2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Wheel Offset

ET25–ET46 (9 configs)

Quick specs

OEM offset: ET25–ET46 (9 configs)
Wheel size: Multiple — see configurations
Backspacing: 4.73–6.52 in (25 configs)
Bolt pattern: 5×112
Center bore: 66.6 mm
Tire size: Multiple — see configurations

OEM configurations

Configuration	Front	Rear	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
CLS 400 · 3.0L, M 276.820, V6, Petrol	8.5x17	8.5x18	ET35	5.63 in	245/45R17 / 255/40R18	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
CLS 400 · 3.0L, M 276.820, V6, Petrol	8.5x18	8.5x18	ET35	5.63 in	255/40R18	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
CLS 400 · 3.0L, M 276.820, V6, Petrol	8.5x19	8.5x18	ET35	5.63 in	255/35R19 / 255/40R18	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
CLS 550 · 4.7L, M 278.922, V8, Petrol	8.5x19	8.5x18	ET35	5.63 in	255/35R19 / 255/40R18	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
CLS 220 d · 2.1L, OM651, I4, Diesel	8x17	8.5x18	ET30 / ET35	5.18 in	245/45R17 / 255/40R18	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
CLS 220 d · 2.1L, OM651, I4, Diesel	8.5x17	8.5x18	ET35	5.63 in	245/45R17 / 255/40R18	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
CLS 220 d · 2.1L, OM651, I4, Diesel	8.5x18	8.5x18	ET35	5.63 in	255/40R18	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
CLS 220 d · 2.1L, OM651, I4, Diesel	8.5x19	8.5x18	ET35	5.63 in	255/35R19 / 255/40R18	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
CLS 250 d · 2.1L, OM651, I4, Diesel	8.5x16	8x18	ET35 / ET30	5.63 in	265/45R16 / 265/40R18	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
CLS 250 d · 2.1L, OM651, I4, Diesel	7.5x16	8x18	ET35 / ET30	5.13 in	245/35R16 / 265/40R18	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
CLS 350 d · 3.0L, OM642, V6, Diesel	7.5x17	8.5x19	ET35 / ET30	5.13 in	245/35R17 / 265/40R19	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
CLS 350 d · 3.0L, OM642, V6, Diesel	9x16	8.5x19	ET45 / ET30	6.27 in	235/35R16 / 265/40R19	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
CLS 350 d · 3.0L, OM642, V6, Diesel	8.5x17	8.5x19	ET25 / ET30	5.23 in	235/30R17 / 265/40R19	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
CLS 350 d · 3.0L, OM642, V6, Diesel	7.5x20	8.5x19	ET25 / ET30	4.73 in	255/35R20 / 265/40R19	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
CLS 350 d · 3.0L, OM642, V6, Diesel	9x17	8.5x19	ET25 / ET30	5.48 in	245/35R17 / 265/40R19	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
CLS 350 d · 3.0L, OM642, V6, Diesel	7.5x18	8.5x19	ET45 / ET30	5.52 in	275/40R18 / 265/40R19	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
CLS 350 d · 3.0L, OM642, V6, Diesel	7.5x20	8.5x19	ET40 / ET30	5.32 in	235/45R20 / 265/40R19	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
CLS 400 · 3.5L, M 276.850, V6, Petrol	8.5x16	7.5x18	ET45 / ET25	6.02 in	245/55R16 / 265/40R18	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
CLS 400 · 3.5L, M 276.850, V6, Petrol	7.5x19	7.5x18	ET45 / ET25	5.52 in	245/50R19 / 265/40R18	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
CLS 400 · 3.5L, M 276.850, V6, Petrol	9x18	7.5x18	ET40 / ET25	6.07 in	265/45R18 / 265/40R18	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
CLS 500 · 4.7L, M278, V8, Petrol	9x18	9.5x17	ET40	6.07 in	265/50R18 / 255/50R17	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5

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Real-World 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Wheel Setups

Observed aftermarket setups from documented Modified1 builds. These are individual build records — not OEM specifications and not clearance guarantees for every vehicle.

Common custom wheel sizes

Among builds in our database for this model year:

20-inch — 11 documented builds
19-inch — 3 documented builds
21-inch — 2 documented builds

16 documented builds.

Diameter

2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class custom wheel setup

Staggered · 21×9.5 ET17 / 21×11 ET17

Documented on a 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: ADV1 5.2 track Spec

Front: 21×9.5 ET17
Rear: 21×11 ET17

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 20×7.5 ET25 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 33.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 17.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 19×8.5 / 19×10

Documented on a 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Niche Essen - M147

Front: 19×8.5 · 255/35R19
Rear: 19×10 · 285/30R19

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×7.5 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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Staggered · 19×10 / 19×11

Documented on a 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: ADV.1 5.0 MV1 CS

Front: 19×10
Rear: 19×11

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×7.5 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Lexani CSS 15

Front: 20×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 20×7.5 ET25 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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Staggered · 20×8.5 / 20×10.5

Documented on a 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Niche Invert - M162

Front: 20×8.5
Rear: 20×10.5

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 20×7.5 ET25 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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Staggered · 20×9 / 20×12

Documented on a 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: ADV.1 7MV2SL

Front: 20×9
Rear: 20×12

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 20×7.5 ET25 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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Staggered · 20×9 / 20×11

Documented on a 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: ADV.1 05.1MV1

Front: 20×9
Rear: 20×11

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 20×7.5 ET25 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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Staggered · 21×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Vellano VM18

Front: 21×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 20×7.5 ET25 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×9.5 / 20×11.5

Documented on a 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: ADV10.0 Track Spec CS

Front: 20×9.5 · 255/30R20
Rear: 20×11.5 · 305/25R20

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 20×7.5 ET25 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Vossen VFS1

Front: 20×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 20×7.5 ET25 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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Staggered · 19×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Avant Garde F420

Front: 19×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×7.5 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Vossen VLE-1

Front: 20×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 20×7.5 ET25 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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More specs for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

OEM offsets are catalog configurations, not an aftermarket “safe ET range.” Matching offset alone does not confirm clearance. Documented custom builds are observed setups only.