Mercedes E Class wheel fitment — 500 T-Model 212

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 2009–2013

The Mercedes E 500 T-Model 212 (2009–2013) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 66.6 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts torqued to ~120 Nm. It accepts ~8.5J–9J wheels at ET30–ET48 front; staggered setups run 9J–10J rear (ET34–ET53). That is the short version of Mercedes E Class wheel fitment; the full picture is below.

Overview

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class W212 generation was introduced in 2009 as a 2010 model. It featured significant styling changes and new technology, including blind spot monitor, Lane Keeping Assist, Pre-safe with Attention Assist, and Night View Assist Plus. The sedan and estate body styles were available from November 2009 onwards. In the United States, it was priced nearly US$4,600 less than its predecessor.

History & notable variants

The W212 generation underwent a comprehensive facelift in 2013, featuring significant styling changes, fuel economy improvements, and updated safety features. Daimler invested close to €1 billion into the development of this extensive refresh, making it one of the most expensive mid-size car updates.

Mercedes E Class wheel fitment

Everything below is what the fit-check uses for Mercedes E Class wheel fitment: the factory bolt spec first, then the width and offset window that clears the arches and the brakes on the Mercedes E 500 T-Model 212.

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

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.

UK popularity & demand

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 210,627 Mercedes E Class on UK roads, placing it in the top 2% of car models by volume across our fitment database.

With that many on the road, Mercedes E Class wheel fitment is a spec fitters see constantly. We keep it current for that reason.

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

Dimensions

Source: EU type-approval data (EEA).

Body styles & production

Factory colours

Trim levels

Reliability & owner notes

• Pros: Styling changes, new technology features, improved fuel economy and safety after the 2013 facelift
• Cons: No specific cons mentioned in the reference
• Common issues: No well-documented reliability issues specified