Mercedes E-Class 212 side profile — Mercedes E Class wheel fitment

Mercedes E Class wheel fitment — E-Class 212

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 2009–2016
Mercedes E Class wheel fitment at a glance — The Mercedes E-Class 212 (2009–2016) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 66.6 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts torqued to ~130 Nm. It accepts ~7J–9J wheels at ET29–ET48 front; staggered setups run 8J–10.5J rear (ET30–ET54).

Overview

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class W212 generation is a mid-size executive car produced from 2009 to 2013. It succeeded the W211 model and was unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. The W212 offered significant technological advancements, including blind spot monitoring, lane keeping assist, Pre-safe with Attention Assist, and Night View Assist Plus. Available in sedan and estate body styles, it featured improved fuel efficiency and updated safety features following a comprehensive facelift in 2013.

Mercedes E Class wheel fitment

Mercedes E Class wheel fitment for the Mercedes E-Class 212 (2009–2016): 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)
Wheel-bolt torque130 Nm
Seat typeradius
Factory setupstaggered
TPMSdirect
Run-flatYes

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

PositionWidthOffset
Front7J–9JET29–ET48
Rear (staggered)8J–10.5JET30–ET54

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

~210,627 Mercedes E Class licensed on UK roads — top 2% of models by volume.

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.

That makes Mercedes E 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
E 63 S AMG5.5L V8 gasoline with forced inductionpetrol577 hpRWD
E 63 S AMG 4MATIC5.5L V8 gasoline with forced inductionpetrol577 hp4Matic
E 63 AMG6.2L V8 gasoline with forced inductionpetrol525 hpRWD
E 63 AMG 4MATIC6.2L V8 gasoline with forced inductionpetrol525 hp4Matic
E 5004.7L V8 gasoline direct injectionpetrol390 hpRWD
E 500 4MATIC4.7L V8 gasoline direct injectionpetrol390 hp4Matic
E 350 CGI3.5L V6 gasoline direct injectionpetrol306 hpRWD
E 400 BlueTEC3.0L V6 diesel with SCR systemdiesel245 hpRWD
E 400 BlueTEC 4MATIC3.0L V6 diesel with SCR systemdiesel245 hp4Matic
E 250 CGI1.8L I4 turbocharged gasoline direct injectionpetrol204 hpRWD
E 250 CDI2.2L I4 turbocharged dieseldiesel170 hpRWD
E 250 BlueTEC2.2L I4 turbocharged diesel with SCR systemdiesel170 hpRWD
E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC2.2L I4 turbocharged diesel with SCR systemdiesel170 hp4Matic

Performance

VariantPower0–62 mphTop speed
E 250 CGI204 hp7.3 s149 mph
E 250 CDI170 hp8.3 s140 mph
E 250 BlueTEC170 hp8.3 s140 mph
E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC170 hp8.3 s140 mph
E 350 CGI306 hp6.1 s155 mph
E 400 BlueTEC245 hp7.1 s155 mph
E 400 BlueTEC 4MATIC245 hp7.1 s155 mph
E 500390 hp4.7 s155 mph
E 500 4MATIC390 hp4.7 s155 mph
E 63 AMG525 hp4.3 s155 mph
E 63 AMG 4MATIC525 hp4.3 s155 mph
E 63 S AMG577 hp4 s180 mph
E 63 S AMG 4MATIC577 hp4 s180 mph

Body styles & production

Body stylesSaloon, Touring (estate)
Produced2009–2016

Trim levels

E 200 CGIE 230 CGI

Factory colours

Obsidian Black MetallicDesigno Mauritiusblau MetallicDesigno Graphite Green MetallicDesigno Bronze MetallicChablis MetallicMagno Allanitgrau Metallic MatteDesigno Platinum Black MetallicDesigno Mystic White PearlDesigno Kaschmirweiss Magno Metallic MattePlatin Metallic MatteDesigno Mysticbraun MetallicChromite Black MetallicColumbite Black PearlBlack Opal MetallicIndigolite Blue MetallicBrilliant Emerald MetallicDesigno Silber MetallicJade Green MetallicDesigno Chromaflair MetallicMystic Blue Pearl

History & notable variants

The W212 generation of the E-Class was introduced as a replacement for the W211 model. It marked a significant evolution with new direct-injected forced induction engines like the E 200 CGI and E 230 CGI, enhancing performance while improving fuel economy. A notable facelift in 2013 brought substantial styling changes and further advancements in safety technology.

Reliability & owner notes