The M-Class' navigation system enters the 21st century by ditching the old CD-ROM-based design for a much more efficient DVD-based setup. This is the lone change as the MLs received numerous updates last year.

Consumer reviews

Read what other owners think about the 2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class.

Overall Consumer Rating

4.4141 reviews

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4(21%)

3(11%)

2(5%)

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2003 ML350 Inspiration Edition 225k miles and still going strong

sbushue,06/02/2011

Family bought this SUV used back in 2005 and since then put on 175k miles on it. Been extremely reliable. Of course there is the maintenance. However, it is expected with any vehicle. This has now became my vehicle (3rd owner), and am confident it will get to well over 300k. Has handled well on the road, especially on the curves and in the winter time as well.

Can you believe

Joey Martin,10/25/2010

I have owned this ML 500 for 6 yrs and it has a total of 174,000 mi. It has been bullet proof! Yes it's hard on brakes, every 22k mi. Tires depending on brand 30-35K. Mechanically, the only major issue? I just had the dealer install a new power steering pump at 171,000 mi. Wow! Great SUV, the best MB I have ever owned. Why get a new one?

ML320

harry andrews,01/05/2006

This has been a wonderful car. Built like a truck. A little rough in town, but get it on the highway and it drives like a dream, solid and heavy. Good gas mileage, usually around 25-26 mpg.

164K miles runs like new

Joey,07/25/2010

I have maintained this ML 500 at the dealership since purchase. WOW, the only issue has been brake jobs every 25K miles, a new battery at 100K and of curse oil changes 5k. I take care of it and it has NEVER let me down. My favorite car/SUV ever! maybe, I am lucky but this ML 500 has been bullet proof.

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Features & Specs

MPG

14 city / 17 hwy

Seats 5

5-speed shiftable automatic

Gas

215 hp @ 5600 rpm

MPG

14 city / 17 hwy

Seats 5

5-speed shiftable automatic

Gas

232 hp @ 5750 rpm

MPG

13 city / 16 hwy

Seats 5

5-speed shiftable automatic

Gas

288 hp @ 5600 rpm

MPG

13 city / 17 hwy

Seats 5

5-speed shiftable automatic

Gas

342 hp @ 5500 rpm

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Safety

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover3 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Side Impact Test
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good
IIHS Small Overlap Front Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test
Good

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Used 2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Overview

The Used 2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class is offered in the following submodels: M-Class ML55 AMG, M-Class SUV. Available styles include ML320 AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 5A), ML350 AWD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 5A), ML500 AWD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A), and ML55 AMG AWD 4dr SUV (5.5L 8cyl 5A).

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