Cheap Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wheel Hub

The W212 E-Class ran from 2009 to 2016, with a facelift in 2013, so both years sit within the same generation — but whether the hub itself crosses the 2013 facelift boundary without change is something you should confirm with the breaker against your exact registration, as running gear details can vary at a refresh point. Giving the breaker your reg and asking them to check their donor car's year will get you the most reliable answer. Never assume fitment without that check.

Yes, engine size can matter because larger-engined E-Class variants often carry bigger brakes, and the hub has to suit the brake assembly fitted to that specific car. An E220 hub and an E350 hub may not be the same part even within the same W212 generation. Always tell the breaker your engine size alongside your reg so they can match the right hub.

Trim level — Avantgarde, SE, AMG Line — does not affect wheel hub fitment; these are cosmetic and equipment grades rather than distinct running-gear specs. The hub that fits your car is determined by generation and engine size, not which trim badge is on the boot. One cosmetic point to be aware of is that AMG Line models sometimes have different-finish or larger-diameter wheels, but the hub itself should be the same as an equivalent engine in a lower trim.

For a wheel hub the left-right (NS/OS) distinction typically does not affect fitment on a car like the E-Class, as front hubs and rear hubs of the same spec are usually interchangeable side to side. However, do confirm with the breaker whether the hub you need is front or rear, as those are different parts. Stating NS or OS when contacting the breaker does no harm and helps avoid any confusion.

The W211 ran from 2002 to 2009 and the W212 from 2009 to 2016 — these are separate generations with different platforms, so the hubs are very unlikely to be a straight swap. You should not assume cross-generation fitment; source a hub from the same W212 generation and the correct engine variant for a reliable match. A good breaker will verify this against both registrations before agreeing a sale.

The W211 generation ran from 2002 to 2009, with a facelift around 2006, so a 2005 car sits in the pre-facelift period. Whether a post-2006 facelift hub crosses over without issue is something to confirm with the breaker against your reg, as brake and hub specs can change at a facelift point even within a generation. Also let the breaker know your engine size, as that influences the brake and hub specification regardless of year.