A traditional chrome grille is set to adorn the basic models with a more sporting blade grille reserved for
the sportier Avantgarde line.
On the outside, the C 200 wears
the sportier Avantgarde look, while the C 250 is only available in Exclusive trim (with Airpanel active louvres on the front grille).
Cosmetically, as it was before, the C 200 is dressed in
the sportier Avantgarde exterior trim while the C 250 goes the elegant route with its Exclusive line trim, complete with Airpanel active louvres on the front grille.
Not exact matches
The
Avantgarde displays a
sporty look with two matte iridium silver louvers and chrome insertions, which hold up the Mercedes star logo, a solution also used for the AMG trim.
The heartbeat of a new generation grows stronger all the time: with its Concept Style Coupé, appearing at this year's Auto China (23 April to 2 May 2012), Mercedes - Benz will be making a convincing statement in favour of
avantgarde design among
sporty executive coupés.
The
AVANTGARDE line showcases the C - Class as a
sporty saloon, the EXCLUSIVE line places the emphasis on sophistication and modern luxury and the AMG line lends the C - Class a decidedly
sporty character.
The
Avantgarde models get
sportier shapes, while AMG line models receive extended side bolsters and a wider shoulder section for more lateral support.
Like the C - Class, the E-Class, in its lower trim levels will come with the standard grille with the three - pointed star on the bonnet while in the
Avantgarde and above, you get the
sportier grille with the star centered on it.
Steel suspension with selective damping is fitted as standard; this comes in three versions: comfort, comfort /
sporty for
Avantgarde and a
sporty 15 - mm lower setup for AMG Line.
Hence the
AVANTGARDE line features a front bumper with a
sporty design, which looks wider and more athletic than that of the ELEGANCE line on account of the large lower air intake boasting a black painted grille with diamond - shaped perforations typical of a sports car.
In the
AVANTGARDE cockpit, meanwhile, the instruments feature a matt - silver painted background and deep, slanting tubes, giving them a
sporty, elegant aura.