Sportline shocks = sport Bilsteins?

[Tinker]

Do the Sportline shocks Mercedes installed in the various models have the same dampening/valving as the Bilstein sports?

I believe the Sportline shocks were made at by Sachs/Boge? I need to replace shocks and I am more interested in ride quaility than all out handling. The car has sport springs. Recommendations? Has anyone swapped the Sportlines for other shock makes?

Thanks

Tinker

[dakota]

I just replaced my original Sportline shocks/struts with Bilstein Sports. No noticable difference. Like them very much.

[Chamorro]

Depends on the car. For w201's, Bilstein has "Comfort" (=standard OEM MB), "HD/Heavy Duty" (=Sportline), and "Sport" (shorter range for sport springs).

For other chassis (unsure of which ones), there's only "Comfort" and "Sport"

[Tinker]

Thanks guys.

Just ordered a set of Bilstein Sports. I will report back as to the ride difference after I get them installed next weekend.

Tinker