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Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz C240

Same parts as every 2003–2005 C240, showing 2004. See the 2003–2005 page

Bilstein lists 13 parts for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz C240, across 5 lines from the B3 OE Replacement springs to the B14 coilovers. Lowered setups are listed too.

Front, extended
544–561 mm21.4–22.1 in
Front, collapsed
383–433 mm15.1–17.0 in
Rear, extended
560–562 mm22.0–22.1 in
Rear, collapsed
414–416 mm16.3–16.4 in
Lowering options
30–50 mm

Narrow it to your C240

Submodel
Body

Good, better, best

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

Front

Struts

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These struts differ by version, so we need to know which C240 you have.

Submodel

Rear

Shocks
GoodB4 OE Replacement

24-114714

B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

BetterB6 Performance

24-068802

B6 Performance Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

13 parts for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz C240

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

Rear

Good B3 OE Replacement springs

Good B4 OE Replacement

Better B6 Performance

Front and rear

Best B12 Pro-Kit & Sportline

46-181817 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Base only
  • Sedan only
  • Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1130kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1170kg Axle Load
  • Without Self-Leveling Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-181831 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Base only
  • Wagon only
  • Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1090kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1170kg 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

  • Base only
  • 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

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