What is the lug nut torque for a Mercedes-Benz?

It depends on the model: Mercedes-Benz C-Class — 110 ft·lbs (149 N·m); Mercedes-Benz E-Class — 110 ft·lbs (149 N·m); Mercedes-Benz GLC — 110 ft·lbs (149 N·m); Mercedes-Benz GLE — 110 ft·lbs (149 N·m).

What size socket do Mercedes-Benz lug nuts need?

Mercedes-Benz models on this page use 17 mm. Always use a six-point socket; a twelve-point rounds the flats.

Do all Mercedes-Benz models use the same bolt pattern?

No. Mercedes-Benz models on this page use 5×112. Bolt pattern must match exactly for a wheel to fit.

Mercedes-Benz Lug Nut Torque Specs by Model — 110 ft·lbs

Model	ft·lbs	N·m	Pattern	Thread	Socket
C-Class	110	149	5×112	M14×1.5	17 mm
E-Class	110	149	5×112	M14×1.5	17 mm
GLC	110	149	5×112	M14×1.5	17 mm
GLE	110	149	5×112	M14×1.5	17 mm

How Mercedes-Benz Wheel Torque Works

Mercedes uses M14×1.5 wheel bolts with a 17 mm hex, torqued to 110 ft·lbs (150 N·m) across the passenger range. Older M12×1.5 cars take 81 ft·lbs (110 N·m). Always fit the correct bolt length for the wheel — too long bottoms out in the hub.

Tightening Any Mercedes-Benz Wheel

Star sequence, always. Never work around the wheel in a circle. Five-lug wheels go 1 → 3 → 5 → 2 → 4; six-lug wheels go 1 → 4 → 2 → 5 → 3 → 6; eight-lug wheels go 1 → 5 → 3 → 7 → 2 → 6 → 4 → 8.

Two passes. Snug everything to about half spec first, then bring each wheel bolt to full torque in the same order.

Dry threads. Mercedes-Benz publishes these figures for clean, dry threads. Lubricant at the same wrench setting produces far more clamp load than intended.

Re-torque after 50–100 miles. This matters most on alloy wheels and after any wheel-off service.

These are reference values for the generations listed on each model page. Trim levels with different wheel packages, and any vehicle fitted with aftermarket wheels, can differ — confirm against your own owner's manual. Full lug nut torque guide →