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

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

With the price tag ranging from $72,600 to $120,540, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Bentley Flying Spur.

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The Mercedes-Benz S-Class boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 19 to 24 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.

The maximum width and height is 73.10mm x 203.10mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.

Key Specs of 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

  • Fuel Tank: 23.2 gal

  • Wheelbase: 121.5 in

  • MPG: 17 city/24 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 7.6 sec

  • Curb: 4166 lbs

  • Tires: P225/55HR17.0 BSW performance AS

  • Cargo: 15.4 cu.ft

  • Passenger capacity: 5

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): 203.1 x 73.1 x 56.9



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

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is offered in 6 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 S-Class safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.

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

Specs

    • Main Info

    • Doors 4

    • Engine

    • Horsepower 275 hp @ 5750 –
      493 hp @ 6100

    • Torque 295 lb-ft. –
      590 lb-ft.

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 5 - 7.6 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 13.3 - 15.8 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 203.1 in

    • Width 73.1 in

    • Height 56.9 in

    • Wheelbase 121.5 in

    • Curb Weight 4166 lbs

    • Turning radius 19.8 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Seats 5

    • Passenger volume 105

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 23.2 gal

    • City 13 - 17 mpg

    • Combined 16 - 21 mpg

    • Highway 19 - 24 mpg

    • Highway range 440.8 - 556.8 mi



Specifications

Base S430 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Base S500 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Base S500 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Base S600 4dr Sedan
Exterior length
203.10 in 203.10 in 203.10 in 203.10 in
Exterior body width
73.10 in 73.10 in 73.10 in 73.10 in
Exterior height
56.90 in 56.90 in 56.90 in 56.90 in
Horsepower
275 302 302 493
Torque
295 339 339 590
Fuel economy - city
17 mpg 16 mpg 16 mpg 13 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
24 mpg 23 mpg 23 mpg 19 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
7.60 seconds 6.90 seconds 6.20 seconds 5.00 seconds
1/4 mile time
15.80 seconds 15.20 seconds 14.80 seconds 13.50 seconds
1/4 mile speed
88 mph 91 mph 90 mph 105 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.90 0.90 0.80 0.90
Slalom speed
59 mph 59 mph 59 mph 60 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.54/3.31 " 3.82/3.31 " 3.82/3.31 " 3.23/3.43 "
Curb weight
4166.00 lbs 4170.00 lbs 4390.00 lbs 4610.00 lbs
Wheelbase
121.50 in 121.50 in 121.50 in 121.50 in
Front track
62.00 " 62.00 " 62.00 " 62.00 "
Rear track
62.00 " 62.00 " 62.00 " 62.00 "
Turning radius
19.80 19.80 19.80 19.80
Front legroom
41.30 in 41.30 in 41.30 in 41.30 in
Rear legroom
40.30 in 40.30 in 40.30 in 40.30 in
Front headroom
37.60 in 37.60 in 37.60 in 37.60 in
Rear headroom
38.40 in 38.40 in 38.40 in 38.40 in
Front hip room
59.90 in 59.90 in 59.90 in 59.90 in
Rear hip room
59.40 in 59.40 in 59.40 in 59.40 in
Front shoulder room
59.20 in 59.20 in 59.20 in 59.20 in
Rear shoulder room
58.30 in 58.30 in 58.30 in 58.30 in
Luggage volume
15.40 cu.ft. 15.40 cu.ft. 15.40 cu.ft. 15.40 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
15.40 cu.ft. 15.40 cu.ft. 15.40 cu.ft. 15.40 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
105 cu.ft. 105 cu.ft. 105 cu.ft. 105 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
23.20 gal. 23.20 gal. 23.20 gal. 23.20 gal.
Drag coefficient
0.27 0.27 0.27 0.27

Base S430 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Base S55 AMG 4dr Sedan
Exterior length
203.10 in 203.10 in
Exterior body width
73.10 in 73.10 in
Exterior height
56.90 in 56.90 in
Horsepower
275 493
Torque
295 516
Fuel economy - city
17 mpg 16 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
24 mpg 22 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
6.70 seconds 5.00 seconds
1/4 mile time
15.10 seconds 13.30 seconds
1/4 mile speed
87 mph 106 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.80 0.90
Slalom speed
59 mph 60 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.54/3.31 " 3.82/3.62 "
Curb weight
4390.00 lbs 4300.00 lbs
Wheelbase
121.50 in 121.50 in
Front track
62.00 " 62.00 "
Rear track
62.00 " 62.00 "
Turning radius
19.80 19.80
Front legroom
41.30 in 41.30 in
Rear legroom
40.30 in 40.30 in
Front headroom
37.60 in 37.60 in
Rear headroom
38.40 in 38.40 in
Front hip room
59.90 in 59.90 in
Rear hip room
59.40 in 59.40 in
Front shoulder room
59.20 in 59.20 in
Rear shoulder room
58.30 in 58.30 in
Luggage volume
15.40 cu.ft. 15.40 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
15.40 cu.ft. 15.40 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
105 cu.ft. 105 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
23.20 gal. 23.20 gal.
Drag coefficient
0.27 0.27

Interior Features

Base S430 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Base S500 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Base S500 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Base S600 4dr Sedan
12V DC power outlet
3 3 3 3
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2 2

Base S430 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Base S55 AMG 4dr Sedan
Air conditioning, front
2820 2820
12V DC power outlet
3 3
Seatback storage pockets
2 2

Exterior Features

Base S430 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Base S500 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Base S500 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Base S600 4dr Sedan
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
P225/55HR17.0 BSW performance AS P225/55HR17.0 BSW performance AS P225/55HR17.0 BSW performance AS P245/45ZR18.0 BSW performance
Wheels
17" silver alloy 17" silver alloy 17" silver alloy 18" polished alloy
Tires - rear
265/40YR10 265/40YR10 275/40YR10 –

Base S430 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Base S55 AMG 4dr Sedan
Antenna
3396 3396
Door count
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
Front tires
P225/55HR17.0 BSW performance AS P245/45ZR18.0 BSW performance
Wheels
17" silver alloy 18" polished AMG alloy
Tires - rear
275/40YR10 265/40ZR18

Seats

Base S430 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Base S500 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Base S500 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Base S600 4dr Sedan
Standard seating
5 5 5 5

Base S430 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Base S55 AMG 4dr Sedan
Front seat type
2989 2986
Standard seating
5 5

Entertainment System

Base S430 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Base S500 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Base S500 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Base S600 4dr Sedan
Speakers
10 10 10 10
1st row LCD screen
1 1 1 1
CD changer compatible
4079 4079 4079 –

Base S430 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Base S55 AMG 4dr Sedan
Radio
3131 3131
Speakers
10 10
1st row LCD screen
1 1
CD changer compatible
4079 –

Safety and Security Features

Base S430 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Base S500 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Base S500 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Base S600 4dr Sedan
Door curb lights
4 4 4 4

Base S430 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Base S55 AMG 4dr Sedan
Airbags, frontal
3214 3214
Door curb lights
4 4

Mechanical Features

Base S430 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Base S500 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Base S500 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Base S600 4dr Sedan
Axle ratio
2.82 2.82 3.08 2.65

Base S430 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Base S55 AMG 4dr Sedan
Engine
4811 4824
Front anti-roll bar
3577 –
Rear anti-roll bar
3620 –
Axle ratio
3.08 2.65

Other Specs

Base S430 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Base S55 AMG 4dr Sedan
Horsepower rpm
5750 6100