Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Lowering Springs Review
For some, the appeal of the low life is too great to resist. Whether you want to get the stance of your ride just right or pick up some stiffer springs for flatter, more precise handling, we've got you covered.
This article applies to the Mercedes Benz E-Class w212 (2009-Present).
Lowering springs are a popular add on for anybody who wants to lower their car, and for good reason. Springs are relatively cheap and easy to install when compared to other, more expensive options that might require fabrication or welding. For those looking to lower their cars a little as well as improving their handling while retaining a quality ride and adequate ground clearance, a set of aftermarket springs are an attractive purchase. But with so many options on the market, which ones should you buy? Here is a review of the three more popular brands to help you make a decision.
Lowering Springs
Eibach |
H&R |
Vogtland | |
|---|---|---|---|
Price |
$280 | $270 | $230 |
Drop (inches) |
1 to 1 1/2" | 1.5 to 1.8" | 1.6" |
Stiffness/Handling |
Medium/Good | Good/Good | Good/Good |
Performance/Ride Quality |
Good/Good | Excellent/Excellent | Good/Good |
Warranty |
Limited lifetime | Limited lifetime | Limited Lifetime |
Best Value: Vogtland
Eibach
Price – $280
Drop – 1 to 1 1/2"
Stiffness/Handling – Medium/Good
Performance/Ride Quality – Good/Good
Warranty – Limited Lifetime
Eibach springs provide excellent value and performance. They offer a progressive spring design that helps to lower your car's center of gravity, effectively reducing squat, body roll, and nose diving. The 1" to 1/2" drop is very reasonable, and helps maintain daily driving ability while also improving looks and performance. Eibach springs have a great reputation in the aftermarket community and offer an OEM-like ride quality. Recommended for its value and performance.
H&R
Price – $270
Drop – 1.5 to 1.8"
Stiffness/Handling – Good/Good
Performance/Ride Quality – Excellent/Excellent
Warranty – Limited Lifetime
H&R springs have earned a stellar reputation among Mercedes owners because they are a good value and retain an OEM quality ride, while virtually eliminating body roll. They also virtually eliminate all excess wheel gap with a 1.5" to 1.8" drop, but don't lower the car so much that your tires will rub with a 17 or 18-inch wheel. Owners also rave about the increased handling capability H&R springs offer over stock springs. Recommended for its handling capability.
Vogtland
Price – $230
Drop – 1.6"
Stiffness/Handling – Good/Good
Performance/Ride Quality – Good/Good
Warranty – Limited Lifetime
Want some quality German made springs to put on your German made car? Look no further than Vogtland, which has been producing aftermarket parts for German cars for a long time. Vogtland doesn't have an expansive dealer network in the U.S., but they do offer a quality spring for an unbeatable price compared to the competition. They offer good ride quality with improved handling and a nice drop of 1.6". Vogtland springs are a nice, all around option that is popular among E-Class owners. Recommended for its ride quality and popularity.
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