Compare 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Details
Pricing | |||
MSRP | $34,525 | $29,600 | $70,400 |
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Invoice | $32,108 | $27,095 | $64,225 |
Destination | $720 | $695 | $695 |
Interior Edit | |||
Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Cargo Net | N/A | N/A | Standard |
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 | 2 | 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 | Power | Power Vented | Power |
1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear |
1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | N/A | Standard |
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 | 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 | 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 | Day-night | Auto-dimming 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 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather |
Air Compressor | N/A | N/A | Standard |
Seats Edit | |||
Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Sport Bucket |
Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way Power | 6-way | 10-way Power |
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way Power | 6-way | 10-way Power |
Lumbar Support | Driver | N/A | 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 | 60-40 Bench | Bench |
Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
Seat Trim | Leather | Leatherette | Leather |
Entertainment Edit | |||
Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
Cassette Player | Standard | Optional | Standard |
CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | Trunk/cargo Area Mounted 6-disc |
CD Changer Compatible | Standard | Standard | N/A |
MP3 Capability | N/A | Standard | N/A |
Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Voice Recognition | Optional | N/A | N/A |
Speakers | 7 | 10 | 12 |
Amplifier | N/A | Optional | Optional |
Equalizer | N/A | N/A | Graphic |
Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Optional | Standard |
Navigation System | Optional | Optional | Standard |
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 Row | Tube 1st And 2nd 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 And Rear | Front | Power Front |
Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon |
Exterior Light Control | Programmable | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Headlight Washer | Optional | Optional | Standard |
Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Door Curb Lights | 2 | N/A | N/A |
Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Parking Assist | N/A | N/A | Optional |
Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
Panic Alarm | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | N/A | 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 | N/A | 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 | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Body-colored | Black |
Bodyside Insert | Chrome | N/A | N/A |
Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome |
Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
Door Count | 4 Doors | 2 Doors | 4 Doors |
Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Trunk | Trunk |
Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger |
Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver | N/A | 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 | Lip | N/A | Lip |
Roof Rails | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Front Tires | P205/55HR16.0 BSW Performance AS | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P245/40ZR18.0 BSW Summer Performance |
Tires - Rear | N/A | N/A | 275/35ZR18 |
Wheels | 16" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum | 18" Chrome Aluminum |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Aluminum | Full-size Aluminum | Full-size Aluminum |
Windshield Wipers - Front | Fixed Interval | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Optional | Optional | Standard |
Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | N/A | N/A |
Mechanical Edit | |||
Engine | 2.6L V-6 | 2.5L I-6 | 5.0L V-8 |
Engine - Valvetrain | SOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
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 | 4MATIC All 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 | Standard | Standard |
Suspension Tuning | Regular | 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 | STEPTRONIC | N/A |
Transmission | 5-spd W/OD | 5-spd Man | 6-spd Man W/OD |
Axle Ratio | 3.27 | 3.15 | 3.15 |
Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | N/A | Standard |
Specifications Edit | |||
Exterior Length | 178.9 " | 176.7 " | 188.4 " |
Exterior Body Width | 68.0 " | 69.2 " | 70.9 " |
Exterior Height | 56.7 " | 53.9 " | 56.7 " |
Engine | 2.6L V-6 | 2.5L I-6 | 5.0L V-8 |
Horsepower | 168 @ 5,700 Rpm | 184 @ 6,000 Rpm | 394 @ 6,600 Rpm |
Torque | 177 @ 4,700 Rpm | 175 @ 3,500 Rpm | 368 @ 3,800 Rpm |
Fuel Economy - City | 19 Mpg | 20 Mpg | 13 Mpg |
Fuel Economy - Highway | 25 Mpg | 29 Mpg | 21 Mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.9 Seconds | 7.8 Seconds | 5.2 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Time | 16.1 Seconds | 16.3 Seconds | 13.7 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Speed | 81 Mph | 86 Mph | 104 Mph |
Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 61 Mph | 61 Mph |
Bore-and-Stroke | 3.54/2.69 " | 3.31/2.95 " | 3.70/3.50 " |
Curb Weight | 3,470 Lbs. | 3,197 Lbs. | 4,024 Lbs. |
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 4,255 Lbs. | 5,049 Lbs. |
Payload | N/A | 1,058 Lbs. | 1,025 Lbs. |
Wheelbase | 106.9 " | 107.3 " | 111.4 " |
Front Track | 58.8 " | 57.9 " | 59.6 " |
Rear Track | 57.6 " | 58.4 " | 60.1 " |
Turning Radius | 17.7 '' | 17.2 '' | 19.0 '' |
Drag Coefficient | .31 | .32 | .31 |
Front Legroom | 42.0 " | 41.7 " | 41.7 " |
Rear Legroom | 33.0 " | 33.2 " | 34.2 " |
Front Headroom | 38.5 " | 37.5 " | 37.4 " |
Rear Headroom | 38.0 " | 36.5 " | 37.2 " |
Front Hip Room | 52.0 " | 57.0 " | 58.0 " |
Rear Hip Room | 54.4 " | 55.2 " | 58.5 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 53.2 " | 54.5 " | 56.8 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 54.3 " | 52.7 " | 55.9 " |
Luggage Volume | 25.2 Cu.ft. | 14.5 Cu.ft. | 11.1 Cu.ft. |
Luggage Volume (max) | 63.6 Cu.ft. | 14.5 Cu.ft. | 11.1 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 89 Cu.ft. | 84 Cu.ft. | 92 Cu.ft. |
Fuel Tank | 16.2 Gal. | 16.6 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. |
Cost To Own | |||
NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||