An avant-gardist stands out from the crowd – and the C-Class AVANTGARDE is no exception. The look of the front instantly conveys a sense of power and agility – take the wide radiator grille with its three bright silver louvres, distinctive chrome strips and the dominant star set in the centre. A range of chrome highlights – on the bumpers and doors, for example – emphasize the sleek lines of the C-Class. Eye-catching touches include a polished aluminium shoulderline trim strip, the chrome handle strip on the rear, and the chrome band which runs round the car.

Contrasting colors and materials lend the interior its sporty character. The floor, dashboard and, optionally, the roof lining are black while the door centre panels and door armrests are black or reef grey. The upholstered in leather and the door centre panels can be given special highlights in sahara beige or cognac brown. Wood trim elements in black bird’s-eye maple are available as standard. As an optional extra, finely textured aluminium trim elements emphasize the clean, sporty look. The seats are distinguished by horizontal stitching and are upholstered as standard with leather combination in black or reef grey.