Mercedes GLC-Class Phev R2CGLC side profile — Mercedes GLC-Class wheel fitment

Mercedes GLC-Class wheel fitment — Phev R2CGLC

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 2022–2026
Mercedes GLC-Class wheel fitment at a glance — The Mercedes GLC-Class Phev R2CGLC (2022–2026) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 66.6 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts torqued to ~140 Nm. It accepts ~8.5J–10J wheels at ET12–ET50 front; staggered setups run 8.5J–12J rear (ET15–ET45).

Overview

The Mercedes-Benz GLE, formerly known as the M-Class (ML), is a mid-size luxury SUV produced by Mercedes-Benz since 1997. The first generation of this model, designated W163, was a body-on-frame SUV and was manufactured from February 1997 to December 2004 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA, with Magna Steyr also producing it for the European market between 1999 and 2002. This generation marked Mercedes-Benz's entry into the luxury SUV segment, offering a range of petrol and diesel engines paired with manual or automatic transmissions and permanent 4Matic four-wheel drive.

Mercedes GLC-Class wheel fitment

Mercedes GLC-Class wheel fitment for the Mercedes GLC-Class Phev R2CGLC (2022–2026): 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 torque140 Nm
Seat typeradius
Factory setupstaggered
TPMSdirect
Run-flatYes

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

PositionWidthOffset
Front8.5J–10JET12–ET50
Rear (staggered)8.5J–12JET15–ET45

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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Engines & drivetrain

VariantEngineFuelPowerDrive
ML 55 AMG (early)5.4L V8petrol255 hp4Matic
ML 55 AMG (late)5.4L V8petrol255 hp4Matic
ML 5005.0L V8petrol215 hp4Matic
ML 4304.3L V8petrol200 hp4Matic
ML 400 CDI3.9L V8 turbo dieseldiesel184 hp4Matic
ML 3503.7L V6petrol173 hp4Matic
ML 320 (early)3.2L V6petrol160 hp4Matic
ML 320 (late)3.2L V6petrol160 hp4Matic
ML 270 CDI (early)2.7L inline-5 turbo dieseldiesel120 hp4Matic
ML 270 CDI (late)2.7L inline-5 turbo dieseldiesel120 hp4Matic
ML 2302.3L inline-4petrol110 hp4Matic

Performance

VariantPower0–62 mphTop speed
ML 230110 hp12.8 s112 mph
ML 320 (early)160 hp9.5 s112 mph
ML 320 (late)160 hp9 s118 mph
ML 350173 hp8.7 s128 mph
ML 430200 hp8.4 s129 mph
ML 500215 hp138 mph
ML 55 AMG (early)255 hp6.9 s143 mph
ML 55 AMG (late)255 hp6.7 s143 mph
ML 270 CDI (early)120 hp11.7 s115 mph
ML 270 CDI (late)120 hp12.2 s115 mph
ML 400 CDI184 hp8.1 s132 mph

Dimensions

Length180 mm
Width72 mm
Height69 mm
Wheelbase111 mm
Kerb weight4614 kg

Body styles & production

Body stylesSUV
Produced2022–2026

Trim levels

ML 230ML 320ML 430ML 55 AMG

Factory colours

Admiral BlauAlaska WhiteCaspian Black Chroma FlairBritish Racing Green MetallicBlackPolar WhiteIridium Silver Metallic

History & notable variants

The W163 was launched in February 1997 for the North American market as the ML 320. It received accolades such as Motor Trend's Truck of the Year for 1998, but faced criticism regarding initial quality issues which improved over time with a facelift introduced in 2001 for the 2002 model year. The W163 was also featured prominently in the film 'The Lost World: Jurassic Park' and received significant media attention.

Reliability & owner notes