Mercedes ClC Class 203CL side profile — Mercedes CLC Class wheel fitment

Mercedes CLC Class wheel fitment — 203CL

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 2008–2011
Mercedes CLC Class wheel fitment at a glance — The Mercedes ClC Class 203CL (2008–2011) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 66.6 mm centre bore, M12x1.5 bolts torqued to ~100 Nm. It accepts ~7J–8.5J wheels at ET25–ET38 front; staggered setups run 9J–10J rear (ET25–ET37).

Overview

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203 is the second generation of compact executive cars manufactured by DaimlerChrysler from 1999 to 2010. It was available in sedan, station wagon, and coupe body styles. The coupe variant, known as the SportCoupé or CLC-Class (from 2008), featured a fastback roofline and sportier design elements compared to its sedan counterpart. Production of the W203 C-Class ended in December 2010 for the coupe model, March 2007 for the sedan, and June 2007 for the station wagon.

Mercedes CLC Class wheel fitment

Mercedes CLC Class wheel fitment for the Mercedes ClC Class 203CL (2008–2011): 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 / threadM12x1.5 (bolts)
Wheel-bolt torque100 Nm
Seat typeradius
Factory setupstaggered
TPMSdirect
Run-flatYes

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

PositionWidthOffset
Front7J–8.5JET25–ET38
Rear (staggered)9J–10JET25–ET37

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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UK popularity & demand

~8,757 Mercedes CLC Class licensed on UK roads — top 15% of models by volume.

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 8,757 Mercedes CLC Class on UK roads, placing it in the top 15% of car models by volume across our fitment database.

That makes Mercedes CLC Class wheel fitment a high-demand spec to keep in stock. It is one reason we track it here.

Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.

Engines & drivetrain

VariantEngineFuelPowerDrive
C 32 AMG (V6)3.2L M112 V6 superchargedpetrol354 hpRWD
C 350 (V6) 4MATIC3.5L M272 V6petrol272 hp4Matic
C 350 (V6)3.5L M272 V6petrol272 hpRWD
C 280 (V6) 4MATIC3.0L M272 V6petrol231 hp4Matic
C 280 (V6)3.0L M272 V6petrol231 hpRWD
C 320 (V6) 4MATIC3.2L M112 V6petrol218 hp4Matic
C 320 (V6)3.2L M112 V6petrol218 hpRWD
C 230 (V6)2.5L M272 V6petrol204 hpRWD
C 230 (V6) 4MATIC2.5L M272 V6petrol204 hp4Matic
C 230 Kompressor1.8L M271 superchargedpetrol192 hpRWD
C 240 (V6)2.6L M112 V6petrol175 hpRWD
C 240 (V6) 4MATIC2.6L M112 V6petrol175 hp4Matic
C 200 CGI1.8L M271 supercharged & direct injectionpetrol170 hpRWD
C 200 Kompressor (post-2002)1.8L M271 superchargedpetrol163 hpRWD
C 200 Kompressor (pre-2002)2.0L M271 superchargedpetrol163 hpRWD
C 180 Kompressor1.8L M271 superchargedpetrol143 hpRWD
C 1802.0L M111 I4petrol129 hpRWD
C 160 (SportCoupé)1.8L M271 turbochargedpetrol122 hpRWD

Performance

VariantPower0–62 mphTop speed
C 160 (SportCoupé)122 hp11.9 s125 mph
C 180129 hp11 s131 mph
C 180 Kompressor143 hp9.9 s138 mph
C 200 Kompressor (pre-2002)163 hp9.3 s143 mph
C 200 Kompressor (post-2002)163 hp9.3 s143 mph
C 200 CGI170 hp9 s145 mph
C 230 Kompressor192 hp8.5 s149 mph
C 230 (V6)204 hp8.9 s146 mph
C 230 (V6) 4MATIC204 hp10 s143 mph
C 240 (V6)175 hp9.2 s143 mph
C 240 (V6) 4MATIC175 hp10 s143 mph
C 280 (V6)231 hp7.2 s154 mph
C 280 (V6) 4MATIC231 hp7.6 s150 mph
C 320 (V6)218 hp7.7 s154 mph
C 320 (V6) 4MATIC218 hp8 s150 mph
C 350 (V6)272 hp6.4 s154 mph
C 350 (V6) 4MATIC272 hp6.8 s150 mph
C 32 AMG (V6)354 hp5.2 s147 mph

Dimensions

Length4526 mm
Width1728 mm
Height1426 mm
Wheelbase2715 mm

Body styles & production

Body stylessedan, station wagon, coupe
Produced2008–2011

Trim levels

C 180C 200 KompressorC 230 KompressorC 240C 32 AMGC 320

Factory colours

Obsidian Black MetallicBlack, Deep Black, TiefschwarzSchwarzFirnweissAprikosengelbTravertinbeige MetallicAstralsilber MetallicIrisblauSchwarz SolidChromitschwarz MetallicObsidianschwarz

History & notable variants

The SportCoupé was introduced in October 2000 and produced until 2008 when it was rebranded as the CLC-Class. The W203 generation saw a mid-cycle refresh in early 2004, introducing new engines and styling changes. Notable variants included AMG models such as the C 32 AMG (V6) and C 55 AMG (V8).

Reliability & owner notes