Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2012 BMW X5

Same parts as every 2010–2013 X5, showing 2012. See the 2010–2013 page

Bilstein lists 14 parts for the 2012 BMW X5, across 6 lines from the B1 OE Replacement to the B12 Pro-Kit & Sportline. Lowered setups are listed too.

Front, extended: 531–546 mm20.9–21.5 in
Front, collapsed: 400–411 mm15.7–16.2 in
Rear, extended: 495–545 mm19.5–21.5 in
Rear, collapsed: 348–396 mm13.7–15.6 in
Lowering options: 25–40 mm

Narrow it to your X5

Submodel

Spring type

Good, better, best

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

Front

Shocks

Answer 1 quick question to compare

These shocks differ by version, so we need to know which X5 you have.

Submodel

Rear

Shocks

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

GoodB4 OE Replacement

19-184074

19-184081

B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber

Left and right, one each

Not for M
Without Electronic without Self-Leveling Suspension
Without 3rd Row Seats

BetterB6 Performance

24-143943

24-143950

B6 Performance Shock Absorber

Left and right, one each

Not for M
Without Electronic or Self-Leveling Suspension
Without 3rd Row Seats

14 parts for the 2012 BMW X5

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

19-261515 B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

Not for M
Standard or Self-Leveling Suspension

Better B6 Performance

24-272674 B6 Performance Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

Not for M
Without Electronic or Self-Leveling Suspension

Better B8 Performance Plus

24-272681 B8 Performance Plus Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axleFor lowered vehicles

Not for M
Front: Coil , Rear: Coil only (xDrive35i)
Without Electronic or Self-Leveling Suspension

Rear

Good B3 OE Replacement springs

40-221595 B3 OE Replacement Air Air Spring

Sold each · 2 per axle

Not for M
Front: Coil , Rear: Air only
With Self-Leveling Suspension

Rear left

Good B4 OE Replacement

19-184074 B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber

Sold each

Not for M
Without Electronic without Self-Leveling Suspension
Without 3rd Row Seats
Check which applies to your vehicle

19-249070 B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber

Sold each

Not for M
Without Electronic with Self-Leveling Suspension
With 3rd Row Seats
Check which applies to your vehicle

Better B6 Performance

24-143943 B6 Performance Shock Absorber

Sold each

Not for M
Without Electronic or Self-Leveling Suspension
Without 3rd Row Seats
Check which applies to your vehicle

Better B8 Performance Plus

24-143974 B8 Performance Plus Shock Absorber

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

Not for M
Front: Coil , Rear: Coil only (xDrive35d, xDrive35i)
Without Electronic or Self-Leveling Suspension
Without 3rd Row Seats
Check which applies to your vehicle

Rear right

Good B4 OE Replacement

19-184081 B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber

Sold each

Not for M
Without Electronic without Self-Leveling Suspension
Without 3rd Row Seats
Check which applies to your vehicle

19-249087 B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber

Sold each

Not for M
Without Electronic with Self-Leveling Suspension
With 3rd Row Seats
Check which applies to your vehicle

Better B6 Performance

24-143950 B6 Performance Shock Absorber

Sold each

Not for M
Without Electronic or Self-Leveling Suspension
Without 3rd Row Seats
Check which applies to your vehicle

Better B8 Performance Plus

24-143981 B8 Performance Plus Shock Absorber

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

Not for M
Front: Coil , Rear: Coil only (xDrive35d, xDrive35i)
Without Electronic or Self-Leveling Suspension
Without 3rd Row Seats
Check which applies to your vehicle

Front and rear

Best B12 Pro-Kit & Sportline

46-181220 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

xDrive35d, xDrive35i only
Front: Coil , Rear: Coil only
Front Lowered Height: 30-40mm, up to 1350kg Axle Load
Rear Lowered Height: 25mm, up to 1755kg Axle Load
Without Electronic or Self-Leveling Suspension
Without 3rd Row Seats
Check which applies to your vehicle

Fits this vehicle

Good B1 OE Replacement

10-256510 B1 OE Replacement Air Air Suspension Compressor

Sold each

Front: Coil , Rear: Coil only (xDrive35d, xDrive35i)
With Front Coil Spring and Rear Air Suspension

Not sure which one is right?

Tell us how you use the X5 and we'll pick with you.

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