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Old Apr 16, 2023 | 03:09 PM
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W212 2016 grill swap
To go from sport to luxury grill, what is involved? Grill insert or entire hood swap?
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Old Apr 16, 2023 | 04:47 PM
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I know the bumper cover is different, along with all the trim pieces that fit into it, and also the bumper mounts.

the hood is the same or at least it appears to be on the Parts Information catalog. the AMG Avantgarde trim ('Sport') has a flush badge, while the Classic ('luxury') has the raised star

Also, the 'sport' rides closer to the ground on stiffer suspension.. and has different side trim and rear bumper and exhaust
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Question answered. Buy it the way you want it, do not retrofit😂
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And if you go to the luxury grill, you should also swap out the badge on the hood and go with the hood star.
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