Compare 2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $36,600 | $39,500 | $44,925 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $34,038 | $36,105 | $39,084 |
| Destination | $720 | $695 | $575 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Automatic | Manual | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather/genuine Wood |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Lighter Elements | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | Mini | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | N/A | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| 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 | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | 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 |
| 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 |
| Fuel Door Release | Keyfob | N/A | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | N/A |
| 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/genuine Wood |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | 4-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Driver And Passenger |
| 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 | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - W/tilt | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| 3rd Row Seats | Bucket | N/A | 50-50 Split-bench |
| Seat Trim | Cloth/vinyl | 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 | Trunk/cargo Area Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc |
| CD Changer Compatible | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Seat Audio Controls | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Speakers | 6 | 10 | 11 Performance |
| Amplifier | Standard | Optional | Premium |
| Equalizer | N/A | Graphic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Entertainment System | N/A | N/A | With DVD |
| Navigation System | Optional | Optional | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 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 | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Tube 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Tele Aid | N/A | Lexus Link |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Parktronic | Optional | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| 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 | N/A | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| 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 (72 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited 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 | 72 Months/70,000 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/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | N/A |
| 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 | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Black | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Tailgate | Swing-out |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Flip-up | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open 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 | Wing | Lip | Wing |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Roof Rails | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Step Bumper | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Front Tires | P255/60HR17.0 BSW Performance AS | P235/65HR17.0 BSW AS | P265/65HR17.0 BSW M+S |
| Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | 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 | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval |
| Running Boards | Illuminated | N/A | Illuminated |
| Fender Flares | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.2L V-6 | 3.0L I-6 | 4.7L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | SOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded | Premium Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
| 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 | All Wheel | Four-wheel |
| 4WD Shift | Electronic | N/A | Electronic |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Ride Control | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Adaptive Suspension | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | N/A | Automatic W/driver Control | Automatic W/driver Control |
| Automatic Level Control | N/A | Rear | Rear |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Strut | Double Wishbone |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Torsion Bar | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Air |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | DSC III | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Touch-Shift | STEPTRONIC | N/A |
| Transmission | 5-spd W/OD | 5-spd Man | 5-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.70 | 4.10 | 3.73 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 182.6 " | 183.7 " | 188.2 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 72.4 " | 73.7 " | 74.0 " |
| Exterior Height | 71.7 " | 67.5 " | 74.6 " |
| Engine | 3.2L V-6 | 3.0L I-6 | 4.7L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 215 @ 5,600 Rpm | 225 @ 5,900 Rpm | 235 @ 4,800 Rpm |
| Torque | 233 @ 3,000 Rpm | 214 @ 3,500 Rpm | 320 @ 3,400 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 15 Mpg | 15 Mpg | 15 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 19 Mpg | 21 Mpg | 18 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 9.0 Seconds | 9.1 Seconds | 7.8 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.8 Seconds | 16.6 Seconds | 16.0 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 77 Mph | 80 Mph | 82 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 57 Mph | 57 Mph | 57 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.54/3.31 " | 3.31/3.53 " | 3.70/3.31 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,786 Lbs. | 4,533 Lbs. | 4,585 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 6,005 Lbs. | 5,860 Lbs. | 6,100 Lbs. |
| Payload | 1,697 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 5,000 Lbs. | 5,000 Lbs. | 6,500 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 " | 111.0 " | 109.8 " |
| Front Track | 60.4 " | 62.0 " | 62.2 " |
| Rear Track | 60.4 " | 62.0 " | 62.2 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.5 '' | 19.8 '' | 18.7 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | N/A | 9.8 " |
| Drag Coefficient | .39 | .35 | .38 |
| Front Legroom | 40.3 " | 39.3 " | 41.8 " |
| Rear Legroom | 38.0 " | 35.4 " | 36.8 " |
| Third Row Legroom | N/A | N/A | 24.9 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.8 " | 39.9 " | 40.2 " |
| Rear Headroom | 39.7 " | 38.5 " | 40.0 " |
| Third Row Headroom | N/A | N/A | 36.5 " |
| Front Hip Room | 55.0 " | N/A | 55.1 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 54.7 " | N/A | 54.8 " |
| Third Row Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 56.4 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.2 " | 58.0 " | 57.5 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 57.8 " | 57.2 " | 57.4 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | N/A | N/A | 56.7 " |
| Luggage Volume | 34.7 Cu.ft. | 23.8 Cu.ft. | 49.7 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 81.2 Cu.ft. | 54.4 Cu.ft. | 77.5 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 88 Cu.ft. | 98 Cu.ft. | 104 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 22.6 Gal. | 24.3 Gal. | 23.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Driver's | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | 3 | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | N/A | good | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | good | N/A |
| Bumpers | N/A | acceptable | N/A |
| Restraints | N/A | good | N/A |
| Head Restraint | N/A | acceptable | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | good | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | good | N/A |
| Head/Neck | N/A | good | N/A |
| Overall Front | N/A | good | N/A |
