Compare 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Details
Pricing | |||
MSRP | $24,950 | $70,400 | $34,800 |
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Invoice | $23,204 | $64,225 | $31,830 |
Destination | $720 | $695 | $695 |
Interior Edit | |||
Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Automatic |
Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | N/A |
Cargo Net | Optional | Standard | N/A |
Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring |
Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather |
12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Overhead Console | Mini | N/A | N/A |
Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | N/A | N/A |
Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
Rear Windows | Fixed | Power | Power |
1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | Optional |
Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Voltage Gauge | N/A | Standard | N/A |
Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night |
Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Power |
Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 2 | 2 |
Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather |
Air Compressor | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Seats Edit | |||
Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket | Bucket |
Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 10-way Power | 8-way Power |
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 10-way Power | 6-way Power |
Lumbar Support | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt |
Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
Memory | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver |
Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | Bench | Bench |
Rear Armrest | N/A | Standard | With Pass-thru And Skibag |
Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
Seat Trim | Cloth | Leather | Leatherette |
Entertainment Edit | |||
Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
Cassette Player | Standard | Standard | Optional |
CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | Trunk/cargo Area Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single |
CD Changer Compatible | Standard | N/A | Standard |
MP3 Capability | N/A | N/A | Standard |
Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Voice Recognition | Optional | N/A | N/A |
Speakers | 6 | 12 | 12 Harman/kardon |
Amplifier | N/A | Optional | Standard |
Equalizer | N/A | Graphic | N/A |
Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Navigation System | Optional | Standard | Optional |
Safety and Security Edit | |||
Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
Airbags, Side Impact | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Tube 1st And 2nd Row | Tube 1st Row |
Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Tele Aid | N/A | N/A |
Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Optional | N/A | N/A |
Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Power Front | Front |
Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
Headlights | Halogen | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon | Halogen |
Exterior Light Control | Programmable | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Headlight Washer | Optional | Standard | Optional |
Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Parking Assist | N/A | Optional | Optional |
Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Optional |
Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
Rear Child Safety Door Locks | N/A | Standard | Standard |
Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
First Aid Kit | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Low Tire Pressure Warning | N/A | Standard | Optional |
Overview | |||
Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance ( Unlimited Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) |
Warranty Edit | |||
Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 72 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/unlimited Miles |
Warranty - Roadside Assistance | Unlimited Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
Warranty - Maintenance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
Exterior Edit | |||
Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Black | Black |
Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome |
Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
Door Count | 2 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Trunk | Trunk |
Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger |
Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
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 |
2nd Row Sunroof | Fixed Glass With Power Sunshade | N/A | N/A |
Spoiler | N/A | Lip | Lip |
Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | N/A |
Front Tires | P205/55HR16.0 BSW Performance AS | P245/40ZR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | P205/50VR17.0 BSW AS |
Tires - Rear | N/A | 275/35ZR18 | 245/40ZR10 |
Wheels | 16" Silver Aluminum | 18" Chrome Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Aluminum | Full-size Aluminum | Full-size Aluminum |
Windshield Wipers - Front | Fixed Interval | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Optional | Standard | Optional |
Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | N/A |
Mechanical Edit | |||
Engine | 1.8L I-4 | 5.0L V-8 | 3.0L I-6 |
Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
Turbocharger | Intercooled Supercharger | N/A | N/A |
Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel |
Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
Steering | Rack And Pinion | Re-circulating Ball | Rack And Pinion |
Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Suspension Tuning | Sport | Sport | Sport |
Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
Electronic Stability System | Standard | DSC III | DSC III |
Sequential Shift Control | Touch-Shift | N/A | STEPTRONIC |
Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
Axle Ratio | 3.46 | 3.15 | 2.93 |
Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Standard | N/A |
Specifications Edit | |||
Exterior Length | 171.0 " | 188.4 " | 176.0 " |
Exterior Body Width | 68.0 " | 70.9 " | 68.5 " |
Exterior Height | 54.3 " | 56.7 " | 55.7 " |
Engine | 1.8L I-4 | 5.0L V-8 | 3.0L I-6 |
Horsepower | 189 @ 5,800 Rpm | 394 @ 6,600 Rpm | 225 @ 5,900 Rpm |
Torque | 192 @ 3,500 Rpm | 368 @ 3,800 Rpm | 214 @ 3,500 Rpm |
Fuel Economy - City | 21 Mpg | 13 Mpg | 20 Mpg |
Fuel Economy - Highway | 31 Mpg | 21 Mpg | 30 Mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.0 Seconds | 5.2 Seconds | 7.0 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Time | 15.9 Seconds | 13.7 Seconds | 15.5 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Speed | 86 Mph | 104 Mph | 91 Mph |
Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 61 Mph | 61 Mph |
Bore-and-Stroke | 3.23/3.35 " | 3.70/3.50 " | 3.31/3.53 " |
Curb Weight | 3,250 Lbs. | 4,024 Lbs. | 3,285 Lbs. |
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 5,049 Lbs. | N/A |
Payload | N/A | 1,025 Lbs. | N/A |
Wheelbase | 106.9 " | 111.4 " | 107.3 " |
Front Track | 58.8 " | 59.6 " | 57.9 " |
Rear Track | 57.6 " | 60.1 " | 58.4 " |
Turning Radius | 17.7 '' | 19.0 '' | 17.2 '' |
Drag Coefficient | .29 | .31 | .31 |
Front Legroom | 42.0 " | 41.7 " | 41.4 " |
Rear Legroom | 33.0 " | 34.2 " | 34.6 " |
Front Headroom | 38.5 " | 37.4 " | 38.4 " |
Rear Headroom | 36.3 " | 37.2 " | 37.5 " |
Front Hip Room | 52.8 " | 58.0 " | 56.6 " |
Rear Hip Room | 51.7 " | 58.5 " | 56.6 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 52.8 " | 56.8 " | 54.4 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 51.7 " | 55.9 " | 54.2 " |
Luggage Volume | 9.9 Cu.ft. | 11.1 Cu.ft. | 10.7 Cu.ft. |
Luggage Volume (max) | 38.1 Cu.ft. | 11.1 Cu.ft. | 10.7 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 85 Cu.ft. | 92 Cu.ft. | 91 Cu.ft. |
Fuel Tank | 16.2 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. | 16.6 Gal. |
Cost To Own | |||
NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||