Yes, I think it was '93 that the suspension was softened slightly in the W124.
Nothing like new shocks. Hope you went Bilstein route. I changed to Bilstein Heavy Duties on my former '90 W124. Slightly firmer would be my description.

I currently have a '92 Factory Sportline, with Bilstein Sports. Firm is an understatement. I have pretty much retired it. Replaced by '97 S320. Talk about a contrast suspensions!

Steve