Mercedes Sprinter wheel fitment — 3 KL3A5
Overview
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (3rd generation, KL3A5) is a light commercial vehicle built by Mercedes-Benz Group AG in Stuttgart, Germany. It serves as the largest model in the Mercedes-Benz van lineup, following the Vito and Citan. This generation was introduced in 2019 to replace the second-generation model. The Sprinter is manufactured at various plants globally, including Düsseldorf and Ludwigsfelde in Germany, Tiaret in Algeria, Amman in Jordan, Buenos Aires in Argentina, Charleston in South Carolina (USA), Tai'an and Fúzhōu in China, Tehran in Iran, and Nizhny Novgorod in Russia. The third generation features a new platform with improved aerodynamics, enhanced safety systems, and updated styling compared to its predecessor.
History & notable variants
The third-generation Sprinter was unveiled as the successor to the second-generation model which had been on sale since 2006. It received an update in 2013 before transitioning into this latest generation. Notable changes include a new radiator grille design, improved driver assistance systems such as crosswind stabilization and collision avoidance, Euro VI emissions compliance, and enhanced interior comfort features.
Mercedes Sprinter wheel fitment
Everything below is what the fit-check uses for Mercedes Sprinter wheel fitment: the factory bolt spec first, then the width and offset window that clears the arches and the brakes on the Mercedes Sprinter (3) KL3A5.
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 6x130 |
| Centre bore | 84.1 mm |
| Bolt / thread | M14x1.5 (bolts) |
| Wheel-bolt torque | 160 Nm |
| Seat type | radius |
| Factory setup | square |
| TPMS | none |
Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:
| Position | Width | Offset |
|---|---|---|
| Front | 6.5J–8.5J | ET16–ET60 |
Width and offset move together: roughly 8 to 10 ET more for every extra 1J keeps the wheel inside the arch. Final offset and any spacer come from the fit-check.
UK popularity & demand
Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 1,898 Mercedes Sprinter on UK roads, placing it in the top 25% of car models by volume across our fitment database.
That makes Mercedes Sprinter 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.
Body styles & production
| Produced | 2018–2026 |
Factory colours
Trim levels
Reliability & owner notes
- Pros: Improved aerodynamics; enhanced safety features; updated styling
- Cons: No specific weaknesses mentioned in the reference
- Common issues: No reliability issues documented for this generation