tracyor boy
Senior Member
can anyone please tell me what is the higher spec between elegance avantgaurd etc and what is the difference. thanks
It used to be solely a trim and suspension thing but it's crept into spec too. It does depend on which model though. There are odd differences. For example, the 211 avantgarde got xenons as standard whilst the elegance didn't.
The Elegance, in my opinion is a mix between the Sport/Avantgarde variants and and the SE/Classic ones, it has decent options of the higher end variants and slightly better styling however still similar to the SE/Classic.
Sport/Avantgarde is supposed to be the best, however be aware on the Sport models of stiffer suspension. Their will/should be a noticeable difference in the ride/comfort and overall drive and feel of the car.
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Cardinal Biggles;833732 The Avant Garde was Mercedes attempt at being sporty and trendy. You got more than the basic SE models but less than the Elegance. So instead of the wood interior trim you got some sort of metallic effect across the dash. etc etc. On some models you also got a rather naff blue tinted glass. [/QUOTE said:But the Elegance (W203) C-class came with cloth as standard, and did not have the best looking alloys neither.
The Avantgarde had half-leather as standard (after 2004) and also had a better choice of alloys. Looked a lot nicer in my opinion, more modern!
OP it all depends on the model. Not all models have a difference in suspension between Elegance and Avantgarde. Also someone above said SE is basic spec, again this is not true for all models. In some they all have SE in the name - Classic SE, Avantgarde SE and Elegance SE. Classic would be the lowest model.
Best to get a brochure and look to see what the difference is. If it is for a non current model you can usually find a pdf brochure online you can download.
Now I didn't know this. I thought all AV had firmer suspension and the Sport variety stiffer and lower suspension.
thanks for all the replies chaps, its C class w203 I had in mind. From what I can make out the elegance is top spec then, In my opinion I prefer that one as I think the wood trim looks more classy.
That's the point. Elegance is not the top spec.
Avantgarde and Elegance were on a par price wise. But actually, many find the Avantgarde the one to buy...and thus more expensive second hand. And the equipment levels were the same, but slightly different.
That's the point. Elegance is not the top spec.
Avantgarde and Elegance were on a par price wise. But actually, many find the Avantgarde the one to buy...and thus more expensive second hand. And the equipment levels were the same, but slightly different.