The moment you first set eyes on your C-Class Elegance is one you won’t forget in a hurry. Your gaze will be drawn to the bonnet-mounted three-pointed star, and then perhaps to the chrome trim on the bumpers, wings and doors, or to the new polished-aluminium shoulder line trim. You’ll also know it’s an Elegance by the bonnet-mounted star, front fog lamps with chrome surrounds and a chrome boot lid handle at the rear, while the 12-spoke alloy wheels are a highlight that’s impossible to overlook.

Inside, the Elegance seats are upholstered in luxurious Artico, a man-made leather substitute, and offer a choice of colours. A leather-trimmed steering wheel and Eucalyptus wood or optional Burr Walnut wood trim further add to the air of sophistication.

The Elegance driver can also enjoy the comfort and convenience of features such as rain-sensing wipers, auto-dimming for the rear-view mirror and driver’s side door mirror as well as electrically folding door mirrors.

UK specification may vary from the images shown.