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Used 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Features & Specs

Overview

Overview
Starting MSRP: $72,600
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Starting MSRP: $81,000
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Starting MSRP: $75,500
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Engine Typegasgasgas
Transmission5-speed shiftable automatic5-speed shiftable automatic5-speed shiftable automatic
Drive Trainrear wheel driverear wheel driveall wheel drive
CylindersV8V8V8
Combined MPG181617
Total Seating555
Basic Warranty4 yr./ 50000 mi.4 yr./ 50000 mi.4 yr./ 50000 mi.

Drive Train

Drive Train
Starting MSRP: $72,600
Starting MSRP: $81,000
Starting MSRP: $75,500
Drive typerear wheel driverear wheel driveall wheel drive
Transmission5-speed shiftable automatic5-speed shiftable automatic5-speed shiftable automatic
Center limited slip differentialnonoyes
mechanical center differentialnonoyes

Fuel & MPG

Fuel & MPG
Starting MSRP: $72,600
Starting MSRP: $81,000
Starting MSRP: $75,500
EPA mileage est. (cty/hwy)15/22 mpg14/20 mpg15/20 mpg
Range in miles (cty/hwy)349.5/512.6 mi.326.2/466.0 mi.349.5/466.0 mi.
Fuel tank capacity23.3 gal.23.3 gal.23.3 gal.
Combined MPG181617
Fuel typepremium unleaded (required)premium unleaded (required)premium unleaded (required)

Engine

Engine
Starting MSRP: $72,600
Starting MSRP: $81,000
Starting MSRP: $75,500
Torque295 ft-lbs. @ 3000 rpm339 ft-lbs. @ 2700 rpm295 ft-lbs. @ 3000 rpm
Base engine size4.3 L5.0 L4.3 L
Horsepower275 hp @ 5500 rpm302 hp @ 5600 rpm275 hp @ 5500 rpm
Turning circle39.7 ft.39.7 ft.40 ft.
Valves242424
Base engine typegasgasgas
Cam typeSingle overhead cam (SOHC)Single overhead cam (SOHC)Single overhead cam (SOHC)
CylindersV8V8V8

Safety

Safety
Starting MSRP: $72,600
Starting MSRP: $81,000
Starting MSRP: $75,500
electronic brakeforce distributionyesyesyes
dual front and dual rear side-mounted airbagsyesyesyes
4-wheel ABSyesyesyes
Turn signal mirrorsyesyesyes
daytime running lightsyesyesyes
front fog/driving lightsyesyesyes
Rear center 3-point beltyesyesyes
child seat anchorsyesyesyes
front and rear head airbagsyesyesyes
stability controlyesyesyes
Emergency braking assistyesyesyes
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivationyesyesyes
front and rear seatbelt pretensionersyesyesyes
remote anti-theft alarm systemyesyesyes
Front and rear ventilated disc brakesyesyesyes
2 front headrestsyesyesyes
3 rear headrestsyesyesyes
Rear multi-adjustable headrestsyesyesyes
dusk sensing headlampsyesyesyes
auto delay off headlampsyesyesyes
traction controlyesyesyes
Emergency interior trunk releaseyesyesyes
xenon high intensity discharge headlampnoyesno
self-leveling headlightsnoyesno
high pressure washers headlampsnoyesno

In-Car Entertainment

In-Car Entertainment
Starting MSRP: $72,600
Starting MSRP: $81,000
Starting MSRP: $75,500
Bose premium brand stereo systemyesyesyes
AM/FM CD-controller stereoyesyesyes
speed sensitive volume controlyesyesyes
Bose premium brand speakersyesyesyes
10 total speakersyesyesyes
1 subwoofer(s)yesyesyes

Comfort & Convenience

Comfort & Convenience
Starting MSRP: $72,600
Starting MSRP: $81,000
Starting MSRP: $75,500
remote trunk releaseyesyesyes
front seatback storageyesyesyes
cruise controlyesyesyes
leather steering wheelyesyesyes
Climate controlyesyesyes
turn signal in mirrorsyesyesyes
leather and wood trim on center consoleyesyesyes
leather and wood trim on dashyesyesyes
Audio controls on steering wheelyesyesyes
Dual illuminating vanity mirrorsyesyesyes
speed-proportional power steeringyesyesyes
front and rear cupholdersyesyesyes
electrochromatic inside rearview mirroryesyesyes
front and rear door pocketsyesyesyes
retained accessory poweryesyesyes
Rear floor matsyesyesyes
tilt and telescopic steering wheelyesyesyes
interior active charcoal air filteryesyesyes
front and rear reading lightsyesyesyes
leather trim on shift knobyesyesyes
leather and wood trim on doorsyesyesyes
trunk lightyesyesyes

Power Feature

Power Feature
Starting MSRP: $72,600
Starting MSRP: $81,000
Starting MSRP: $75,500
Power mirrorsyesyesyes
Reverse tilt passenger mirror provides curb view when vehicle in reverseyesyesyes
4 one-touch power windowsyesyesyes
remote keyless power door locksyesyesyes
Heated mirrorsyesyesyes

Instrumentation

Instrumentation
Starting MSRP: $72,600
Starting MSRP: $81,000
Starting MSRP: $75,500
low fuel level warningyesyesyes
clockyesyesyes
external temperature displayyesyesyes
trip computeryesyesyes
tachometeryesyesyes

Front Seats

Front Seats
Starting MSRP: $72,600
Starting MSRP: $81,000
Starting MSRP: $75,500
14 -way power passenger seatyesyesyes
bucket front seatsyesyesyes
height adjustable passenger seatyesyesyes
Front leg room41.3 in.41.3 in.41.3 in.
14 -way power driver seatyesyesyes
leatheryesyesyes
Front head room37.6 in.37.6 in.37.6 in.
height adjustable driver seatyesyesyes
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar supportyesyesyes
Front shoulder room59.2 in.59.2 in.59.2 in.
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar supportyesyesyes
Front hip room59.9 in.59.9 in.59.9 in.
multi-level heating driver seatnoyesno
multi-level heating passenger seatnoyesno

Rear Seats

Rear Seats
Starting MSRP: $72,600
Starting MSRP: $81,000
Starting MSRP: $75,500
Rear head room38.4 in.38.4 in.38.4 in.
Rear hip Room59.4 in.59.4 in.59.4 in.
Rear leg room40.3 in.40.3 in.40.3 in.
Rear shoulder room58.3 in.58.3 in.58.3 in.
rear ventilation ductsyesyesyes
folding with storage center armrestyesyesyes

Measurements

Measurements
Starting MSRP: $72,600
Starting MSRP: $81,000
Starting MSRP: $75,500
Front track62 in.62 in.62 in.
Maximum cargo capacity15.4 cu.ft.15.4 cu.ft.15.4 cu.ft.
Length203.1 in.203.1 in.203.1 in.
Curb weight4160 lbs.4170 lbs.4390 lbs.
Cargo capacity, all seats in place15.4 cu.ft.15.4 cu.ft.15.4 cu.ft.
Drag Coefficient.27 Cd..27 Cd..27 Cd.
Height57.2 in.57.2 in.57.2 in.
Wheel base121.5 in.121.5 in.121.5 in.
Width73 in.73 in.73 in.
Rear track62 in.62 in.62 in.

Colors

Colors
Starting MSRP: $72,600
Starting MSRP: $81,000
Starting MSRP: $75,500
Exterior Colors
  • Almandine Black Metallic
  • Black
  • Brilliant Silver Metallic
  • Alabaster White
  • Capri Blue Metallic
  • Desert Silver Metallic
  • Black Opal Metallic
  • Bordeaux Red Metallic
  • Midnight Blue
  • Obsidian Black Metallic
  • Horizon Blue Metallic
  • designo Graphite
  • designo Mocha Black
  • Tectite Gray Metallic
  • Wedgewood Blue Metallic
  • designo Silver
  • Everest Green Metallic
  • Pewter Silver Metallic
  • Almandine Black Metallic
  • Black
  • Brilliant Silver Metallic
  • Alabaster White
  • Capri Blue Metallic
  • Desert Silver Metallic
  • Black Opal Metallic
  • Bordeaux Red Metallic
  • Midnight Blue
  • Obsidian Black Metallic
  • Horizon Blue Metallic
  • designo Graphite
  • designo Mocha Black
  • Tectite Gray Metallic
  • Wedgewood Blue Metallic
  • designo Silver
  • Everest Green Metallic
  • Pewter Silver Metallic
  • Midnight Blue
  • Obsidian Black Metallic
  • Horizon Blue Metallic
  • Tectite Gray Metallic
  • Wedgewood Blue Metallic
  • Almandine Black Metallic
  • Black
  • Brilliant Silver Metallic
  • Everest Green Metallic
  • Alabaster White
  • Pewter Silver Metallic
  • Capri Blue Metallic
  • Desert Silver Metallic
  • Black Opal Metallic
  • Bordeaux Red Metallic
Interior Colors
  • Stone
  • Charcoal
  • Java
  • Light Brown
  • Graphite
  • Ash
  • Stone
  • Charcoal
  • Java
  • Light Brown
  • Graphite
  • Ash
  • Stone
  • Charcoal
  • Java
  • Ash

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels
Starting MSRP: $72,600
Starting MSRP: $81,000
Starting MSRP: $75,500
inside mounted spare tireyesyesyes
Null tiresyesyesyes
fullsize matching spare tireyesyesyes
17 x 7.5 in. wheelsyesyesno
225/60R H tiresyesnono
alloy wheelsyesyesyes
225/55R H tiresnoyesno
245/45R Y tiresnonoyes
18 x 8.5 in. wheelsnonoyes

Suspension

Suspension
Starting MSRP: $72,600
Starting MSRP: $81,000
Starting MSRP: $75,500
four-wheel independent suspensionyesyesyes
multi-link rear suspensionyesyesyes
double wishbone front suspensionyesyesyes

Warranty

Warranty
Starting MSRP: $72,600
Starting MSRP: $81,000
Starting MSRP: $75,500
Free Maintenance4 yr./ 50000 mi.4 yr./ 50000 mi.4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Basic4 yr./ 50000 mi.4 yr./ 50000 mi.4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Drivetrain4 yr./ 50000 mi.4 yr./ 50000 mi.4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Rust4 yr./ 50000 mi.4 yr./ 50000 mi.4 yr./ 50000 mi.

Inventory

Inventory
Starting MSRP: $72,600
Starting MSRP: $81,000
Starting MSRP: $75,500
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