GoodB4 OE Replacement
22-218230
B4 OE Replacement Strut Assembly
Sold each · 2 per axle
- Standard Suspension without Electronic Suspension
Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK250
Same parts as every 2012–2015 SLK250, showing 2013. See the 2012–2015 page
Bilstein lists 6 parts for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK250, across 4 lines from the B4 OE Replacement to the B12 Pro-Kit & Sportline. Lowered setups are listed too.
- Front, extended
- 500–520 mm19.7–20.5 in
- Front, collapsed
- 367–367 mm14.4–14.4 in
- Rear, extended
- 529–529 mm20.8–20.8 in
- Rear, collapsed
- 443–443 mm17.4–17.4 in
- Lowering options
- 25–30 mm
Good, better, best
One pick from each Bilstein tier that fits at stock height, compared side by side.
Front
StrutsBetterB6 Performance
22-218254
B6 Performance Strut Assembly
Sold each · 2 per axle
- Without Electronic Suspension
6 parts for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK250
Grouped by where they go, then by Bilstein line. Parts made only for a lifted or lowered vehicle say so.
Front
Good B4 OE Replacement
22-218230 B4 OE Replacement Strut Assembly
Sold each · 2 per axle
- Standard Suspension without Electronic Suspension
Better B6 Performance
Better B8 Performance Plus
22-218278 B8 Performance Plus Strut Assembly
Sold each · 2 per axleFor lowered vehicles
- Without Electronic Suspension
Rear
Good B4 OE Replacement
24-218245 B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axle
- Standard Suspension without Electronic Suspension
Better B6 Performance
Front and rear
Best B12 Pro-Kit & Sportline
46-257833 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
- Front Lowered Height: 25-30mm, up to 940kg Axle Load
- Rear Lowered Height: 25mm, up to 970kg Axle Load
- Check which applies to your vehicle
Not sure which one is right?
Tell us how you use the SLK250 and we'll pick with you.
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