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Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2015 Audi A3

Bilstein lists 16 parts for the 2015 Audi A3, across 8 lines from the B4 OE Replacement to the Motorsport. Lowered setups are listed too.

Front, extended
493–549 mm19.4–21.6 in
Front, collapsed
382–425 mm15.0–16.7 in
Rear, extended
590–640 mm23.2–25.2 in
Rear, collapsed
393–404 mm15.5–15.9 in
Lowering options
0–50 mm

Narrow it to your A3

Submodel
Body

Good, better, best

One pick from each Bilstein tier that fits at stock height, compared side by side.

Front

Struts

Check fitment with us before ordering: Bilstein's notes decide which one fits.

GoodB4 OE Replacement

22-230522

B4 OE Replacement Strut Assembly

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • TDI Premium, TDI Premium Plus, TDI Prestige only
  • Standard Suspension without Electronic Suspension. With 50mm Outside Strut Diameter.
  • With Sport Suspension and With 50mm Outside Strut Diameter.
BetterB6 Performance

35-229872

B6 Performance Strut Assembly

Sold each · 2 per axle

Rear

Shocks

Answer 2 quick questions to compare

These shocks differ by version, so we need to know which A3 you have.

Submodel
Body

16 parts for the 2015 Audi A3

Grouped by where they go, then by Bilstein line. Parts made only for a lifted or lowered vehicle say so.

Front

Good B4 OE Replacement

22-230522 B4 OE Replacement Strut Assembly

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • TDI Premium, TDI Premium Plus, TDI Prestige only
  • Standard Suspension without Electronic Suspension. With 50mm Outside Strut Diameter.
  • With Sport Suspension and With 50mm Outside Strut Diameter.
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Better B6 Performance

Better B8 Performance Plus

Rear

Good B4 OE Replacement

Better B6 Performance

Better B8 Performance Plus

Front and rear

Best B12 Pro-Kit & Sportline

46-265043 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige only
  • Convertible only
  • Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1070kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1075kg Axle Load
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Best B14 coilovers

47-251588 B14 PSS Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Front Lowered Height: 30-50mm
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30-50mm
  • Without Electronic Suspension
  • With Independent Rear Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

47-342941 EVO S Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Front Lowered Height: 20-35mm
  • Rear Lowered Height: 10-40mm
  • Without Electronic Suspension
  • With Independent Rear Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Best B16 coilovers

48-251570 B16 PSS10 Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Front Lowered Height: 30-50mm
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30-50mm
  • Without Electronic Suspension
  • With Independent Rear Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Component Motorsport

89-313022 EVO R Suspension Kit

Sold each

  • Front Lowered Height: 10-30mm
  • Rear Lowered Height: 0-30mm
  • Without Electronic Suspension
  • With Independent Rear Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Fits this vehicle

Component B1 Components & hardware

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