I currently have an '87 300TD and previously owned a '94 E320 wagon. I *think* the later model E320 wagon had a slightly lower ride height than the '87 300TD. I also noticed that the part# for the front springs are different between the models.

Am I correct that the later model W124 wagons had a slightly lower stance than the earlier models? Or is it just an optical illusion due to the body cladding that the later models used.

If the former is correct is it possible to use later model springs on a early model 300TD? Or was the 300TD significantly heavier that I would be creating problems by using later model springs?