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Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coilovers

Say you have a 2008 E350 wagon with the rear sitting low and a quote for new air struts in hand. Before you pick Mercedes-Benz E-Class coilovers, find out two things: whether it has Airmatic air suspension, and whether it is rear drive or all-wheel drive. On the E-Class those two decide the kit. We carry fifty-three kits for the W210 through the W213: sedans, wagons, coupes and cabriolets.

Not sure whether your E-Class has Airmatic? Read us the VIN: 1-800-460-9106.

Silver Mercedes-Benz E350 sedan lowered on coilovers at a city law courts plaza

Animated illustration. It shows where coilovers sit on a car, not your exact kit. Depending on the car and the kit, coilovers can lean forward or back or stand straight up, and some cars use a separate spring and shock in the rear. Your ride height depends on the kit and how it is set up.

Airmatic, body and dampers: what to check first

Three things to know before you choose a coilover kit.

Airmatic

Some BC kits are made for Airmatic cars; many other kits are not.

Body style

Sedan, wagon, coupe and cabriolet often take different kits.

Electronic suspension

KW makes separate W212 coupe and cabriolet kits for cars with and without electronic suspension; kits for cars with it include a cancellation kit.

BC Racing coilovers for the E-Class

Sixteen BC kits, Airmatic cars included

BC Racing coilovers for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class come in five series: BR, DS, ER, RM and ZX. Free shipping on BC Racing kits in the continental US. ER, RM and ZX come on only one kit, the 2010 to 2016 coupe/convertible.

See all BC Racing coilovers Go to the 2002 to 2009 cars

Five BC series, mostly BR or DS

These are the BC series we sell for the E-Class.

BR and DS

BR has one 30-click knob that sets compression and rebound together. DS is the same, plus a digressive piston.

ER and RM

ER uses an upright shock with an external reservoir and separate compression and rebound knobs. RM uses an upside-down single-tube shock made mainly for MacPherson struts.

BC calls ZX its most track-tested series.

Four more brands for the E-Class

These kits come from our other brands. Call 1-800-460-9106 and we will help you compare.

Bilstein

Bilstein has fourteen kits, named by model and body. Many do not fit cars with self-leveling, air or electronic suspension.

KW has thirteen kits from the W210 to the C238, split by body, drive and electronic suspension.

Ksport and Fortune Auto

Ksport has nine kits, split by engine and body, and Fortune Auto has one W211 kit.

Three example cars: a wagon, a W212 and a W213

2008 E350 wagon

Look at the wagon kits, and check the drive type and the control arm note.

Kits to look at: for 4MATIC, BC 2004-2009 E-Class AWD Wagon (Swift Front Only, OEM Rear Steel Spring Lower Control Arms Required For Conversion), BR only; for rear drive, BC 2004-2009 E-Class Wagon RWD (Swift Front Only, OEM Rear Steel Spring Lower Control Arms Required). Bilstein's E350 wagon kit is made for 2006 only, without air or self-leveling suspension.

2014 E350 sedan, rear drive, no Airmatic

Look at the W212 sedan RWD kits.

Kits to look at: BC E-Class Sedan RWD (Excl. Airmatic Front, Swift Springs Not Available), KW E-Class (W212) Sedan (except 4matic AWD / except AIRMATIC), Bilstein E350 (Without Air Suspension) B12. A 4MATIC sedan takes KW's E-Class (W212) Sedan 4matic AWD (except AIRMATIC).

2019 E300 sedan, rear drive, steel springs and plain dampers

Look at the W213 sedan kits.

Kits to look at: BC E-Class Sedan RWD (Swift Front Only), KW E-Class (W213) E300 Sedan 2WD, Bilstein E300 (W213) B14

Every Mercedes-Benz E-Class coilover kit we carry

They are listed newest first. Each card shows the kit's name in our store.

Notes in BC kit names: "Swift Front Only" means the optional Swift spring upgrade is offered for the front springs only on that kit.

Sedan and coupe, 2017 on

Code: W213, C238

Good to know: BC has five kits, all BR or DS: AWD and sedan RWD kits marked "Swift Front Only", a coupe RWD kit, and separate RWD and AWD kits marked "W/ Airmatic" for the W213 and C238. KW has separate sedan and coupe kits, 2WD and 4Matic, all for cars without electronic dampers. Bilstein has kits for the E300, E350, E400 and E450, without electronic or self-leveling suspension. Ksport has sedan RWD and 4MATIC kits for 2017 to 2018.

W212 sedan, wagon, coupe and cabriolet

Code: W212, S212, C207, A207, W207

**BC Racing kit**The BC Racing coilover kit for the 2010 to 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan. Photo: BC Racing.

Good to know: For W212 coilovers, BC has sedan, wagon and coupe/convertible RWD kits, all "Swift Springs Not Available"; the coupe/convertible kit comes in BR, DS, ER, RM or ZX. BC also has an E63 AMG AWD kit and an E63-AMG wagon kit. KW has separate sedan RWD and 4matic kits (both except AIRMATIC), and coupe and convertible kits with or without electronic suspension. Bilstein has two kits without electronic or self-leveling suspension and one without air suspension. Ksport has separate kits for 6 and 8 cylinder, sedan and coupe.

W211 sedan and wagon

Code: W211, S211

**BC Racing kit**The BC Racing coilover kit for the 2002 to 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan. Photo: BC Racing.

Good to know: Airmatic matters most here. BC has one sedan kit "Excl. Airmatic" and one for Airmatic sedans that needs the factory (OEM) rear steel spring lower control arms; its wagon kits need the same. BC also has an E55 and E63 AMG RWD kit. KW has a sedan kit for cars without 4matic or air suspension. Bilstein has kits for the E320 and E350, without self-leveling or air suspension. Ksport has separate kits for 6 and 8 cylinder; Fortune Auto has an RWD kit with the rear spring and shock mounted apart.

W210, the four-headlamp E-Class

Code: W210

Good to know: Bilstein's E320 and E430 kits depend on chassis number (up to A394035, or from A394036), all without electronic suspension. KW has separate 6 and 8 cylinder kits; both are for the sedan and coupe, not 4matic AWD. BC has a 2000 to 2002 E55 AMG sedan kit in BR. Ksport has an RWD kit.

W210 through W213 compared

Car	Years	What changes the kit	BC Racing series
W213 and C238	2017 to 2023	Airmatic (BC); body and drive (KW); model (Bilstein)	BR, DS
W212, C207, A207	2010 to 2017	Body; Airmatic; electronic suspension (KW)	BR, DS, ER, RM, ZX
W211 and S211	2002 to 2009	Airmatic; body	BR, DS
W210	1994 to 2003	Chassis number (Bilstein); engine (KW)	BR

Before you buy: what E-Class owners run into

What E-Class owners report most often, from owner forums, recalls and service bulletins, and what each point means for your coilovers.

Front spring perch corrosion

W210, 1996 to 2003, mainly 1996 to 1999

W210 owners on MBWorld report the front spring perch rusting behind the factory sealant until it cracks and the spring drops out, often with a loud bang. NHTSA opened investigation PE07-021 in 2007 and closed it without a recall. The front spring sits on that perch, and no coilover can fix rotten metal.

Before you install: Peel back the sealant and inspect both front perches before ordering, and have any rust repaired before the install.

Airmatic struts that leak and sag

W211 and S211, 2003 to 2009, with Airmatic

W211 owners report Airmatic struts that leak oil, then sag a corner overnight or drop the car to the ground. Several converted to coil springs, and one who fitted coilovers says he will not go back to Airmatic. The conversion can need other rear parts.

Before you install: Confirm whether the car has Airmatic from the VIN, and plan for any steel spring rear control arms the kit name asks for.

E-Class history

When the E-Class name became official in 1993

MBWorld traces the E-Class name to the W124: "While early W124 models weren't known by that moniker, Mercedes-Benz made it official in 1993."

W210

Four headlamps"That model was followed by the W210, famous for breaking tradition and having four round headlamps."

Common questions on Airmatic, chassis numbers and AMG

My E-Class has Airmatic. Can it take coilovers?

BC has W213 and C238 kits marked "W/ Airmatic", and a W211 Airmatic sedan kit that needs factory (OEM) rear steel spring lower control arms. Many other kits exclude Airmatic. Call us with the VIN before ordering.

Why do the W210 Bilstein kits list chassis numbers?

Bilstein has one W210 E320 and E430 kit for chassis numbers up to A394035 and another from A394036. Read us the VIN and we will check which side your car falls on.

I have a wagon. Is there a kit for it?

Yes. BC has W211 wagon kits (RWD and AWD) and a W212 wagon kit, plus an E63-AMG wagon kit. Bilstein has E320 and E350 wagon kits for the W211.

Which kits fit the E55 or E63 AMG?

BC lists a 2000 to 2002 E55 sedan kit, a 2003 to 2009 E55 and E63 kit, a 2014 to 2015 E63 AWD kit and a 2014 to 2016 E63-AMG wagon kit. KW's W211 sedan kit includes AMG.

How do the BC series break down?

BC sells BR, DS, ER, RM and ZX across the E-Class. Most BC kits are BR or DS; only the 2010 to 2016 coupe/convertible kit adds ER, RM and ZX, and three kits are BR only.

What warranty does BC give?

BC Racing North America currently lists a two-year limited warranty on full kit orders, subject to its warranty terms. KW, Bilstein, Ksport and Fortune Auto publish their own.

Related guides and Mercedes pages

Coilover Kits by CarEvery car we have a page for. Mercedes-Benz Coilovers and Airmatic: Keep, Convert or CancelSetup and ownership tips for the E-Class. Does Your Car Have Adaptive Dampers? Keep Them, Cancel Them or Replace ThemKeep, cancel or replace the electronic dampers on your E-Class. AWD, RWD or FWD: Why Drivetrain Changes the Coilover Kit You OrderWhy the drivetrain changes which kit fits your E-Class. How to Set Ride Height on CoiloversMeasure and set the drop on your E-Class. After You Lower It: Alignment Timing, Driver-Assist Calibration and Headlight AimAlignment, driver-assist and headlight checks once the E-Class is lower. Mercedes-Benz C-ClassThe smaller Mercedes sedan. S-Class, GLC, ML and MetrisThe big sedan, the SUVs and the van. How to install coiloversHow the install goes, step by step. The BC Racing rangeEvery BC kit we sell.

Call us and we will find the right kit for your E-Class

Call us about E-Class coilovers weekdays, 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern.

Call 1-800-460-9106