2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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With sizable increases in performance, safety and refinement, Mercedes-Benz has shown that it's not about to take a backseat to anyone else in the premium luxury sedan market.

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Pros

World-class performance, state-of-the-art safety features, spacious and comfortable cabin.

Cons

Complicated COMAND system, standard V8 models not as much fun to drive as BMW 7 Series.

Available S-Class Sedan Models

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S430

4.3L V8 engine
Automatic transmission
Up to 15 cty/22 hwy mpg
Navigation System
Side/Curtain Airbags
Stability Control
Traction Control

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S430 4MATIC

4.3L V8 engine
Automatic transmission
Up to 15 cty/20 hwy mpg
All-wheel drive
Navigation System
Side/Curtain Airbags
Stability Control
Traction Control

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S500

5.0L V8 engine
Automatic transmission
Up to 14 cty/20 hwy mpg
Navigation System
Side/Curtain Airbags
Stability Control
Traction Control

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S500 4MATIC

5.0L V8 engine
Automatic transmission
Up to 14 cty/19 hwy mpg
All-wheel drive
Navigation System
Side/Curtain Airbags
Stability Control
Traction Control

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S600

5.5L V12 engine
Automatic transmission
Up to 12 cty/17 hwy mpg
Navigation System
Side/Curtain Airbags
Stability Control
Traction Control

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Available S-Class S55 AMG Models

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S55 AMG

5.5L V8 engine
Automatic transmission
Up to 13 cty/20 hwy mpg
Navigation System
Side/Curtain Airbags
Stability Control
Traction Control

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What's New for 2003

For 2003, there is more power for the S55 and S600 models, both of which now put out nearly 500 horsepower. Also Pre-Safe, a system that detects an imminent impact and quickly adjusts seating positions as well as seatbelt tension to better safeguard the occupants, debuts. Mercedes' 4Matic all-wheel-drive system becomes available on the S430 and S500 and a minor freshening inside and out are meant to keep these big Benzes near the top of luxury car buyer's shopping lists.

2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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