jurgenvael

Hi, I noticed on the "configurator" (I tested Belgian and German) the C350 e plug-in cannot be ordered with an AMG exterior pack.
Does anyone know if there is a reason for this or if the configurator is having an error?
Thanks,
J.

W124-FTW

The UK is the same. C350s is only available with 'Sport' trim here. Normal trims for W205 are SE - Sport - AMG Line.

It might be to keep CO2 down to a threshold level. In the UK 50g/km CO2 and under will get you in the lowest band of company car tax. AMG line trim would mean lower profile tyres which means higher CO2. Just a guess.

I noticed it comes with Airmatic included (in the UK at least).

hummerhealey

The C350e only comes in Luxury line or Avantgarde exterior / interiour style. I think MB only wants to produce one type of rear bumper for the plug-in hybrid.

joshg1001

^^ maybe that is it, but I am sure the 19" wheels of the amg line would reduce electric range. Also the front end might not be as aero dynamic. This is a real shame.

jurgenvael

Not sure....it allows you to order the 19" multi spoke AMG wheels. Maybe AMG simply wasn't ready on time and the pressure from markets to release was just too high.

wivenhoe

I have ordered a C350e. The dealer said the AMG bumper / kit cannot be fitted due to where the plug in sits

jurgenvael

Did anyone hear of an update on this?

Driver5

It's still the same answer with no plans at this stage.

Hpbingham,

Any chance MY16 could bring a change about in this arena? Saves me £100 a month on the old BIK tax if I get a 350e over a 300h but I want the AMG Line.

Member

I think you can easily (let them) change the front bumper to an AMG-bumper.
I think i saw it in a accessoiries folder from Mercedes.
Also sideskirts can be replaced.

Rear bumper is not all that different from a avantgarde/exclusive because the 350e has 'real' exhaust pipes.

Wheels are no problem at all to replace...

jolt8631

Expensive!

Plus Steering Wheel, Seats etc. I bet you would be looking at £5-6,000 by the time you have finished.

Hpbingham,

Yes that's the issue. I saw a pack online for €6000 for a full AMG transformation. But by then the cost saving on the BIK is completely negated. It's a real shame.

RTX

It's possible, talk to your dealer and they'll sort you out.
This is actually done as you're supposed to gain a certain tax advantage, not to spend it on unnecessary trim options.

W204soheil

I talked with mercedes and it's not posible to order the car with amg exterior. Only interior. So I ordered mine with avantgarde exterior and amg interior. I bought the bumpers separate and everything is going to work except the rear bumper. We have to work something out with the plug

anonjoe

Hi W204soheil
https://mbworld.org/forums/members/2...204soheil.html

Did you do it ? Can you post pictures ? And did that modification impact on range and/or mpg ?

Thank you.
Kind Regards.
joe

W204soheil

No I still haven't done it. Waiting for the bumpers. Mercedes are very slow

anonjoe

OK. Thank you W204soheil. Keep us up to date please. Kind Regards.joe

W204soheil

I will do that

anonjoe

Hi W204soheil
https://mbworld.org/forums/members/23...204soheil.html

Did your project arrive to a good end ?

Thank you.
Kind Regards.
joe

W204soheil

I will start with it in next week.
All the stuff arrives tomorrow.
I will make and diy with pictures when I'm finished.

xgman

The options are even more limited in the USA dealer order page. No black out, no cool wheels, definitely nothing amg. I think they think anyone who buys a plug-in looses any right to customize or style the car beyond stock. The new BMW plug seems to have way more options for this for instance.

W204soheil

anonjoe

Cool ! Lets see more of it .. ;-) how did you solve the plug problem ?

Sundberg

what kind of plastic is in the bumpers?

u5214921

Any updates? Front bumper and the side fits. Looking forward to hear from you about the rear bumper.