GoodB4 OE Replacement
Left and right, one each
- Sport Suspension without Electronic Suspension
Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2021 BMW 540i
Same parts as every 2021–2022 540i, showing 2021. See the 2021–2022 page
Bilstein lists 12 parts for the 2021 BMW 540i, across 3 lines from the B4 OE Replacement to the B16 coilovers. Lowered setups are listed too.
- Front, extended
- 685–688 mm26.9–27.1 in
- Front, collapsed
- 532–532 mm20.9–20.9 in
- Rear, extended
- 654–657 mm25.7–25.8 in
- Rear, collapsed
- 434–434 mm17.1–17.1 in
- Lowering options
- 20–40 mm
Good, better, best
One pick from each Bilstein tier that fits at stock height, compared side by side.
Front
Shocks
12 parts for the 2021 BMW 540i
Grouped by where they go, then by Bilstein line. Parts made only for a lifted or lowered vehicle say so.
Front left
Good B4 OE Replacement
Better B6 Performance
Front right
Good B4 OE Replacement
Better B6 Performance
Rear
Good B4 OE Replacement
19-274379 B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axle
- Sport Suspension without Electronic Suspension
19-280981 B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axle
- Standard Suspension without Electronic Suspension
Better B6 Performance
Rear left
Good B4 OE Replacement
Rear right
Good B4 OE Replacement
Front and rear
Best B16 coilovers
48-279765 B16 PSS10 Suspension Kit
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
- Front Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1125g Axle Load
- Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1405kg Axle Load
- Without Electronic Suspension
- Check which applies to your vehicle
Not sure which one is right?
Tell us how you use the 540i and we'll pick with you.
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