Bilstein 24-293013 B4 Rear Shock for 2012-2019 Mercedes-Benz ML/GLE-Class W166

Vehicle Fitment

• 2012-2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350 (W166, RWD and 4Matic AWD, Coil Spring)
• 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML550 (W166, 4Matic AWD, Coil Spring)
• 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML250 (W166, 4Matic AWD, Without Air Suspension)
• 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML400 (W166, 4Matic AWD, Without Air Suspension)
• 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 (W166, RWD and 4Matic AWD, Without Air Suspension)
• 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE300d (W166, 4Matic AWD, Without Air Suspension)
• 2016-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE400 (W166, 4Matic AWD, Without Air Suspension)
• 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550 (W166, 4Matic AWD, Without Air Suspension)
• 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e (W166, 4Matic AWD, Without Air Suspension)

Fitment Notes

• Fits coil spring rear suspension only - does NOT fit vehicles equipped with AIRMATIC air suspension (factory option code 489). Verify your vehicle's suspension type before ordering.
• Fits both RWD and 4Matic (AWD) drivetrain configurations where applicable to each model.
• Platform: W166 (2012-2019 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class and GLE-Class).
• The ML-Class (W166) was sold from 2012-2015; the GLE-Class (W166) replaced it for the 2016-2019 model years on the same platform.
• Not recommended for use with aftermarket lowering springs.
• OE reference numbers: 166 320 00 30 / 166 320 05 30 / 166 320 11 30 / 166 320 17 30.

Features

• Bilstein B4 OE Replacement series - specifically engineered to restore the original factory ride quality, handling, and comfort of your Mercedes-Benz W166.
• Monotube gas-pressure design provides consistent damping under any load, eliminating the fluid foaming and fade that occur in worn or conventional twin-tube dampers.
• Application-specific tuning matched precisely to the W166 platform's suspension geometry and weight characteristics.
• Restores factory handling precision, braking stability, and ride comfort to like-new condition.
• Constant damping force under varying loads - ideal for daily driving with passengers, cargo, or occasional light towing.
• Each unit is rigorously tested to meet or exceed Mercedes-Benz OE quality and durability standards.
• Direct bolt-on fitment with no modifications required - replaces factory dampers using the original mounting hardware.
• Backed by Bilstein's Lifetime Limited Warranty on gas-pressure shock absorbers for the original purchaser.

Specifications

• Series: B4 OE Replacement
• Position: Rear (Driver or Passenger Side)
• Suspension Type: Coil Spring only (not compatible with AIRMATIC air suspension)
• Drivetrains: RWD and 4Matic (AWD)
• Internal Design: Monotube
• Damping Type: Non-adjustable
• Platform: W166 (Mercedes-Benz ML-Class 2012-2015 / GLE-Class 2016-2019)
• OE Interchange: 166 320 00 30 / 166 320 05 30 / 166 320 11 30 / 166 320 17 30
• Quantity Sold: Individually (1x per listing)
• Warranty: Lifetime Bilstein Limited Warranty

Included Components

• 1x Bilstein B4 OE Replacement Rear Shock Absorber (24-293013)

Product Description

The Bilstein 24-293013 is a B4 OE Replacement rear shock absorber engineered for the 2012-2019 Mercedes-Benz W166 platform, covering both the ML-Class (2012-2015) and its successor the GLE-Class (2016-2019). Where the B6 Performance series is tuned for enhanced handling, the B4 is purpose-built for one goal: restoring your vehicle's suspension to the precise factory specification that Mercedes-Benz engineers intended. Using a monotube gas-pressure design, the B4 delivers consistent, fade-resistant damping that eliminates the roughness, body roll, and loss of steering response that come with worn factory dampers. The result is a ride that feels like new - composed on the highway, controlled in corners, and compliant on rough surfaces - without changing the vehicle's original character.

This is a direct bolt-on replacement designed for vehicles equipped with the standard coil spring rear suspension. It is not compatible with the optional AIRMATIC air suspension system (factory option code 489) - owners of air-suspended W166 models will require a different part. Fitment covers both RWD and 4Matic AWD configurations across all supported models, and the part replaces the following OEM numbers: 166 320 00 30, 166 320 05 30, 166 320 11 30, and 166 320 17 30. Sold individually, two are required for a complete rear axle replacement. Backed by Bilstein's Lifetime Limited Warranty for the original purchaser.