Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E550
Bilstein lists 16 parts for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E550, across 7 lines from the B1 OE Replacement to the B16 coilovers. Lowered setups are listed too.
- Front, extended
- 514–581 mm20.2–22.9 in
- Front, collapsed
- 363–427 mm14.3–16.8 in
- Rear, extended
- 554–610 mm21.8–24.0 in
- Rear, collapsed
- 376–395 mm14.8–15.5 in
- Lowering options
- 10–55 mm
Narrow it to your E550
Good, better, best
One pick from each Bilstein tier that fits at stock height, compared side by side.
Front
StrutsAnswer 1 quick question to compare
These struts differ by version, so we need to know which E550 you have.
Rear
ShocksAnswer 2 quick questions to compare
These shocks differ by version, so we need to know which E550 you have.
16 parts for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E550
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 B4 OE Replacement
Better B6 Performance
Better B8 Performance Plus
22-302397 B8 Performance Plus Strut Assembly
Sold each · 2 per axleFor lowered vehicles
- Base only
- Sedan only
- Without Air Suspension
Front left
Good B4 OE Replacement
Front right
Good B4 OE Replacement
Rear
Good B4 OE Replacement
24-194112 B4 OE Replacement DampMatic Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axle
- 4Matic only
- Standard Suspension
Better B6 Performance
Better B8 Performance Plus
24-166898 B8 Performance Plus Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axleFor lowered vehicles
- Base only
- Sedan only
- Without Air Suspension
Rear left
Good B3 OE Replacement springs
Good B4 OE Replacement
Rear right
Good B3 OE Replacement springs
Good B4 OE Replacement
Front and rear
Best B14 coilovers
47-141179 B14 PSS Suspension Kit
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
- Base only
- Not for Sedan
- Front Lowered Height: 10-30mm, up to 1110kg Axle Load
- Rear Lowered Height: 10-30mm, up to 1225kg Axle Load
- Without Electronic Suspension
- Check which applies to your vehicle
Best B16 coilovers
48-141147 B16 PSS10 Suspension Kit
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
- Base only
- Not for Sedan
- Front Lowered Height: 30-50mm, up to 1110kg Axle Load
- Rear Lowered Height: 30-50mm, up to 1225kg Axle Load
- Without Electronic Suspension
- Check which applies to your vehicle
48-166560 B16 PSS10 Suspension Kit
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
- Base only
- Sedan only
- Front Lowered Height: 30-55mm
- Rear Lowered Height: 30-50mm
- Without Air Suspension
- Check which applies to your vehicle
Not sure which one is right?
Tell us how you use the E550 and we'll pick with you.
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