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Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz C230

Same parts as every 2004–2005 C230, showing 2004. See the 2004–2005 page

Bilstein lists 19 parts for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz C230, across 6 lines from the B3 OE Replacement springs to the B14 coilovers. Lowered setups are listed too.

Front, extended
463–561 mm18.2–22.1 in
Front, collapsed
383–433 mm15.1–17.0 in
Rear, extended
542–562 mm21.3–22.1 in
Rear, collapsed
413–416 mm16.2–16.4 in
Lowering options
20–50 mm

Narrow it to your C230

Body

Good, better, best

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

Front

Struts
GoodB4 OE Replacement

22-141705

B4 OE Replacement Strut Assembly

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Standard Suspension
BetterB6 Performance

35-053446

B6 Performance Strut Assembly

Sold each · 2 per axle

Rear

Shocks
GoodB4 OE Replacement

24-114714

B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Standard or Sport Suspension
BetterB6 Performance

24-068802

B6 Performance Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

19 parts for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz C230

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

Front

Good B3 OE Replacement springs

Good B4 OE Replacement

Better B6 Performance

Better B8 Performance Plus

Rear

Good B3 OE Replacement springs

Good B4 OE Replacement

Better B6 Performance

Better B8 Performance Plus

Front and rear

Best B12 Pro-Kit & Sportline

46-181800 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Sedan only
  • Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1035kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1170kg Axle Load
  • Without Self-Leveling Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-190475 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Coupe only
  • Front Lowered Height: 25-30mm, up to 1070kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 20-25mm, up to 1035kg Axle Load
  • Without Self-Leveling Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Best B14 coilovers

47-100770 B14 PSS Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Front Lowered Height: 30-50mm, up to 1130kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30-50mm, up to 1155kg Axle Load
  • Without Self-Leveling Suspension
  • Wheel spacers may be required for some wheel/tire combinations
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Not sure which one is right?

Tell us how you use the C230 and we'll pick with you.

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