Thread: W108 & W109 model differences
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Old 11-09-2002, 06:28 PM
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The W108 and W109 chasis are the same, except for suspension; the 108's came with coil springs, the 109's use the air suspension.

Some people think the difference is in the wheelbase, but that's not so. The SEL's have 4 inches more legroom and the extra length is all in the back seat area.
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