Understanding the correct wheel fitment for your 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is crucial for maintaining its performance, safety, and aesthetics. Whether you’re looking to replace your rims, upgrade your tires, or simply understand your vehicle’s specifications, knowing the details about rims and offset is essential. This guide provides a detailed look into the wheel and tire specifications for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W210 and S210 models), focusing on rims and offset to help you make informed decisions.
The 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, part of the Br210 generation produced from 1996 to 2003, came in various modifications, each potentially having slightly different wheel and tire requirements. This article breaks down the specifics to ensure you get the perfect fit for your vehicle.
To find the precise wheel and tire information for your 2001 E-Class, it’s important to identify your exact model and modification. Below, we delve into the details for the different versions of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, outlining the recommended rim sizes, tire sizes, and crucial offset values. This information is vital whether you are staying with original equipment or considering aftermarket options.
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (Br210) Wheel Fitment Guide
The 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Br210 generation included both Estate (S210) and Saloon (W210) body styles. The tables below provide detailed wheel fitment data for each modification available in the European (EUDM), Canadian (CDM), Mexican (MXNDM), Russian (RUS), and US (USDM) markets.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class S210 Estate 2001 wheel and tire fitment
Mercedes-Benz E-Class W210 Saloon 2001 rim and tire specs
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Br210 Modifications and Wheel Specs
Below, you’ll find specific wheel and tire specifications for various 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Br210 modifications. These are categorized by engine type (Diesel and Petrol) and model. Each section details the Original Equipment (OE) options and alternative sizes, including the recommended rim offset for optimal fitment.
Diesel Modifications:
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Br210 E 200 CDI
- Engine: 2.2L Diesel, 114hp
- Region: Europe (EUDM)
- Production Years: 1999 – 2002
| Tire | Rim | Offset Range (mm) | Backspacing (mm/inches) | Tire Weight (kg/lb) | Tire Pressure (bar/psi) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OE 195/65R15 91S | 6.5Jx15 ET37 | 35-39 | 132 / 5.20 | 8.9 / 19.6 | 2.0/2.1 / 29/30 | OE |
| OE 205/65R15 94H | 7Jx15 ET37 | 35-39 | 139 / 5.47 | 9.6 / 21.1 | 2.0/2.1 / 29/30 | OE |
| 215/55R16 94H | 7.5Jx16 ET41 | – | 149 / 5.87 | 9.7 / 21.4 | 2.0/2.1 / 29/30 | |
| 235/45R17 93H | 7.5Jx17 ET37 | – | 145 / 5.71 | 10.3 / 22.7 | 2.1/2.3 / 30/33 |
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Br210 E 200 D
- Engine: 2.0L Diesel, 87hp
- Region: Europe (EUDM)
- Production Years: 1996 – 2002
| Tire | Rim | Offset Range (mm) | Backspacing (mm/inches) | Tire Weight (kg/lb) | Tire Pressure (bar/psi) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OE 195/65R15 91T | 6.5Jx15 ET37 | 35-39 | 132 / 5.20 | 8.9 / 19.6 | 2.0/2.1 / 29/30 | OE |
| OE 205/65R15 94T | 7Jx15 ET37 | 35-39 | 139 / 5.47 | 9.6 / 21.1 | 2.0/2.1 / 29/30 | OE |
| 215/55R16 94T | 7.5Jx16 ET41 | – | 149 / 5.87 | 9.7 / 21.4 | 2.0/2.1 / 29/30 | |
| 235/45R17 93H | 7.5Jx17 ET37 | – | 145 / 5.71 | 10.3 / 22.7 | 2.1/2.3 / 30/33 |
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Br210 E 220 CDI
- Engine: 2.2L Diesel, 141hp
- Region: Europe, Russia+ (EUDM, RUS)
- Production Years: 1999 – 2002
| Tire | Rim | Offset Range (mm) | Backspacing (mm/inches) | Tire Weight (kg/lb) | Tire Pressure (bar/psi) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OE 195/65R15 91S | – | 35-39 | 132 / 5.20 | 8.9 / 19.6 | 2.0/2.1 / 29/30 | OE |
| OE 205/65R15 94T | – | 35-39 | 139 / 5.47 | 9.6 / 21.1 | 2.0/2.1 / 29/30 | OE |
| 215/55R16 94T | – | – | 149 / 5.87 | 9.7 / 21.4 | 2.0/2.1 / 29/30 | |
| 235/45R17 93H | – | – | 145 / 5.71 | 10.3 / 22.7 | 2.1/2.3 / 30/33 |
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Br210 E 270 CDI
- Engine: 2.7L Diesel, 168hp
- Region: Europe, Russia+ (EUDM, RUS)
- Production Years: 1999 – 2002
| Tire | Rim | Offset Range (mm) | Backspacing (mm/inches) | Tire Weight (kg/lb) | Tire Pressure (bar/psi) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OE 205/65R15 94H | – | 39-43 | 149 / 5.87 | 9.7 / 21.4 | 2.0/2.1 / 29/30 | OE |
| OE 235/45R17 93V | – | 35-39 | 145 / 5.71 | 10.3 / 22.7 | 2.1/2.3 / 30/33 | OE |
| 235/45R17 93V | – | – | 151 / 5.94 | 10.3 / 22.7 | 2.1/2.3 / 30/33 | |
| 245/40R18 91W | – | – | 151 / 5.94 | 10.2 / 22.5 | 2.1/2.3 / 30/33 |
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Br210 E 320 CDI
- Engine: 3.2L Diesel, 194hp
- Region: Europe, Russia+ (EUDM, RUS)
- Production Years: 1999 – 2002
| Tire | Rim | Offset Range (mm) | Backspacing (mm/inches) | Tire Weight (kg/lb) | Tire Pressure (bar/psi) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OE 205/65R15 94H | – | 39-43 | 149 / 5.87 | 9.7 / 21.4 | 2.0/2.1 / 29/30 | OE |
| OE 235/45R17 93V | – | 35-39 | 145 / 5.71 | 10.3 / 22.7 | 2.1/2.3 / 30/33 | OE |
| 235/45R17 93V | – | – | 151 / 5.94 | 10.3 / 22.7 | 2.1/2.3 / 30/33 | |
| 245/40R18 91W | – | – | 151 / 5.94 | 10.2 / 22.5 | 2.1/2.3 / 30/33 |
Petrol Modifications:
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Br210 E 200 K
- Engine: 2.0L Petrol, 161hp
- Region: Europe, Russia+ (EUDM, RUS)
- Production Years: 2000 – 2002
| Tire | Rim | Offset Range (mm) | Backspacing (mm/inches) | Tire Weight (kg/lb) | Tire Pressure (bar/psi) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OE 195/65R15 91S | – | 35-39 | 132 / 5.20 | 8.9 / 19.6 | 2.0/2.1 / 29/30 | OE |
| OE 205/65R15 94H | – | 35-39 | 139 / 5.47 | 9.6 / 21.1 | 2.0/2.1 / 29/30 | OE |
| 215/55R16 94V | – | – | 149 / 5.87 | 9.7 / 21.4 | 2.0/2.1 / 29/30 | |
| 235/45R17 93V | – | – | 145 / 5.71 | 10.3 / 22.7 | 2.1/2.3 / 30/33 |
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Br210 E 240
- Engine: 2.4L Petrol, 168hp
- Region: Europe, Russia+ (EUDM, RUS)
- Production Years: 1997 – 2002
| Tire | Rim | Offset Range (mm) | Backspacing (mm/inches) | Tire Weight (kg/lb) | Tire Pressure (bar/psi) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OE 205/65R15 94H | – | 39-43 | 149 / 5.87 | 9.7 / 21.4 | 2.0/2.1 / 29/30 | OE |
| OE 235/45R17 93V | – | 35-39 | 145 / 5.71 | 10.3 / 22.7 | 2.1/2.3 / 30/33 | OE |
| 235/45R17 93V | – | – | 151 / 5.94 | 10.3 / 22.7 | 2.1/2.3 / 30/33 | |
| 245/40R18 91V | – | – | 145 / 5.71 | 10.2 / 22.5 | 2.1/2.3 / 30/33 |
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Br210 E 280
- Engine: 2.8L Petrol, 201hp
- Region: Europe, Russia+ (EUDM, RUS)
- Production Years: 1997 – 2002
| Tire | Rim | Offset Range (mm) | Backspacing (mm/inches) | Tire Weight (kg/lb) | Tire Pressure (bar/psi) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OE 205/65R15 94V | – | 39-43 | 149 / 5.87 | 9.7 / 21.4 | 2.0/2.1 / 29/30 | OE |
| OE 235/45R17 93V | – | 35-39 | 145 / 5.71 | 10.3 / 22.7 | 2.1/2.3 / 30/33 | OE |
| 235/45R17 93V | – | – | 151 / 5.94 | 10.3 / 22.7 | 2.1/2.3 / 30/33 | |
| 245/40R18 91W | – | – | 145 / 5.71 | 10.2 / 22.5 | 2.1/2.3 / 30/33 |
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Br210 E 320
- Engine: 3.2L Petrol, 221hp
- Region: USA+, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Russia+ (USDM, CDM, MXNDM, EUDM, RUS)
- Production Years: 1997 – 2003
| Tire | Rim | Offset Range (mm) | Backspacing (mm/inches) | Tire Weight (kg/lb) | Tire Pressure (bar/psi) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OE 205/65R15 94V | – | 39-43 | 149 / 5.87 | 9.7 / 21.4 | 2.0/2.1 / 29/30 | OE |
| OE 235/45R17 93W | – | 35-39 | 145 / 5.71 | 10.3 / 22.7 | 2.1/2.3 / 30/33 | OE |
| 235/45R17 93W | – | – | 151 / 5.94 | 10.3 / 22.7 | 2.1/2.3 / 30/33 | |
| 245/40R18 92W | – | – | 145 / 5.71 | 10.2 / 22.5 | 2.1/2.3 / 30/33 |
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Br210 E 430
- Engine: 4.3L Petrol, 275hp
- Region: USA+, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Russia+ (USDM, CDM, MXNDM, EUDM, RUS)
- Production Years: 1997 – 2002
| Tire | Rim | Offset Range (mm) | Backspacing (mm/inches) | Tire Weight (kg/lb) | Tire Pressure (bar/psi) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OE 235/45R17 93W | – | 35-39 | 145 / 5.71 | 10.3 / 22.7 | 2.1/2.3 / 30/33 | OE |
| OE 235/45R17 93W | – | 35-39 | 151 / 5.94 | 10.3 / 22.7 | 2.1/2.3 / 30/33 | OE |
| 245/40R18 91W | – | – | 145 / 5.71 | 10.2 / 22.5 | 2.1/2.3 / 30/33 | |
| 245/35R19 92Y | – | – | 162 / 6.38 | 11.3 / 24.9 | 2.2/2.4 / 32/35 |
Understanding Wheel Offset for Your 2001 E-Class
Wheel offset is a critical measurement when choosing rims for your 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. It is the distance between the wheel’s center line and its mounting face. Offset is measured in millimeters and can be positive, negative, or zero.
- Positive Offset: The mounting face is closer to the outside of the wheel. This is common for front-wheel-drive cars and some rear-wheel-drive vehicles.
- Negative Offset: The mounting face is closer to the inside of the wheel, pushing the wheel further out from the vehicle. This is often seen in cars with deep-dish wheels.
- Zero Offset: The mounting face is exactly in line with the wheel’s centerline.
For the 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the correct offset ensures that the wheels are properly positioned within the wheel wells. Incorrect offset can lead to various problems, including:
- Suspension Issues: Improper load distribution can strain suspension components.
- Steering Problems: Changes in steering geometry can affect handling and tire wear.
- Fender Rubbing: Wheels may rub against the fenders, especially during turns or over bumps.
- Brake Clearance Issues: Incorrect offset can cause the wheel to interfere with brake calipers.
Refer to the tables above to find the recommended offset range for your specific 2001 E-Class model. Sticking within this range will help ensure optimal performance and avoid potential issues.
Choosing the Right Rims for Your 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
When selecting new rims for your 2001 E-Class Mercedes, consider the following factors in addition to offset:
- Rim Size: Ensure the diameter and width are compatible with your tires and vehicle. The tables above provide OE and alternative rim sizes.
- Bolt Pattern (PCD): The 2001 E-Class typically uses a 5×112 bolt pattern. Verify this is consistent with any new rims you consider.
- Center Bore: The center bore is the diameter of the center hole in the wheel. It should match the hub size of your vehicle for proper centering and vibration-free driving.
- Material and Construction: Consider the material (alloy, steel) and construction type (cast, forged) based on your budget and performance needs. Alloy rims are lighter and can improve handling and fuel efficiency, while steel rims are more durable and often more affordable.
- Style: Choose a rim style that complements the classic design of your 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and reflects your personal taste.
By carefully considering these factors and using the specifications provided in this guide, you can confidently select the perfect rims and ensure proper wheel fitment for your 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, enhancing both its appearance and driving experience.
For further information on wheel specifications for other Mercedes-Benz E-Class model years, please see the links below:
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