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Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2016 BMW 640i

Same parts as every 2012–2018 640i, showing 2016. See the 2012–2018 page

Bilstein lists 11 parts for the 2016 BMW 640i, across 4 lines from the B4 OE Replacement to the B12 Pro-Kit & Sportline. Lowered setups are listed too.

Front, extended
676–696 mm26.6–27.4 in
Front, collapsed
544–556 mm21.4–21.9 in
Rear, extended
478–493 mm18.8–19.4 in
Rear, collapsed
317–326 mm12.5–12.8 in
Lowering options
20–25 mm

Narrow it to your 640i

Body

Good, better, best

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

Front

RecommendedB6 Performance

24-178488

24-178495

B6 Performance Shock Absorber

Left and right, one each

  • Without Electronic Suspension

Rear

Shocks
GoodB4 OE Replacement

19-227641

B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Without Electronic Suspension
BetterB6 Performance

24-202961

B6 Performance Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Without Electronic Suspension

11 parts for the 2016 BMW 640i

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

Better B8 Performance Plus

Front right

Good B4 OE Replacement

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

46-257703 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Convertible only
  • Front Lowered Height: 25mm, up to 1140kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 20mm, up to 1350kg Axle Load
  • Without Electronic Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-257741 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Coupe only
  • Front Lowered Height: 25mm, up to 1140kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 20mm, up to 1330kg Axle Load
  • Without Electronic Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

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