{"product_id":"mercedes-w221-c216-4matic-front-airmatic-strut-set-a2213201738-a2213200538","title":"Mercedes-Benz S-Class \u0026 CL-Class Front Airmatic Strut Set  W221 \u0026 C216 4Matic A2213201738 A2213200538","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMercedes-Benz S-Class W221 \u0026amp; CL-Class C216 – Front Airmatic Strut Set (4Matic)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing covers a complete, side-specific front Airmatic strut set for Mercedes-Benz \u003cstrong\u003eW221\u003c\/strong\u003e S-Class and \u003cstrong\u003eC216\u003c\/strong\u003e CL-Class models equipped with \u003cstrong\u003e4Matic AWD\u003c\/strong\u003e. These struts are geometrically unique per side to clear the front drive axles and cannot be interchanged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront Left (Driver):\u003c\/strong\u003e OEM part number \u003cstrong\u003eA2213201738\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront Right (Passenger):\u003c\/strong\u003e OEM part number \u003cstrong\u003eA2213200538\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach strut combines a gas-pressure shock absorber with an air spring bladder, supporting vehicle weight and dynamically adjusting ride height. Over time, the air bladder, seals, or shock body degrade, causing air loss and reduced damping performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility note:\u003c\/strong\u003e These struts are designed exclusively for \u003cstrong\u003e4Matic AWD\u003c\/strong\u003e models with Airmatic DC. They will not fit standard RWD variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Replace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSagging or uneven ride height at one or both front corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRough or bouncy ride from a worn shock or leaking air bladder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir compressor running continuously to compensate for air loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking over bumps from degraded strut mount bushings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Replace as a Pair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth struts accumulate identical mileage and thermal cycles. If one bladder has failed, the other is at or near the same point of failure. Replacing as a matched set restores even ride height across the front axle and prevents the fresh strut from being immediately overloaded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePart Numbers \u0026amp; Interchange\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOEM Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCross-References\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront Left\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA2213201738\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2213201738 · A 221 320 17 38 · 2213200438 · 2213205313 · 221320173880\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront Right\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA2213200538\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2213200538 · A 221 320 05 38 · 2213201838 · 2213205413\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVariants\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDrivetrain\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMercedes-Benz S-Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW221\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS350, S450, S500 4Matic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4Matic AWD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMercedes-Benz CL-Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC216\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCL550 4Matic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4Matic AWD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e4Matic \/ Airmatic DC only. Excludes RWD and ABC variants. Always verify with your VIN before ordering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Front Left Airmatic Strut – replaces A2213201738\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Front Right Airmatic Strut – replaces A2213200538\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mercedes-Benz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51748263788834,"sku":null,"price":2375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0944\/3957\/1746\/files\/New_Project_15.webp?v=1780913334","url":"https:\/\/europarts360.com\/es\/products\/mercedes-w221-c216-4matic-front-airmatic-strut-set-a2213201738-a2213200538","provider":"Europarts360","version":"1.0","type":"link"}