Cargo area size - MBWorld.org Forums

Oct 17, 2022 | 02:44 PM

LICG

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2014 E63 RWD

Cargo area size

Anyone would do me the favor of measuring the cargo area please?
with all seats lowered the length from the front seats to the back of the lift gate and the length between the rear panels?
I searched for this on google without luck.

Oct 18, 2022 | 02:00 PM

oldmangrimes

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From: Gresham, OR

GL450

Are you trying to carry 4x8 sheet goods with the back hatch closed? You can't.
https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-...ywood-fit.html

The cargo area is difficult to measure with two dimensions. You can move the seats forward and back to gain some extra space for items, depending on how tall the driver is and if you have a front passenger. But if you move the seats forward, maybe what you're trying to carry will hit the back of the center console? If you're carrying boards or pipe, just have it sticking out the back of the hatch and tie it down. I've hauled 12 foot boards no problem that way.

I found this for you. Scroll down to see the interior dimensioned diagram for 2019 GLS, which might be what you're looking for?
https://mbworld.org/forums/gls-class...7-vs-x166.html

Oct 18, 2022 | 02:39 PM

LICG

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Man thank you so much, exactly what I needed...

out of curiosity, when you haul the big stuff, I suppose you lower the hatch as much as possible, does it go up on bumps or stays put?

Oct 18, 2022 | 03:05 PM

oldmangrimes

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Originally Posted by LICG

out of curiosity, when you haul the big stuff, I suppose you lower the hatch as much as possible, does it go up on bumps or stays put?

What I do is close the hatch until it is close to the boards, then hit the stop button. But I don't rely on the hatch to stay in place over bumps, I don't want to stress the motor/hydraulics, so I also tie it down to the trailer hitch. Don't forget to put a red flag/rag onto the back of the boards to be legal/safe. It'll show a warning on the dash that the back hatch is open, but you can drive fine. Something else to think about is if you come to a stop with a tailwind it can blow the exhaust into the GL, so I'll usually have the drivers window open when I'm hauling with the back hatch open. If you just have a few 8-foot boards, you can move the passenger seat forward and fit them in diagonally.