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

Mercedes GLS-Class wheel fitment — 166

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 2013–2019
Mercedes GLS-Class wheel fitment at a glance — The Mercedes GLS-Class 166 (2013–2019) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 66.6 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts. It accepts ~6.5J–11J wheels at ET23–ET52 front; staggered setups run 9J–11.5J rear (ET33–ET45).

Overview

The Mercedes-Benz GLE, formerly known as the M-Class (designated with the 'ML' nomenclature), is a mid-size luxury SUV produced by Mercedes-Benz since 1997. It slots in between the smaller GLC and larger GLS models within the brand's lineup. The third generation of this model, designated W166, was introduced in April 2015 at the New York Auto Show following a facelift from its previous iteration (W164). This generation moved to a unibody platform while sharing components with the GL-Class and E-Class models. Production initially took place in Stuttgart for European and Australian markets before shifting entirely to Mercedes-Benz U.S. International's plant near Vance, Alabama.

Mercedes GLS-Class wheel fitment

Mercedes GLS-Class wheel fitment for the Mercedes GLS-Class 166 (2013–2019): 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
Front6.5J–11JET23–ET52
Rear (staggered)9J–11.5JET33–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 V8petrol340 hp4Matic
ML 55 AMG (late)5.4L V8petrol340 hp4Matic
ML 5005.0L V8petrol287 hp4Matic
ML 4304.3L V8petrol268 hp4Matic
ML 400 CDI3.9L V8 turbo dieseldiesel247 hp4Matic
ML 3503.7L V6petrol179 hp4Matic
ML 270 CDI (early)2.7L inline-5 turbo dieseldiesel158 hp4Matic
ML 270 CDI (late)2.7L inline-5 turbo dieseldiesel158 hp4Matic
ML 320 (early)3.2L V6petrol157 hp4Matic
ML 320 (late)3.2L V6petrol157 hp4Matic
ML 2302.3L inline-4petrol147 hp4Matic

Performance

VariantPower0–62 mphTop speed
ML 230147 hp12.8 s112 mph
ML 320 (early)157 hp9.5 s112 mph
ML 320 (late)157 hp9 s118 mph
ML 350179 hp8.7 s128 mph
ML 430268 hp8.4 s129 mph
ML 500287 hp7.7 s138 mph
ML 55 AMG (early)340 hp6.9 s144 mph
ML 55 AMG (late)340 hp6.7 s146 mph
ML 270 CDI (early)158 hp11.7 s115 mph
ML 270 CDI (late)158 hp12.2 s115 mph
ML 400 CDI247 hp8.1 s132 mph

Dimensions

Length180 mm
Width72 mm
Height69 mm
Wheelbase111 mm
Kerb weight4614 kg

Body styles & production

Body stylesSUV
Produced2013–2019

Trim levels

AMG LineSport

Factory colours

Obsidian Black MetallicBlack, Deep Black, TiefschwarzPolar WhiteDesigno Hyazinthrot Pearl MetallicTenoritgrau Metallic, Steel Gray MetallicSodalithblau MetallicMojavesilber MetallicOpalithweiss PearlCavansite Blue MetallicBrilliant Blue MetallicHigh Tech Silber MetallicAlpingrauEmerald Green MetallicSelenitgrau MetallicBlackIridium Silver Metallic

History & notable variants

The W166 third-generation model was introduced at the New York Auto Show in April 2015 as a facelifted version of its predecessor (W164). This generation marked a significant shift towards unibody construction and alignment with Mercedes-Benz's SUV naming strategy, renaming it from M-Class to GLE. The 'G' stands for Geländewagen, referencing the off-road capabilities akin to those found in the G-Wagen, while 'L' links it hierarchically to the E-Class sedan.

Reliability & owner notes