Compared to the E-Class, it gets AMG-specific grille and a redesigned bumper with larger air intakes.

AMG-spec wheels measure 20 inches, and the brake callipers behind them are finished in a red shade.

At the rear, it features a boot-lid spoiler, and a rear bumper with a diffuser and quad round exhaust tips.

The dashboard houses a 12.3-inch digital driver's display and a 14.4-inch touchscreen; Superscreen is not on offer.

Front sports seats come with heating function.

3-litre turbo-petrol hybrid powertrain develops 585hp and 750Nm, and the 0-100kph sprint takes 4 seconds.

21.2kWh battery takes 20 minutes for a 10-80 percent top-up with a 60kW DC unit.