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Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250

Bilstein lists 22 parts for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250, across 8 lines from the B1 OE Replacement to the B16 coilovers. Lowered setups are listed too.

Front, extended
525–566 mm20.6–22.3 in
Front, collapsed
419–456 mm16.5–17.9 in
Rear, extended
569–585 mm22.4–23.0 in
Rear, collapsed
385–387 mm15.2–15.2 in
Lowering options
30–50 mm

Narrow it to your C250

Submodel

Good, better, best

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

Front

Struts

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

GoodB4 OE Replacement

22-196019

B4 OE Replacement DampMatic Strut Assembly

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Not for Sport
  • Standard Suspension
BetterB6 Performance

35-141822

B6 Performance Strut Assembly

Sold each · 2 per axle

Rear

Shocks

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

GoodB4 OE Replacement

24-166218

B4 OE Replacement DampMatic Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Not for Sport
  • Standard Suspension
BetterB6 Performance

24-141833

B6 Performance Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

22 parts for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250

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

Front

Good B1 OE Replacement

Good B3 OE Replacement springs

Good B4 OE Replacement

Better B6 Performance

Better B8 Performance Plus

Rear

Good B1 OE Replacement

Good B3 OE Replacement springs

Good B4 OE Replacement

Better B6 Performance

Better B8 Performance Plus

Front and rear

Best B12 Pro-Kit & Sportline

46-180759 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1150kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1200kg Axle Load
  • Without Electronic or Self-Leveling Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Best B14 coilovers

47-141179 B14 PSS Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Front Lowered Height: 30-50mm, up to 1110kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30-50mm, up to 1225kg Axle Load
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Best B16 coilovers

48-141147 B16 PSS10 Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Front Lowered Height: 30-50mm, up to 1110kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30-50mm, up to 1225kg Axle Load
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Not sure which one is right?

Tell us how you use the C250 and we'll pick with you.

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