Mercedes E Class T-Modell 211K side profile — Mercedes E Class wheel fitment

Mercedes E Class wheel fitment — T-Modell 211K

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 2003–2009
Mercedes E Class wheel fitment at a glance — The Mercedes E Class T-Modell 211K (2003–2009) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 66.6 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts. It accepts ~7.5J–8.5J wheels at ET21–ET42 front; staggered setups run 8.5J–10.5J rear (ET20–ET42).

Overview

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class T-Modell 211K is part of the third generation (W211) of the E-Class series. It was launched in 2002, succeeding the W210 model and preceding the W212 generation introduced in 2009. The W211 offered significant improvements over its predecessor, including a more modern design with four large oval headlights aimed at attracting younger buyers and women. This generation also saw the introduction of the C219 CLS-Class as a niche model to appeal to a younger demographic. Production for sedan models ended in 2006 but wagons continued until March 2003 when they were replaced by the S211 wagon.

Mercedes E Class wheel fitment

Mercedes E Class wheel fitment for the Mercedes E Class T-Modell 211K (2003–2009): 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–8.5JET21–ET42
Rear (staggered)8.5J–10.5JET20–ET42

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 55 AMG5.5L V8 petrol with direct injection and twin-turbochargerpetrol469 hp4Matic
E 500 CGI5.5L V8 petrol with direct injectionpetrol390 hp4Matic
E 500 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY5.5L V8 petrol with direct injection and cylinder deactivationpetrol390 hp4Matic
E 5005.0L V8 petrol with direct injectionpetrol388 hp4Matic
E 350 CGI3.5L V6 petrol with direct injectionpetrol302 hp4Matic
E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY3.5L V6 petrol with direct injection and cylinder deactivationpetrol302 hp4Matic
E 350 BlueTEC3.0L V6 diesel with twin-turbochargerdiesel249 hp4Matic
E 300 BlueTEC3.0L V6 diesel with twin-turbochargerdiesel249 hp4Matic
E 3203.2L V6petrol231 hp4Matic
E 270 CDI2.7L V6 dieseldiesel197 hp4Matic

Body styles & production

Body stylesSedan
Produced2003–2009

Trim levels

E200 CGIE230 CGI

Factory colours

Obsidian Black MetallicBlack, Deep Black, TiefschwarzDesigno Graphite Green MetallicDesigno Bronze MetallicChablis MetallicFirnweissJade Black MetallicBlack Opal MetallicBlack Diamond MetallicCircongruen MicaDesigno Meerblau MetallicDesigno Silber MetallicGold MetallicDesigno Chromaflair MetallicMystic Blue PearlDesigno Mocha Black MetallicViolan MetallicVaricolor III MetallicPlatinum Blue MetallicCapri Blue Metallic

History & notable variants

The W211 generation underwent a facelift in June 2006, addressing quality and technical issues from earlier models. This update included dropping Sensotronic technology while making Pre-Safe standard. The largest factory-built engine in this range was the E500, which saw an increase to 5.5 liters in displacement during the facelift.

Reliability & owner notes