Mercedes B-Class wheel fitment — 246, 245G Inc Facelift

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 2011–2018

Quick answer on Mercedes B-Class wheel fitment: The Mercedes B-Class 246, 245G Inc Facelift (2011–2018) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 66.6 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts torqued to ~130 Nm. It accepts ~6.5J–8.5J wheels at ET34–ET53.

Mercedes B-Class wheel fitment

Mercedes B-Class wheel fitment comes down to two things: the factory hub spec, and how far the aftermarket width and offset can move from it. Both are here for the Mercedes B-Class 246, 245G Inc Facelift (2011–2018).

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

As a rule, each extra 1J of width wants roughly +8 to 10 ET to keep the wheel tucked. The exact offset and any spacer are confirmed by the fit-check.

Overview

The Mercedes-Benz B-Class is a subcompact executive car manufactured since 2005, based on the A-Class with larger dimensions classified as a small MPV by Euro NCAP. The first generation (W245) was introduced in early 2005 and produced until 2011. It featured front-wheel drive, sandwich floor construction, parabolic rear suspension, and passive safety systems including ESP, ABS, traction control, cornering lights, active lighting system, and headlamp assist.

History & notable variants

The first generation was updated in 2008 with a start-stop system and BlueEFFICIENCY option. A new NGT variant capable of burning petrol or natural gas was introduced. In 2011, the B-Class participated in a world tour as part of Mercedes-Benz's F-Cell project.

Dimensions

Source: EU type-approval data (EEA).

Body styles & production

Trim levels

Factory colours

Reliability & owner notes

• Pros: Passive safety systems, large interior volume, front-wheel drive
• Cons: Not available in the United States due to pricing issues
• Common issues: No specific reliability issues mentioned