Mercedes Cl-Klasse 215 side profile — Mercedes CL-Class wheel fitment

Mercedes CL-Class wheel fitment — Cl-Klasse 215

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 2006–2014
Mercedes CL-Class wheel fitment at a glance — The Mercedes Cl-Klasse 215 (2006–2014) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 66.6 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts. It accepts ~7.5J–9J wheels at ET29–ET51 front; staggered setups run 8J–11J rear (ET29–ET48).

Overview

The second generation CL-Class (C215) was a grand tourer produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1998 to 2006. It was based on the W220 S-Class platform but featured a shorter wheelbase and no B-pillar, making it a four-passenger coupé. The C215 introduced advanced features such as Active Body Control suspension and Bi-Xenon HID lights. Variants included naturally aspirated V8 and V12 engines, supercharged versions, and high-performance AMG models like the CL 63 AMG and CL 65 AMG.

Mercedes CL-Class wheel fitment

Mercedes CL-Class wheel fitment for the Mercedes Cl-Klasse 215 (2006–2014): the factory PCD, centre bore and bolt spec, then the aftermarket width and offset window we fit to.

Bolt pattern (PCD)5x112
Centre bore66.6 mm
Bolt / threadM14x1.5 (bolts)
Seat typeradius
Factory setupstaggered
TPMSdirect
Run-flatYes

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

PositionWidthOffset
Front7.5J–9JET29–ET51
Rear (staggered)8J–11JET29–ET48

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

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Engines & drivetrain

VariantEngineFuelPowerDrive
CL 65 AMG6.0L V12 M275 AMGpetrol608 hpRWD
CL 63 AMG (2010 update)5.5L V8 M275 Kompressorpetrol525 hpRWD
CL 600 (2010 update)5.5L V12 M275petrol518 hpRWD
S/CL 73 AMG7.3L V12 M120petrol517 hpRWD
S/CL 72 AMG (1996)7.1L V12 M120petrol508 hpRWD
CL 600 (2003)5.5L V12 M275petrol498 hpRWD
CL 55 AMG (2003)5.4L V8 M113 Kompressorpetrol498 hpRWD
S/CL 70 AMG (1994)7.1L V12 M120petrol489 hpRWD
CL 600 AMG6.0L V12 M120petrol438 hpRWD
CL 63 AMG6.3L V12 M137petrol436 hpRWD
CL 500 (2010 update)4.7L V8 M273petrol435 hpRWD
CL 600 (1994)6.0L V12 M120petrol387 hpRWD
CL 600 (2000)5.8L V12 M137petrol362 hpRWD
CL 55 AMG (2000-2002)5.4L V8 M113petrol357 hpRWD
CL 500 (1994)5.0L V8 M119petrol320 hpRWD
CL 500 (2003)5.0L V8 M113petrol302 hpRWD
CL 500 (1999)5.0L V8 M113petrol302 hpRWD
CL 4204.2L V8 M119petrol275 hpRWD

Performance

VariantPower0–62 mphTop speed
CL 420275 hp7.9 s155 mph
CL 500 (1994)320 hp6.8 s155 mph
CL 600 (1994)387 hp6.1 s155 mph
CL 600 AMG438 hp5.6 s179 mph
S/CL 70 AMG (1994)489 hp5.2 s180 mph
S/CL 72 AMG (1996)508 hp5 s186 mph
S/CL 73 AMG517 hp4.9 s199 mph
CL 500 (1999)302 hp6.5 s155 mph
CL 500 (2003)302 hp6.3 s155 mph
CL 600 (2000)362 hp6.3 s155 mph
CL 600 (2003)498 hp4.8 s155 mph
CL 55 AMG (2000-2002)357 hp6 s155 mph
CL 55 AMG (2003)498 hp4.8 s155 mph
CL 63 AMG436 hp5.5 s155 mph
CL 65 AMG608 hp4.4 s155 mph
CL 500 (2010 update)435 hp4.9 s155 mph
CL 600 (2010 update)518 hp4 s155 mph
CL 63 AMG (2010 update)525 hp4.3 s155 mph

Dimensions

Length199 mm
Width74 mm
Height56 mm
Wheelbase2944 mm
Kerb weight2060 kg

Body styles & production

Body stylesCoupé
Produced2006–2014

Trim levels

CL 500CL 55 AMG (N/A V8)CL 600CL 55 AMG (s/c V8)CL 600 Bi-Turbo V12CL 63 AMGCL 65 AMG

Factory colours

BlackGinstergelbPearl Grey MetallicGalinitgrauPastellweissGrauweissKaschmirbeigeArctic WhiteSteingrauSinabeige MetallicPostgelb HollandTiefdunkelgrau Matte - Low GlossBastgelbAnthrazitgrau MetallicAtlasgrau Metallic Matte - Low GlossBlack Pearl MetallicLkw Silber MetallicWeissaluminium MetallicLindgruenGraphitgrau

History & notable variants

The C215 generation was developed from 1993 to 1999 with final design approval in 1996. It marked a significant evolution over its predecessor, offering enhanced performance and luxury features. Notable variants included the limited-production CL 600 Bi-Turbo V12 (about 200 units annually) and the exclusive CL 63 AMG (only 26 examples). The generation saw updates in 2003 with supercharged engines and a new 7-speed automatic transmission for improved performance.

Reliability & owner notes