The E-Class AVANTGARDE Saloon is a step ahead of the times. The wide, black gloss radiator louvres lend the front end an extremely distinctive aura, while the front bumper trim features chrome-ringed fog lamps and two chromed louvres. The AVANTGARDE line also has its own specific 5-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels available in either 16-inch or 17-inch format, depending on the engine variant. Add to this the lower-slung chassis, which has been dropped by 15 mm, and the striking rear apron and side skirts, and the overall picture is one of sheer dynamism all round.

There is an air of assured sophistication about the interior of the E-Class AVANTGARDE Saloon. The seats feature the "Biarritz" design and are upholstered in a combination of fabric and ARTICO man-made leather – in either black or sierra grey – which blends in perfectly with the bird’s-eye maple interior trim. Optional extras include leather seats with a choice of exclusive colour combinations: black, cashmere beige, sierra grey, sahara beige and cognac brown. High-grade nappa leather in black, cashmere beige or sierra grey is a further option.