Mercedes Cls 500 218 side profile — Mercedes CLS-Class wheel fitment

Mercedes CLS-Class wheel fitment — Cls 500 218

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 2012–2017
Mercedes CLS-Class wheel fitment at a glance — The Mercedes Cls 500 218 (2012–2017) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 66.6 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts. It accepts ~8.5J–9J wheels at ET20–ET35 front; staggered setups run 8.5J–11J rear (ET25–ET48).

Overview

The Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 (C218) is the second generation of the CLS series, produced from 2011 to 2018. It features a four-door coupé body style and an optional five-door estate variant known as 'Shooting Brake'. The C218 model is based on the Mercedes-Benz F800 concept and incorporates design elements from other models like the SLS AMG. Unlike its predecessor, this generation offers all-wheel drive (4MATIC) options, particularly for high-performance variants such as the CLS 63 AMG.

Mercedes CLS-Class wheel fitment

Mercedes CLS-Class wheel fitment for the Mercedes Cls 500 218 (2012–2017): 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
Front8.5J–9JET20–ET35
Rear (staggered)8.5J–11JET25–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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Performance

VariantPower0–62 mphTop speed
CLS 500402 hp4.7 s155 mph

Dimensions

Length4976 mm
Width1830 mm
Height1422 mm
Wheelbase2875 mm

Body styles & production

Body stylesCoupé, Shooting Brake
Produced2012–2017

Trim levels

CLS 350 BlueEFFICIENCYCLS 500CLS 63 AMG

Factory colours

Admiral BlauAlaska WhiteCaspian Black Chroma FlairBritish Racing Green MetallicObsidian Black MetallicBlack Diamond MetallicDesigno Silber MetallicDesigno Chromaflair MetallicMystic Blue PearlDesigno Mocha Black MetallicVaricolor III MetallicCashmere MetallicDesigno Mystic Red MetallicBlack, Deep Black, TiefschwarzDesigno Graphite Green MetallicDesigno Bronze MetallicChablis MetallicFirnweiss, Delete UsageBlack Opal MetallicCapri Blue Metallic

History & notable variants

In 2014, the second-generation CLS underwent a mid-cycle refresh that included design updates, engine improvements, and the introduction of the Mercedes-Benz 9G-Tronic automatic transmission. This generation also marked the first time all-wheel drive was available on standard models beyond high-performance AMG variants.

Reliability & owner notes