"AMG Sport Package USA / Avantgarde Line"???
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"AMG Sport Package USA / Avantgarde Line"???
Okay, need some M-B education here, please; since the internet doesn't seem to provide a good explanation ANYWHERE--not even on mbusa itself! So, I come to you, albeit, the cyber M-B gurus to clarify this mystery for me (and hopefully all). So, my sticker doesn't say "AMG Sport Package USA" (although it has the "321 - Sport Styling/Package"); then, there's the same issue w/ the "Avantgarde Line" label used in correlation w/ the "AMG Sport Package USA" (although my sticker makes no reference to "Avantgarde")... Therein lies my problem... Used car dealerships seem to be advertising their M-B W212s as having the above options (AMG Sport Package USA; which seems to coincide w/ the Avantgarde line). What gives? Nowhere on the mbusa site does the USA version of the E-class offer such options. But I keep seeing them on sale everywhere utilizing this nomenclature w/ other available options (i.e., P1, P2, parktronic, distronic, lane departure, blind spot assist, etc...etc...). So is there anyone out there knowledgeable enough to break this down for all of us? I truly thought the Avantgarde Line was only available in foreign countries (such as UK and/or Canada)...? 
And as far as the AMG Sport Package USA--every W212 that comes w/ the 321 Sport Package can pretty much state claim to this label as well, unless it only applies to those that have the three-spoke steering wheel and AMG rims, right? Otherwise, these dealerships seem to be taking advantage of would be M-B consumers by loosely marketing these options for these cars! And that's 
!!! Soooooo...can anyone please define (as it applies to M-Bs sold in the US only):
1. AMG Sport Package USA
2. Avantgarde Line
THANKS FOR THE HELP!!!
And as far as the AMG Sport Package USA--every W212 that comes w/ the 321 Sport Package can pretty much state claim to this label as well, unless it only applies to those that have the three-spoke steering wheel and AMG rims, right? Otherwise, these dealerships seem to be taking advantage of would be M-B consumers by loosely marketing these options for these cars! And that's !!! Soooooo...can anyone please define (as it applies to M-Bs sold in the US only):1. AMG Sport Package USA
2. Avantgarde Line
THANKS FOR THE HELP!!!
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i don't know about the interior, but exterior wise, "AMG sport package USA" and "Avantgarde" are not the same...................
i think i might've posted a photo comparison before, comparing the front bumpers of the two.
i'll do this again:
here is E in elegance exterior, which is the same as luxury package USA, chrome trim on the front bumper is quite visible:
elegance/luxury package usually come with 4-slate grille too, i don't know why this one has 3-slate grille.......
here is E in avantgarde exterior:
front bumper is more aggressive than elegance/luxury package USA, and does not have the chrome trim on front bumper...
here is E in AMG sport package exterior:
note that "avantgarde" side skirt and rear bumper are actually the same as "elegance" ("elegance" exterior is the same as "luxury package" in the US). i believe AMG sport package USA shares the same side skirt and rear bumper (but not diffuser) as E63 AMG. someone can correct me if i'm wrong.
hope this helps.
i think i might've posted a photo comparison before, comparing the front bumpers of the two.
i'll do this again:
here is E in elegance exterior, which is the same as luxury package USA, chrome trim on the front bumper is quite visible:
elegance/luxury package usually come with 4-slate grille too, i don't know why this one has 3-slate grille.......
here is E in avantgarde exterior:
front bumper is more aggressive than elegance/luxury package USA, and does not have the chrome trim on front bumper...
here is E in AMG sport package exterior:
note that "avantgarde" side skirt and rear bumper are actually the same as "elegance" ("elegance" exterior is the same as "luxury package" in the US). i believe AMG sport package USA shares the same side skirt and rear bumper (but not diffuser) as E63 AMG. someone can correct me if i'm wrong.
hope this helps.
Last edited by leapingpoint; May 17, 2012 at 02:54 AM.
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For USA, you have the following options for W212:
1) Elegance styling with Elegance interior (E350/550) - tone on tone - the "Luxury" model
2) AMG styling with Avantgarde interior (E350/550) - tone on black - the "Sport" model
3) E63 AMG with Elegance interior (don't ask why, this is a mess) - tone on tone
For Canada, you have the following options for W212:
1) AMG styling with Avantgarde interior (E350/550, E300 with sport package) - tone on black
2) Avantgarde styling with Avantgarde interior (E300 without sport package) - tone on black
3) E63 AMG with Elegance interior - tone on tone
In Europe, you have Elegance and Avantgarde concepts for both interior and exterior, as well as the AMG styling (exterior).
1) Elegance styling with Elegance interior (E350/550) - tone on tone - the "Luxury" model
2) AMG styling with Avantgarde interior (E350/550) - tone on black - the "Sport" model
3) E63 AMG with Elegance interior (don't ask why, this is a mess) - tone on tone
For Canada, you have the following options for W212:
1) AMG styling with Avantgarde interior (E350/550, E300 with sport package) - tone on black
2) Avantgarde styling with Avantgarde interior (E300 without sport package) - tone on black
3) E63 AMG with Elegance interior - tone on tone
In Europe, you have Elegance and Avantgarde concepts for both interior and exterior, as well as the AMG styling (exterior).
Last edited by YYZ-E55; May 17, 2012 at 12:29 PM.
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