Mercedes GLE-Class 166 side profile — Mercedes GLE-Class wheel fitment

Mercedes GLE-Class wheel fitment — 166

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 2015–2020
Mercedes GLE-Class wheel fitment at a glance — The Mercedes GLE-Class 166 (2015–2020) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 66.6 mm centre bore, M15x1.25 bolts torqued to ~140 Nm. It accepts ~7.5J–8.5J wheels at ET35–ET62 front; staggered setups run 8.5J–10.5J rear (ET35–ET62).

Overview

The Mercedes-Benz GLE, formerly known as the M-Class (ML), is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV produced by Mercedes-Benz since 1997. This generation, designated V167, succeeded the W166 model in 2015 and was introduced at the New York Auto Show. It features an unibody construction, aligning it with the E-Class sedan in terms of platform and market positioning. The GLE is positioned between the smaller GLC and larger GLS models within Mercedes-Benz's SUV lineup.

Mercedes GLE-Class wheel fitment

Mercedes GLE-Class wheel fitment for the Mercedes GLE-Class 166 (2015–2020): 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 / threadM15x1.25 (bolts)
Wheel-bolt torque140 Nm
Seat typeradius
Factory setupstaggered
TPMSdirect
Run-flatYes

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

PositionWidthOffset
Front7.5J–8.5JET35–ET62
Rear (staggered)8.5J–10.5JET35–ET62

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 hp143 mph
ML 270 CDI (early)120 hp11.7 s115 mph
ML 270 CDI (late)120 hp12.2 s115 mph
ML 400 CDI184 hp8.1 s131 mph

Dimensions

Length180 mm
Width72 mm
Height69 mm
Wheelbase111 mm
Kerb weight4614 kg

Body styles & production

Body stylesSUV
Produced2015–2020

Trim levels

AMG LineSport

Factory colours

Obsidian Black MetallicDeep Black, Tiefschwarz, BlackDesigno Mystic White PearlPolar WhiteSelenitgrau Metallic MatteSteel Gray Metallic, Tenoritgrau MetallicPalladium Silver MetallicPearl Beige MetallicCitrine Brown MetallicCavansite Blue MetallicBrilliant Blue MetallicDiamond Silver MetallicEmerald Green MetallicDiamond White TricoatBlackSelenite Gray MetallicHyacinth Red/Designo Cardinal Metallic

History & notable variants

The transition from M-Class to GLE was part of a broader rebranding strategy by Mercedes-Benz to harmonize naming conventions across its SUV range, aligning with the Geländewagen (G-Wagen) nomenclature. The V167 generation introduced significant styling and technological updates over its predecessor, emphasizing luxury and performance.

Reliability & owner notes