2003

Mercedes-Benz
S-Class

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495 hp @ 6100 rpm
Horsepower
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain

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Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Safety

Connectivity

Comfort

Interior Space

Exterior Design

Performance

Engineered for the perfect balance of power and efficiency

495 hp
Horsepower
516 ft-lb
Torque
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
AMG-enhanced
Transmission

Efficient

Advanced engineering for optimal fuel economy

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity88.0 L

Interior

Thoughtfully designed for comfort and functionality

4 - 5
Seating
436 L
Cargo
1,049 mm
Front Legroom
1,024 mm
Rear Legroom

Climate Control

Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats

Convenience

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Power Windows
Power Door Locks

Seating

Power Driver Seat
Power Passenger Seat
Seat Memory
Lumbar Support

Technology

Advanced connectivity and intelligent features

Navigation System

AM/FM Stereo

Steering Controls

Safety

Comprehensive protection for you and your passengers

Airbags

Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Front Side Airbags
Rear Side Airbags

Stability

Traction Control
ABS Brakes
Brake Assist

Monitoring

Tire Pressure Monitor
Rear Parking Aid

Security

Security System

Dimensions

Carefully crafted proportions for optimal space and style

Length

16 ft11.1"
5.16m

Width

6 ft1.1"
1.86m

Height

4 ft9.2"
1.45m

Wheelbase

10 ft1.5"
3.09m

Gallery

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Colors

Express yourself.

Midnight Blue
#2D2D59
Obsidian Black Metallic
#211810
Horizon Blue Metallic
#B9BEC1
Tectite Gray Metallic
#394239
Wedgewood Blue Metallic
#2D4951
Almandine Black Metallic
#52363E
Black
#000000
Brilliant Silver Metallic
#D1D1D1
Everest Green Metallic
#005300
Alabaster White
#F3F3EE
Pewter Silver Metallic
#66707B
Capri Blue Metallic
#0F1441
Desert Silver Metallic
#C6BDB5
Black Opal Metallic
#313939
Bordeaux Red Metallic
#5A1010
designo Graphite
#343D3A
designo Mocha Black
#332C22
designo Silver
#C3BDAF

Trim Levels

View all trim levels for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

4dr Sdn 4.3L SWB

4dr Sdn 4.3L SWB

$96,600
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas V8
Displacement4.3L/260.3
Horsepower275 hp
Torque295 ft-lb
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Transmission5-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity88.0 L
CityN/A
HighwayN/A
CombinedN/A

Dimensions

Length5,037 mm
Width1,857 mm
Height1,453 mm
Wheelbase2,964 mm
Curb Weight1,864 kg
Ground ClearanceN/A

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity4 - 5
Front Leg Room1,049 mm
Rear Leg Room904 mm
Front Head Room955 mm
Rear Head Room955 mm
Cargo VolumeN/A

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

4dr Sdn 4.3L SWB 4MATIC

4dr Sdn 4.3L SWB 4MATIC

$100,700
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas V8
Displacement4.3L/260.3
Horsepower275 hp
Torque295 ft-lb
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Transmission5-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity88.0 L
CityN/A
HighwayN/A
CombinedN/A

Dimensions

Length5,037 mm
Width1,857 mm
Height1,453 mm
Wheelbase2,964 mm
Curb Weight1,971 kg
Ground ClearanceN/A

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity4 - 5
Front Leg Room1,049 mm
Rear Leg Room904 mm
Front Head Room955 mm
Rear Head Room955 mm
Cargo VolumeN/A

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

4dr Sdn 4.3L LWB

4dr Sdn 4.3L LWB

$103,150
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas V8
Displacement4.3L/260.3
Horsepower275 hp
Torque295 ft-lb
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Transmission5-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity88.0 L
CityN/A
HighwayN/A
CombinedN/A

Dimensions

Length5,159 mm
Width1,857 mm
Height1,453 mm
Wheelbase3,086 mm
Curb Weight1,887 kg
Ground ClearanceN/A

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity4 - 5
Front Leg Room1,049 mm
Rear Leg Room1,024 mm
Front Head Room955 mm
Rear Head Room975 mm
Cargo VolumeN/A

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

4dr Sdn 4.3L LWB 4MATIC

4dr Sdn 4.3L LWB 4MATIC

$107,250
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas V8
Displacement4.3L/260.3
Horsepower275 hp
Torque295 ft-lb
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Transmission5-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity88.0 L
CityN/A
HighwayN/A
CombinedN/A

Dimensions

Length5,159 mm
Width1,857 mm
Height1,453 mm
Wheelbase3,086 mm
Curb Weight1,991 kg
Ground ClearanceN/A

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity4 - 5
Front Leg Room1,049 mm
Rear Leg Room1,024 mm
Front Head Room955 mm
Rear Head Room975 mm
Cargo VolumeN/A

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

4dr Sdn 5.0L LWB

4dr Sdn 5.0L LWB

$118,450
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas V8
Displacement5.0L/303.0
Horsepower302 hp
Torque339 ft-lb
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Transmission5-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity88.0 L
CityN/A
HighwayN/A
CombinedN/A

Dimensions

Length5,159 mm
Width1,857 mm
Height1,453 mm
Wheelbase3,086 mm
Curb Weight1,889 kg
Ground ClearanceN/A

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity4 - 5
Front Leg Room1,049 mm
Rear Leg Room1,024 mm
Front Head Room955 mm
Rear Head Room975 mm
Cargo VolumeN/A

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

4dr Sdn 5.0L LWB 4MATIC

4dr Sdn 5.0L LWB 4MATIC

$122,550
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas V8
Displacement5.0L/303.0
Horsepower302 hp
Torque339 ft-lb
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Transmission5-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity88.0 L
CityN/A
HighwayN/A
CombinedN/A

Dimensions

Length5,159 mm
Width1,857 mm
Height1,453 mm
Wheelbase3,086 mm
Curb Weight1,991 kg
Ground ClearanceN/A

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity4 - 5
Front Leg Room1,049 mm
Rear Leg Room1,024 mm
Front Head Room955 mm
Rear Head Room975 mm
Cargo VolumeN/A

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

4dr Sdn 5.4L LWB AMG

4dr Sdn 5.4L LWB AMG

$156,200
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas V8
Displacement5.4L/331.9
Horsepower495 hp
Torque516 ft-lb
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAMG-enhanced

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity88.0 L
CityN/A
HighwayN/A
CombinedN/A

Dimensions

Length5,159 mm
Width1,857 mm
Height1,453 mm
Wheelbase3,086 mm
Curb Weight1,950 kg
Ground ClearanceN/A

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity4 - 5
Front Leg Room1,049 mm
Rear Leg Room1,024 mm
Front Head Room955 mm
Rear Head Room975 mm
Cargo VolumeN/A

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

4dr Sdn 5.8L LWB

4dr Sdn 5.8L LWB

$181,000
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas V12
Displacement5.8L/353.0
Horsepower493 hp
Torque590 ft-lb
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Transmission5-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity88.0 L
CityN/A
HighwayN/A
CombinedN/A

Dimensions

Length5,159 mm
Width1,857 mm
Height1,453 mm
Wheelbase3,086 mm
Curb Weight2,091 kg
Ground ClearanceN/A

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity4 - 5
Front Leg Room1,049 mm
Rear Leg Room1,024 mm
Front Head Room955 mm
Rear Head Room975 mm
Cargo VolumeN/A

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

Safety Reports

80 complaints reported to NHTSA

80
Total Reports
1
Crashes
5
Injuries
2
Fires

Most Common Issues

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
23
SUSPENSION
18
SEAT BELTS
12
POWER TRAIN
7
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
6
AIR BAGS
5

Recent Reports

ODI #11422580
Jun 28, 2021
STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz S430. The contact stated he opened the hatch however, the hatch quickly closed independently. The contact stated he was able to hold the hatch before it closed totally. The contact stated that the passenger’s side spring was detached from the hatch. The contact stated he attempted but was unable to repair the passenger’s side spring. The contact called and made the local dealer aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,268.
Incident: Jun 25, 2021VIN: WDBNG70J53A***
ODI #11326090
May 26, 2020
SEAT BELTS
DURING HOT WEATHER THE SEAT BELT GETS STUCK AND YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE SEAT BELT AT ALL. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD NOT HAPPEN. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED UNDER HOT WEATHER. THIS IS IN THE DRIVERS SIDE. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THE LAST 1 YEAR.*DT CONSUMER STATED SEAT BELT GETS JAMMED WHEN TEMPERATURE GOES OVER 90 DEGREES AND IS UNABLE TO USE SEAT BELTS AS WELL AS PARK THE CAR OUTSIDE FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED THE SEAT BELTS BUT MALFUNCTIONING.*JB
Incident: Jun 1, 2019VIN: WDBNG75J53A***
ODI #11181622
Feb 21, 2019
AIR BAGSSEATS
SRS CODES IS BEING THROWN. IF YOU MOVE A LITTLE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT IT TRIGGERS CODE TO BE THROWN. STARTED THROWING IT OUT OF NOW WHERE.
Incident: Jan 5, 2019VIN: WDBNG70JX3A***
ODI #11154667
Nov 29, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL/FUSE/CLUSTER PANEL LIGHTS ARE OUT IN DASH VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY
Incident: Nov 29, 2018VIN: WDBNG70JX3A***
ODI #11153939
Nov 26, 2018
EXTERIOR LIGHTINGSEAT BELTS
THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. ALSO, THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING MAKING IT VERY HARD TO SEE SPEED/FUEL/GEAR SELECTION. THESE ARE BOTH SAFETY CONCERNS THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED. WE CAN SEND YOU A PICTURE OF THE DEAD DASH IF NEEDED. ALSO VIDEO OF A STUCK SEAT BELT. THANKS, KURT.
Incident: Nov 20, 2018VIN: WDBNG75J53A***
ODI #11078449
Mar 10, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMUNKNOWN OR OTHERENGINE
I HAVE A 2003 MERCEDES S430. THE OTHER DAY MY WIFE WAS GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH WHEN IT JUST SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. HOW DO WE ALLOW A VEHICLE TO OPERATE ON THE HIGHWAY THAT WOULD JUST CUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT AT LEAST GIVING YOU A CHANCE TO GET OUT OF THE ROAD. THANKS
Incident: Mar 8, 2018VIN: WDBNG70JX3A***
ODI #11065514
Jan 28, 2018
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WENT BLANK NOTHING WORKS IN CLUSTER.DRIVINGHOUR OR TWO WENT BLANK NO REASON
Incident: Dec 12, 2017VIN: WDBNG70J93A***
ODI #10945906
Jan 18, 2017
SUSPENSION
THE SUSPENSION ON MY 2003 S 430 4-MATIC IS STATING STOP, TOO CLOSE. IT WILL NOT LIFT UP. IS THIS A RECALL ISSUE? PLEASE CONTACT ME AT [XXX]. THANK YOU [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Incident: Jan 2, 2017VIN: WDBNG83J73A***

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