortably in the upper echelon, offering a sanctuary of space only a few can match within the brand.
Boot space: GLE vs. other models by Mercedes-BenzVariant name | Boot space |
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Sprinter Tourer | 9000 l |
EQV | 1410 l |
eVito Tourer | 990 l |
Marco Polo | 670 l |
GLE AMG Coupé | 655 l |
GLE Coupé | 655 l |
EQS SUV | 645 l |
G{class} AMG Station-Wagen {long} | 640 l |
G{class} Station-Wagen {long} | 640 l |
GLE | 630 l |
GLE AMG | 630 l |
GLC | 620 l |
GLC AMG | 620 l |
G{class} EQ Station-Wagen {long} | 620 l |
E{class} All-Terrain | 615 l |
E{class} T-Modell | 615 l |
EQS | 610 l |
EQS AMG | 610 l |
V{class} | 610 l |
Vito Tourer | 580 l |
GLB AMG | 570 l |
GLB | 565 l |
eCitan Tourer | 551 l |
EQT | 551 l |
S{class} Limousine | 550 l |
GLC AMG Coupé | 545 l |
GLC Coupé | 545 l |
E{class} Limousine | 540 l |
EQE SUV | 520 l |
EQE SUV AMG | 520 l |
T{class} | 520 l |
Citan Tourer | 517 l |
Maybach S{class} Limousine | 505 l |
CLA AMG Shooting Brake | 505 l |
EQB | 495 l |
C{class} All-Terrain | 490 l |
C{class} AMG T-Modell | 490 l |
C{class} T-Modell | 490 l |
CLA Shooting Brake | 485 l |
E{class} AMG T-Modell | 460 l |
CLA AMG Coupé | 460 l |
AMG GT {4door} Coupé | 456 l |
C{class} AMG Limousine | 455 l |
C{class} Limousine | 455 l |
B{class} | 455 l |
Maybach EQS SUV | 440 l |
CLA Coupé | 440 l |
GLA AMG | 435 l |
EQE | 430 l |
EQE AMG | 430 l |
GLA | 425 l |
CLE Coupé | 420 l |
CLE AMG Coupé | 410 l |
A{class} AMG Limousine | 395 l |
A{class} Limousine | 395 l |
CLE Cabriolet | 385 l |
CLE AMG Cabriolet | 375 l |
E{class} AMG Limousine | 370 l |
GLS | 355 l |
GLS AMG | 355 l |
Maybach GLS | 355 l |
A{class} | 350 l |
A{class} AMG | 350 l |
EQA | 340 l |
S{class} AMG Limousine | 330 l |
AMG GT Coupé | 321 l |
AMG SL | 213 l |
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Sprinter Tourer
9000 l
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EQV
1410 l
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eVito Tourer
990 l
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Marco Polo
670 l
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GLE AMG Coupé
655 l
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GLE Coupé
655 l
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EQS SUV
645 l
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G{class} AMG Station-Wagen {long}
640 l
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G{class} Station-Wagen {long}
640 l
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GLE
630 l
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GLE AMG
630 l
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GLC
620 l
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GLC AMG
620 l
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G{class} EQ Station-Wagen {long}
620 l
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E{class} All-Terrain
615 l
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E{class} T-Modell
615 l
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EQS
610 l
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EQS AMG
610 l
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V{class}
610 l
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Vito Tourer
580 l
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GLB AMG
570 l
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GLB
565 l
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eCitan Tourer
551 l
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EQT
551 l
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S{class} Limousine
550 l
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GLC AMG Coupé
545 l
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GLC Coupé
545 l
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E{class} Limousine
540 l
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EQE SUV
520 l
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EQE SUV AMG
520 l
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T{class}
520 l
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Citan Tourer
517 l
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Maybach S{class} Limousine
505 l
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CLA AMG Shooting Brake
505 l
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EQB
495 l
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C{class} All-Terrain
490 l
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C{class} AMG T-Modell
490 l
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C{class} T-Modell
490 l
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CLA Shooting Brake
485 l
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E{class} AMG T-Modell
460 l
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CLA AMG Coupé
460 l
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AMG GT {4door} Coupé
456 l
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C{class} AMG Limousine
455 l
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C{class} Limousine
455 l
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B{class}
455 l
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Maybach EQS SUV
440 l
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CLA Coupé
440 l
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GLA AMG
435 l
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EQE
430 l
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EQE AMG
430 l
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GLA
425 l
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CLE Coupé
420 l
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CLE AMG Coupé
410 l
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A{class} AMG Limousine
395 l
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A{class} Limousine
395 l
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CLE Cabriolet
385 l
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CLE AMG Cabriolet
375 l
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E{class} AMG Limousine
370 l
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GLS
355 l
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GLS AMG
355 l
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Maybach GLS
355 l
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A{class}
350 l
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A{class} AMG
350 l
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EQA
340 l
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S{class} AMG Limousine
330 l
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AMG GT Coupé
321 l
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AMG SL
213 l
How does the boot space of the Mercedes-Benz GLE compare to it's nearest competitors?
When the Mercedes-Benz GLE sizes up its competition, it's akin to a well-dressed gentleman calmly surveying his rivals across the ballroom. The Tesla Model Y, with its whopping 854 liters, might seem like it could outpace the GLE, but remember, it's not just about size – it's how you use it. The Audi Q7 towers with a voluminous 775 liters, revealing that when it comes to boot space, the GLE is not the undisputed king but rather a very strong contender in a royal court of luxury SUVs. Each vehicle brings its own to the table; BMW's X6 and the Audi Q8 present formidable challenges, yet the GLE, with its heritage and design, offers a compelling narrative that is hard to overlook. The dance of dimensions continues, and in this intricate ballet, the GLE moves with grace, offering a blend of functionality and luxury that many find just right.
Boot space: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. similar carsCar model | Boot space |
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2005 | 958 l |
Dodge Journey 2008 | 784 l |
Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo 2024 | 670 l |
Mercedes-Benz GLE 2023 | 655 l |
Cadillac XT4 2020 | 637 l |
Hyundai Grand Santa Fe 2013 | 634 l |
Mercedes-Benz GL-Klasse 2006 | 620 l |
Audi Q8 2018 | 605 l |
Hyundai ix55 2009 | 598 l |
VW Arteon 2020 | 563 l |
DS Automobiles DS 7 2022 | 555 l |
Mercedes-Benz R-Klasse 2005 | 550 l |
ALPINA XD3 2013 | 550 l |
Jaguar XF 2008 | 540 l |
ALPINA XD4 2021 | 525 l |
Skoda Karoq 2017 | 521 l |
Mercedes-Benz GLC 2015 | 505 l |
Mercedes-Benz CLS 2004 | 505 l |
Peugeot 508 2023 | 487 l |
SEAT Ateca 2020 | 485 l |
BMW X5 2000 | 465 l |
Infiniti QX30 2016 | 430 l |
Hyundai Tucson 2004 | 325 l |
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