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As I understand it, there are 5 different suspensions available for the W202. These are:
stock suspension (as fitted to "Classic" and "Elegance" vehicles in Europe and all non-"Sport" vehicles in the US);
lowered suspension (as fitted to "Esprit" vehicles in Europe);
sports suspension (as fitted to "Sport" vehicles in Europe and the US);
C36 AMG suspension; and
C43 AMG suspension.
In the US, the C280 was available in "Sport" guise and will have sports suspension. This is one possible upgrade path available for you that will not be even nearly as expensive as the AMG route; nor will the suspension be quite so stiff.
My car has the AMG 17" wheels and is a "Sport" model with sports suspension. The ride is a very pleasing compromise; I have never had complaints from passengers.
I previously owned a W202 with 16" six hole wheels and sports suspension. This, too, was a good compromise, although I prefer the crisper feel available with 17" wheels.
Your car being a 1996 probably needs new shocks anyway, so now is the time to upgrade. Blackmercedes (who contributes elsewhere on this forum) has upgraded his C230 to AMG suspension and thought the result well worthwhile.
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