Whats the difference between S55/CL55 and S600/CL600 struts?
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 556
Likes: 10
From: UK
S55K AMG
Whats the difference between S55/CL55 and S600/CL600 struts?
Im having to replace my front 2 struts on my 2004 S55 as the rubbers on the strut tops have perished quite badly.
Now i know these are ABC struts which are specific to the AMG line up, both the W220 S-class and the W215 CL-class.
Over here in the UK its pretty much a dealer only part. Been chasing Arnott Europe up for the last 3 weeks and their main UK agents are next to useless.
But what is relatively easy to get a hold of here is the ABC struts from either a CL600 or an S600.
My question is, will the front struts from a 2003-2005 S600/CL600 fit and work? Or whats the difference?
Iv been told by my Indy that the car "wont feel quite right" with non-AMG struts. Im not too sure what thats supposed to mean but i would have guessed an S600 has the same shape, weight and power so there cant be much, if any, difference in the struts?
Anybody have any experience?
My part numbers by the way are A2203201538 and A2203201638.
Thanks
Now i know these are ABC struts which are specific to the AMG line up, both the W220 S-class and the W215 CL-class.
Over here in the UK its pretty much a dealer only part. Been chasing Arnott Europe up for the last 3 weeks and their main UK agents are next to useless.
But what is relatively easy to get a hold of here is the ABC struts from either a CL600 or an S600.
My question is, will the front struts from a 2003-2005 S600/CL600 fit and work? Or whats the difference?
Iv been told by my Indy that the car "wont feel quite right" with non-AMG struts. Im not too sure what thats supposed to mean but i would have guessed an S600 has the same shape, weight and power so there cant be much, if any, difference in the struts?
Anybody have any experience?
My part numbers by the way are A2203201538 and A2203201638.
Thanks
Former Vendor of MBWorld
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 302
Likes: 29
From: Merritt Island, Florida
MERCEDES-BENZ CL-CLASS
It appears the hose may be different between the AMG and Non-AMG struts which would be the biggest issue with the W220 ABC struts. If the hose were the same they might work but there is a lot of technology packed into these which may include specialized turning for the the sport suspension. We should have both in stock in the EU (or we could send them from the US). Please ring up Arnott Europe (ArnottEurope.com) directly at: +44 (0)203 3186124. Their customer and technical support is excellent and they may have some additional information for you.
Last edited by arnottdoug; Sep 29, 2016 at 06:04 PM.
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 556
Likes: 10
From: UK
S55K AMG
Just going round in circles for the last 3 weeks, hence why im looking for an alternative rather than having to deal with these lot. Im actually on the verge of deleting the ABC from my car altogether with the amount of hassle Arnott Europe has created for me.
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 556
Likes: 10
From: UK
S55K AMG
However, i would be willing to pay if you could send them over (directly to me) from the US?
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 4,037
Likes: 1,012
From: Miami, FL
2003 CL 600
I doubt you would notice any functional difference, but if the lines are different you are stuck using the AMG specific ones.
All the tuning is done via the ABC controller and the valve blocks, but the actual strut and spring rates may be more aggressive on the AMG units, if I had to throw a guess at it.
All the tuning is done via the ABC controller and the valve blocks, but the actual strut and spring rates may be more aggressive on the AMG units, if I had to throw a guess at it.
