Compare 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $106,500 | $115,800 | $70,400 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $99,045 | $105,540 | $64,225 |
| Destination | $720 | $695 | $695 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | Portable Voice Activated | Pre-wiring |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Metal-look | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | Mini | Full | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | N/A |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| 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 And Rear | 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 | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Keyfob | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Voice Recorder | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Air Compressor | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Adaptive Bucket | Adaptive Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 12-way Power | 12-way Power | 10-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 12-way Power | 12-way Power | 10-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | 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 |
| Cooled Front Seats | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Memory | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear | Driver |
| Rear Seats | Bench | Split-bench | Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | With Pass-thru And Skibag | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - W/tilt | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Heated Rear Seats | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Cooled Rear Seats | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single, Trunk/cargo Area Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single, In-dash Mounted 6-disc | Trunk/cargo Area Mounted 6-disc |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Speakers | 10 Bose | 13 Harman/kardon | 12 |
| Amplifier | N/A | Premium | Optional |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | Graphic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Navigation System | COMAND | Yes With Voice Activation | Standard |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| 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 And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Tele Aid | Standard | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Power Front/manual Rear | Power Front | Power Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-Xenon | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-xenon | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon |
| Exterior Light Control | Programmable | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 4 | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Parktronic | Standard | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| 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 | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | N/A | Black |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Power Open And Close Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | 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 | Driver And Passenger |
| 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 |
| Spoiler | N/A | N/A | Lip |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P245/45ZR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | P245/45ZR19.0 BSW Summer Performance | P245/40ZR18.0 BSW Summer Performance |
| Tires - Rear | 265/40ZR18 | 275/40ZR19 | 275/35ZR18 |
| Wheels | 18" Polished AMG Aluminum | 19" Silver Aluminum | 18" Chrome Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Aluminum | Full-size Aluminum | Full-size Aluminum |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 5.5L V-8 | 6.0L V-12 | 5.0L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | SOHC | 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 | Rack And Pinion | Re-circulating Ball |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Servotronic | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Sport | Sport |
| Ride Control | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Adaptive Suspension | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | Automatic W/driver Control | N/A | N/A |
| Automatic Level Control | 4-corner | Rear | N/A |
| Front Suspension Type | Multi-link | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | N/A | 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 | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Air | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | DSC | DSC III |
| Sequential Shift Control | AMG Speed Shift | STEPTRONIC | N/A |
| Transmission | 5-spd W/OD | 6-spd W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 2.65 | 3.15 | 3.15 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 203.1 " | 203.5 " | 188.4 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 73.1 " | 74.9 " | 70.9 " |
| Exterior Height | 56.9 " | 58.7 " | 56.7 " |
| Engine | 5.5L V-8 | 6.0L V-12 | 5.0L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 493 @ 6,100 Rpm | 438 @ 6,000 Rpm | 394 @ 6,600 Rpm |
| Torque | 516 @ 2,750 Rpm | 444 @ 3,950 Rpm | 368 @ 3,800 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 16 Mpg | 15 Mpg | 13 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 22 Mpg | 23 Mpg | 21 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 5.0 Seconds | 5.5 Seconds | 5.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 13.3 Seconds | 14.0 Seconds | 13.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 106 Mph | 101 Mph | 104 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | 59 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.82/3.62 " | 3.50/3.15 " | 3.70/3.50 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,300 Lbs. | 4,872 Lbs. | 4,024 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 5,930 Lbs. | 5,049 Lbs. |
| Payload | N/A | 1,058 Lbs. | 1,025 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 121.5 " | 123.2 " | 111.4 " |
| Front Track | 62.0 " | 62.1 " | 59.6 " |
| Rear Track | 62.0 " | 62.3 " | 60.1 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.8 '' | 20.6 '' | 19.0 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .27 | .29 | .31 |
| Front Legroom | 41.3 " | 41.9 " | 41.7 " |
| Rear Legroom | 40.3 " | 43.4 " | 34.2 " |
| Front Headroom | 37.6 " | 39.2 " | 37.4 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.4 " | 38.5 " | 37.2 " |
| Front Hip Room | 59.9 " | N/A | 58.0 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 59.4 " | N/A | 58.5 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 59.2 " | 59.3 " | 56.8 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 58.3 " | 58.9 " | 55.9 " |
| Luggage Volume | 15.4 Cu.ft. | 18.0 Cu.ft. | 11.1 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 15.4 Cu.ft. | 18.0 Cu.ft. | 11.1 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 105 Cu.ft. | 105 Cu.ft. | 92 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 23.2 Gal. | 23.3 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
