E-Class (W210) 1995-2002: E 200, E 220D, E 240, E 290TD, E 300TD, E 200, E 240, E 280, E 320, E 420, E 430 (Wagon, Touring, 4Matic)

W210 e55 suspension on my w210 e320.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Apr 18, 2018 | 03:38 AM
  #1  
Stephen Thomas's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
From: Vista, CA
98' e320 wagon 02' clk320 00' e320 sedan
W210 e55 suspension on my w210 e320.

Hello everyone, this is my first post so if I miss some key info I do apologize.
I have 2000 e320 on 19’ carlssons still running stock suspension. I want to lower it but I don’t have the biggest budget. I have come across a facelift w210 AMG at a yard and want to know if the height difference will be worth my time?
I’m not looking for comfort in ride. I want more performance and visual appeal (for me) by going much lower than stock height. Can the e55 suspension be adjusted?
I want to lower it enough to where I will need to roll my fenders a little bit.
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2018 | 08:47 AM
  #2  
bbirdwell's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
Veteran: Army
10 Year Member
Liked
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 3,969
Likes: 1,317
From: Republic of Texas
'99 and '05 E55 AMG
Only by changing out the rubber pads under the springs and/or installing aftermarket lowering springs.
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2018 | 08:49 AM
  #3  
illest's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,219
Likes: 94
From: MD
w210 AMG or S213
The E55 suspension will be a little lower than the stock suspension. I would check to see what size spring pads your car has changing them to the smallest size will lower the car a little as well.

This is what my car looked like on #3 pads and stock E55 suspension


You could get some vogtland springs off of ebay for about $200 for a bigger drop
Reply
Old Apr 19, 2018 | 02:04 AM
  #4  
Strigoi's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 3,249
Likes: 257
From: Richmond, CA
2001 E320 Wagon, 2006 LBZ Silverado, 2007 E63 (sold), 2001 E55 (sold)
The E55 does not have an adjustable suspension. Swapping in E55 springs wouldn't really be worth the effort unless you went with ones off a euro car since they were lower. Those springs would cost more than aftermarket ones too. Like illest said, swapping to the #1 pads would drop it a tiny amount too.

Your best bet is to go with a set of aftermarket springs like H&R or Vogtland.
Reply
Old Apr 19, 2018 | 02:33 AM
  #5  
Stephen Thomas's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
From: Vista, CA
98' e320 wagon 02' clk320 00' e320 sedan
Sweet thanks for the feedback guys!
Reply
Old Sep 7, 2018 | 05:07 AM
  #6  
Stephen Thomas's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
From: Vista, CA
98' e320 wagon 02' clk320 00' e320 sedan
k sport installed, 20 mm spacers in rear.

Reply
Old Sep 7, 2018 | 09:46 AM
  #7  
Strigoi's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 3,249
Likes: 257
From: Richmond, CA
2001 E320 Wagon, 2006 LBZ Silverado, 2007 E63 (sold), 2001 E55 (sold)
Looks good. Any issues with rubbing?
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:05 AM.

story-0
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes-AMG's new electric GT 4-Door Coupe trades combustion for software, synthetic noise, and more than 1,100 horsepower.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 20:08:15


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-2
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-3
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-4
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-5
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-6
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-9
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE