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Compare 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class specifications by trim levels

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C-Class is a 5-seat from Mercedes-Benz, which first hit the market back in 1999.

With the price tag ranging from $24,950 to $50,400, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Buick Regal, Cadillac ATS.

Overview

Wheels

Bulb Size

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 25 to 31 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.

The maximum width and height is 68.00mm x 178.90mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.

Key Specs of 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

  • Fuel Tank: 16.2 gal

  • Wheelbase: 106.9 in

  • MPG: 21 city/31 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 8 sec

  • Curb: 3250 lbs

  • Tires: P205/55HR16.0 BSW performance AS

  • Cargo: 9.9 cu.ft

  • Passenger capacity: 5

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): from 171 x 68 x 54.3



2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is offered in 14 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades

Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Mercedes-Benz C-Class safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.

Compare the Mercedes-Benz C-Class specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.

Specs

    • Main Info

    • Doors 2

    • Engine

    • Horsepower 168 hp @ 5700 –
      349 hp @ 6100

    • Torque 177 lb-ft. –
      332 lb-ft.

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 5.3 - 9.1 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 13.8 - 16.7 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 171 in

    • Width 68 in

    • Height 54.3 in

    • Wheelbase 106.9 in

    • Curb Weight 3250 lbs

    • Turning radius 17.7 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Seats 5

    • Passenger volume 85

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 16.2 gal

    • City 17 - 21 mpg

    • Combined 21 - 27 mpg

    • Highway 25 - 31 mpg

    • Highway range 405 - 502.2 mi



Specifications

Kompressor Sport C230 2dr Coupe

Kompressor Sport C230 4dr Sedan

Base C240 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Base C240 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Station Wagon
Exterior length
171.00 in 178.20 in 178.20 in 178.90 in
Exterior body width
68.00 in 68.00 in 68.00 in 68.00 in
Exterior height
54.30 in 55.10 in 55.10 in 56.70 in
Horsepower
189 189 168 168
Torque
192 192 177 177
Fuel economy - city
21 mpg 21 mpg 17 mpg 17 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
31 mpg 30 mpg 26 mpg 26 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
8.00 seconds 7.90 seconds 8.80 seconds 9.10 seconds
1/4 mile time
15.90 seconds 15.80 seconds 16.50 seconds 16.70 seconds
1/4 mile speed
86 mph 87 mph 83 mph 82 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Slalom speed
61 mph 62 mph 61 mph 61 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.23/3.35 " 3.23/3.35 " 3.54/2.69 " 3.54/2.69 "
Curb weight
3250.00 lbs 3185.00 lbs 3310.00 lbs 3415.00 lbs
Wheelbase
106.90 in 106.90 in 106.90 in 106.90 in
Front track
58.80 " 58.80 " 58.80 " 58.80 "
Rear track
57.60 " 57.60 " 57.60 " 57.60 "
Turning radius
17.70 17.70 17.70 17.70
Front legroom
42.00 in 41.70 in 41.70 in 42.00 in
Rear legroom
33.00 in 33.00 in 33.00 in 33.00 in
Front headroom
38.50 in 38.90 in 38.90 in 38.50 in
Rear headroom
36.30 in 37.30 in 37.30 in 38.00 in
Front hip room
52.80 in 52.00 in 52.00 in 52.00 in
Rear hip room
51.70 in 54.40 in 54.40 in 54.40 in
Front shoulder room
52.80 in 53.10 in 53.10 in 53.20 in
Rear shoulder room
51.70 in 54.30 in 54.30 in 54.30 in
Luggage volume
9.90 cu.ft. 12.20 cu.ft. 12.20 cu.ft. 25.20 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
38.10 cu.ft. 12.20 cu.ft. 12.20 cu.ft. 63.60 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
85 cu.ft. 89 cu.ft. 89 cu.ft. 89 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
16.20 gal. 16.20 gal. 16.20 gal. 16.20 gal.
Drag coefficient
0.29 0.27 0.27 0.31

Base C240 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Base C240 4dr All-wheel Drive Station Wagon

Base C320 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Sport C320 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan
Exterior length
178.20 in 178.90 in 178.20 in 178.20 in
Exterior body width
68.00 in 68.00 in 68.00 in 68.00 in
Exterior height
55.10 in 56.70 in 55.10 in 55.10 in
Horsepower
168 168 215 215
Torque
177 177 221 221
Fuel economy - city
19 mpg 19 mpg 17 mpg 17 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
25 mpg 25 mpg 25 mpg 25 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
7.60 seconds 7.90 seconds 7.60 seconds 7.60 seconds
1/4 mile time
15.90 seconds 16.10 seconds 15.70 seconds 15.70 seconds
1/4 mile speed
83 mph 81 mph 88 mph 88 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Slalom speed
61 mph 61 mph 61 mph 61 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.54/2.69 " 3.54/2.69 " 3.54/3.31 " 3.54/3.31 "
Curb weight
3360.00 lbs 3470.00 lbs 3430.00 lbs 3440.00 lbs
Wheelbase
106.90 in 106.90 in 106.90 in 106.90 in
Front track
58.80 " 58.80 " 58.80 " 58.80 "
Rear track
57.60 " 57.60 " 57.60 " 57.60 "
Turning radius
17.70 17.70 17.70 17.70
Front legroom
41.70 in 42.00 in 41.70 in 41.70 in
Rear legroom
33.00 in 33.00 in 33.00 in 33.00 in
Front headroom
38.90 in 38.50 in 38.90 in 38.90 in
Rear headroom
37.30 in 38.00 in 37.30 in 37.30 in
Front hip room
52.00 in 52.00 in 52.00 in 52.00 in
Rear hip room
54.40 in 54.40 in 54.40 in 54.40 in
Front shoulder room
53.10 in 53.20 in 53.10 in 53.10 in
Rear shoulder room
54.30 in 54.30 in 54.30 in 54.30 in
Luggage volume
12.20 cu.ft. 25.20 cu.ft. 12.20 cu.ft. 12.20 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
12.20 cu.ft. 63.60 cu.ft. 12.20 cu.ft. 12.20 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
89 cu.ft. 89 cu.ft. 89 cu.ft. 89 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
16.20 gal. 16.20 gal. 16.20 gal. 16.20 gal.
Drag coefficient
0.27 0.31 0.27 0.27

Base C320 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Station Wagon

Base C320 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Sport C320 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Base C320 4dr All-wheel Drive Station Wagon
Exterior length
178.90 in 178.20 in 178.20 in 178.90 in
Exterior body width
68.00 in 68.00 in 68.00 in 68.00 in
Exterior height
56.70 in 55.10 in 55.10 in 56.70 in
Horsepower
215 215 215 215
Torque
221 221 221 221
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
7.70 seconds 6.60 seconds 6.60 seconds 6.70 seconds
1/4 mile time
15.70 seconds 15.20 seconds 15.20 seconds 15.30 seconds
1/4 mile speed
87 mph 87 mph 87 mph 86 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Slalom speed
61 mph 61 mph 61 mph 61 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.54/3.31 " 3.54/3.31 " 3.54/3.31 " 3.54/3.31 "
Curb weight
3465.00 lbs 3450.00 lbs 3450.00 lbs 3495.00 lbs
Wheelbase
106.90 in 106.90 in 106.90 in 106.90 in
Front track
58.80 " 58.80 " 58.80 " 58.80 "
Rear track
57.60 " 57.60 " 57.60 " 57.60 "
Turning radius
17.70 17.70 17.70 17.70
Front legroom
42.00 in 41.70 in 41.70 in 42.00 in
Rear legroom
33.00 in 33.00 in 33.00 in 33.00 in
Front headroom
38.50 in 38.90 in 38.90 in 38.50 in
Rear headroom
38.00 in 37.30 in 37.30 in 38.00 in
Front hip room
52.00 in 52.00 in 52.00 in 52.00 in
Rear hip room
54.40 in 54.40 in 54.40 in 54.40 in
Front shoulder room
53.20 in 53.10 in 53.10 in 53.20 in
Rear shoulder room
54.30 in 54.30 in 54.30 in 54.30 in
Luggage volume
25.20 cu.ft. 12.20 cu.ft. 12.20 cu.ft. 25.20 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
63.60 cu.ft. 12.20 cu.ft. 12.20 cu.ft. 63.60 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
89 cu.ft. 89 cu.ft. 89 cu.ft. 89 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
16.20 gal. 16.20 gal. 16.20 gal. 16.20 gal.
Drag coefficient
0.31 0.27 0.27 0.31
Fuel economy - city
20 mpg 20 mpg 19 mpg –
Fuel economy - highway
26 mpg 26 mpg 25 mpg –

Sport C320 2dr Coupe

Base C32 AMG 4dr Sedan
Exterior length
171.00 in 178.20 in
Exterior body width
68.00 in 68.00 in
Exterior height
54.30 in 55.10 in
Horsepower
215 349
Torque
221 332
Fuel economy - city
17 mpg 19 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
25 mpg 27 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
7.60 seconds 5.30 seconds
1/4 mile time
15.60 seconds 13.80 seconds
1/4 mile speed
88 mph 103 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.90 0.90
Slalom speed
61 mph 62 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.54/3.31 " 3.54/3.31 "
Curb weight
3385.00 lbs 3540.00 lbs
Wheelbase
106.90 in 106.90 in
Front track
58.80 " 58.80 "
Rear track
57.60 " 57.60 "
Turning radius
17.70 17.70
Front legroom
42.00 in 41.70 in
Rear legroom
33.00 in 33.00 in
Front headroom
38.50 in 38.90 in
Rear headroom
36.30 in 37.30 in
Front hip room
52.80 in 52.00 in
Rear hip room
51.70 in 54.40 in
Front shoulder room
52.80 in 53.10 in
Rear shoulder room
51.70 in 54.30 in
Luggage volume
9.90 cu.ft. 12.20 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
38.10 cu.ft. 12.20 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
85 cu.ft. 89 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
16.20 gal. 16.20 gal.
Drag coefficient
0.29 0.27

Interior Features

Kompressor Sport C230 2dr Coupe

Kompressor Sport C230 4dr Sedan

Base C240 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Base C240 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Station Wagon
12V DC power outlet
1 1 1 2
Cargo net
3783 3783 3783 –
Air compressor
3819 – – –
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2 –

Base C240 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Base C240 4dr All-wheel Drive Station Wagon

Base C320 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Sport C320 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan
Air conditioning, front
2820 2820 2820 2820
12V DC power outlet
1 2 1 1
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2 2
Cargo concealed storage
2833 – – –

Base C320 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Station Wagon

Base C320 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Sport C320 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Base C320 4dr All-wheel Drive Station Wagon
Air conditioning, front
2820 2820 2820 2820
12V DC power outlet
2 1 1 2
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2 2

Sport C320 2dr Coupe

Base C32 AMG 4dr Sedan
Air conditioning, front
2820 2820
12V DC power outlet
1 1
Air compressor
3819 –
Seatback storage pockets
2 –

Exterior Features

Kompressor Sport C230 2dr Coupe

Kompressor Sport C230 4dr Sedan

Base C240 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Base C240 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Station Wagon
Door count
2 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Sunroof
1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Front tires
P205/55HR16.0 BSW performance AS P225/45ZR17.0 BSW performance P205/55HR16.0 BSW performance AS P205/55HR16.0 BSW performance AS
Wheels
16" silver aluminum 17" silver alloy 16" silver alloy 16" silver alloy
Roof rack
3798 3798 3798 –
Mud flaps
3804 3804 3804 –
2nd row sunroof
fixed glass with power sunshade – – –

Base C240 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Base C240 4dr All-wheel Drive Station Wagon

Base C320 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Sport C320 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan
Antenna
3396 3396 3396 3396
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Sunroof
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Front tires
P205/55HR16.0 BSW performance AS P205/55HR16.0 BSW performance AS P205/55HR16.0 BSW performance AS P225/45ZR17.0 BSW performance
Wheels
16" silver alloy 16" silver alloy 16" silver alloy 17" silver alloy
Rear window wipers
3497 – – –
Roof rails
4009 – – –

Base C320 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Station Wagon

Base C320 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Sport C320 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Base C320 4dr All-wheel Drive Station Wagon
Antenna
3396 3396 3396 3396
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Sunroof
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Front tires
P205/55HR16.0 BSW performance AS P205/55HR16.0 BSW performance AS P225/45ZR17.0 BSW performance P205/55HR16.0 BSW performance AS
Wheels
16" silver alloy 16" silver alloy 17" silver alloy 16" silver alloy

Sport C320 2dr Coupe

Base C32 AMG 4dr Sedan
Antenna
3396 3396
Door count
2 doors 4 doors
Sunroof
1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Spoiler
3482 –
Front tires
P205/55HR16.0 BSW performance AS P225/45ZR17.0 BSW performance
Wheels
16" silver alloy 17" polished AMG alloy
Mirrors, auto dimming
4006 –
2nd row sunroof
fixed glass with power sunshade –
Tires - rear
245/40ZR17 –

Seats

Kompressor Sport C230 2dr Coupe

Kompressor Sport C230 4dr Sedan

Base C240 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Base C240 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Station Wagon
Standard seating
5 5 5 5

Base C240 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Base C240 4dr All-wheel Drive Station Wagon

Base C320 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Sport C320 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan
Front seat type
2989 2989 2989 2993
Standard seating
5 5 5 5
Lumbar support
3018 3018 3018 –

Base C320 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Station Wagon

Base C320 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Sport C320 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Base C320 4dr All-wheel Drive Station Wagon
Front seat type
2989 2989 2993 2989
Standard seating
5 5 5 5

Sport C320 2dr Coupe

Base C32 AMG 4dr Sedan
Front seat type
2993 2993
Standard seating
5 5

Entertainment System

Kompressor Sport C230 2dr Coupe

Kompressor Sport C230 4dr Sedan

Base C240 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Base C240 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Station Wagon
Speakers
6 7 7 7

Base C240 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Base C240 4dr All-wheel Drive Station Wagon

Base C320 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Sport C320 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan
Radio
3131 3131 3131 3131
Speakers
7 7 10 10

Base C320 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Station Wagon

Base C320 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Sport C320 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Base C320 4dr All-wheel Drive Station Wagon
Radio
3131 3131 3131 3131
Speakers
10 10 10 10

Sport C320 2dr Coupe

Base C32 AMG 4dr Sedan
Radio
3131 3131
Speakers
6 10

Safety and Security Features

Kompressor Sport C230 2dr Coupe

Kompressor Sport C230 4dr Sedan

Base C240 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Base C240 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Station Wagon
Door curb lights
2 2 2 –

Base C240 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Base C240 4dr All-wheel Drive Station Wagon

Base C320 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Sport C320 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan
Airbags, frontal
3214 3214 3214 3214
Door curb lights
2 2 2 2

Base C320 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Station Wagon

Base C320 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Sport C320 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Base C320 4dr All-wheel Drive Station Wagon
Airbags, frontal
3214 3214 3214 3214
Door curb lights
2 2 2 2

Sport C320 2dr Coupe

Base C32 AMG 4dr Sedan
Airbags, frontal
3214 3214
In-Vehicle Assistance Service
4050 –
Stolen vehicle tracking
4053 –
Door curb lights
2 –

Mechanical Features

Kompressor Sport C230 2dr Coupe

Kompressor Sport C230 4dr Sedan

Base C240 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Base C240 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Station Wagon
Axle ratio
3.46 3.46 3.46 3.46
Turbocharger
3806 3806 – –

Base C240 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Base C240 4dr All-wheel Drive Station Wagon

Base C320 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Sport C320 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan
Engine
4765 4765 4782 4782
Axle ratio
3.27 3.27 3.46 3.46

Base C320 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Station Wagon

Base C320 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Sport C320 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Base C320 4dr All-wheel Drive Station Wagon
Engine
4782 4782 4782 4782
Axle ratio
3.46 3.27 3.27 3.27

Sport C320 2dr Coupe

Base C32 AMG 4dr Sedan
Engine
4782 4782
Axle ratio
3.46 3.06

Other Specs

Base C240 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Base C240 4dr All-wheel Drive Station Wagon

Base C320 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Sport C320 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan
Horsepower rpm
5700 5700 5700 5700

Base C320 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Station Wagon

Base C320 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Sport C320 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Base C320 4dr All-wheel Drive Station Wagon
Horsepower rpm
5700 5700 5700 5700

Sport C320 2dr Coupe

Base C32 AMG 4dr Sedan
Horsepower rpm
5700 6100