
Mercedes B-Class wheel fitment — 245
Overview
The Mercedes-Benz B-Class is a subcompact executive car manufactured and marketed by Mercedes-Benz since 2005. The first generation (W245) was introduced in Europe, Australia, and other parts of the world in early 2005, and in Canada in late 2005. It uses front-wheel drive with sandwich floor construction and parabolic rear suspension, maximizing interior volume via its height. This generation was marketed globally except in the United States due to pricing issues.
Mercedes B-Class wheel fitment
Start with the hub. The Mercedes B-Class 245 spec table gives the bolt pattern and bore; the second table is the aftermarket window for Mercedes B-Class wheel fitment.
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5x112 |
| Centre bore | 66.6 mm |
| Bolt / thread | M14x1.5 (bolts) |
| Wheel-bolt torque | 120 Nm |
| Seat type | radius |
| Factory setup | square |
| TPMS | direct |
| Run-flat | Yes |
Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:
| Position | Width | Offset |
|---|---|---|
| Front | 6J–8.5J | ET33–ET50 |
Go wider and the offset has to rise with it, about 8 to 10 ET per extra 1J, or the wheel pokes past the arch. The fit-check settles the exact offset and any spacer.
Engines & drivetrain
| Variant | Engine | Fuel | Power | Drive, years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B 150 | M 266.920, 1,498 cc | petrol | 70 kW (95 PS) | |
| B 160 | M 266.920, 1,498 cc | petrol | 70 kW (95 PS) | |
| B 160 BlueEFFICIENCY | M 266.920, 1,498 cc | petrol | 70 kW (95 PS) | |
| B 170 | M 266.940, 1,699 cc | petrol | 85 kW (116 PS) | |
| B 180 | M 266.940, 1,699 cc | petrol | 85 kW (116 PS) | |
| B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY | M 266.940, 1,699 cc | petrol | 85 kW (116 PS) | |
| B 170 NGT | M 266.960, 2,034 cc | petrol | 85 kW (116 PS) | |
| B 180 NGT BlueEFFICIENCY | M 266.960, 2,034 cc | petrol | 85 kW (116 PS) | |
| B 200 | M 266.960, 2,034 cc | petrol | 100 kW (136 PS) | |
| B 200 Turbo | M 266.980, 2,034 cc | petrol | 142 kW (193 PS) | |
| B 180 CDI | OM 640.940, 1,991 cc | diesel | 80 kW (109 PS) | |
| B 200 CDI | OM 640.941, 1,991 cc | diesel | 103 kW (140 PS) |
Source: Mercedes-Benz T 245, de.wikipedia.org.
Dimensions
| Length | 4,273 mm |
| Width | 1,777 mm |
| Height | 1,603 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,778 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,320 to 1,545 kg |
Source: Mercedes-Benz T 245, de.wikipedia.org; EU type-approval data (EEA).
Body styles & production
| Body styles | Kombi |
| Produced | 2005–2011 |
Trim levels
Factory colours
History & notable variants
The first-generation B-Class was introduced at the Paris Motor Show as a concept car named Vision B Compact Sports Tourer in 2004. It underwent several updates including a facelift in 2011, adding features like start-stop technology and BlueEFFICIENCY options. In 2011, Mercedes-Benz completed a world tour with its hydrogen-powered F-Cell vehicle based on the B-Class.
Reliability & owner notes
- Pros: Maximized interior volume via height; front-wheel drive with sandwich floor construction; passive safety systems including ESP and ABS.
- Cons: Not marketed in the United States due to pricing issues; limited production details provided.