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Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C350

Same parts as every 2012–2014 C350, showing 2012. See the 2012–2014 page

Bilstein lists 16 parts for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C350, across 8 lines from the B1 OE Replacement to the B16 coilovers. Lowered setups are listed too.

Front, extended
466–566 mm18.3–22.3 in
Front, collapsed
336–456 mm13.2–17.9 in
Rear, extended
569–584 mm22.4–23.0 in
Rear, collapsed
387–387 mm15.2–15.2 in
Lowering options
30–50 mm

Narrow it to your C350

Submodel

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 C350 you have.

Submodel

Rear

Shocks
GoodB4 OE Replacement

24-166522

B4 OE Replacement DampMatic Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

BetterB6 Performance

24-141833

B6 Performance Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

16 parts for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C350

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

46-180766 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Not for 4Matic
  • Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1150kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1200kg Axle Load
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Best B14 coilovers

47-141179 B14 PSS Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Not for 4Matic
  • 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

  • Not for 4Matic
  • 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

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