Overview & Reviews

For 2003, there is more power for the S55 and S600 models, both of which now put out nearly 500 horsepower. Also Pre-Safe, a system that detects an imminent impact and quickly adjusts seating positions as well as seatbelt tension to better safeguard the occupants, debuts. Mercedes' 4Matic all-wheel-drive system becomes available on the S430 and S500 and a minor freshening inside and out are meant to keep these big Benzes near the top of luxury car buyer's shopping lists.

• World-class performance, state-of-the-art safety features, spacious and comfortable cabin.

• Complicated COMAND system, standard V8 models not as much fun to drive as BMW 7 Series.

User Reviews:

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  NAV System - 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By pulliae - August 10 - 10:00 am

  NAV system does not include all highways and street. I am very disappointed with the lack of streets for all the USA. Delorme Map Co. can put every street in the USA on one(1) CD, why cant Mercedes do the same? Maybe Mercedes should contract with Delorme for navigation map CDs.

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  2003 S500 - 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By FRANK - July 19 - 8:36 pm

  Excellent vehicle. has power style and ride. I get 24 miles/gal highway. Not good in snow. Other than regular oil change very little maintenance cost. Excellent sound and heating system. Handles well.

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  Superb Luxury Car - Feel like a King! - 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By Dr. Warren Bruhl - April 5 - 3:00 pm

  I recently purchased this 2003 Mercedes S430 with 4matic and I was pleasantly surprised how well it handles the harsh winter snows with ample reliability and confidence. The luxury interior is wonderful and it garners great respect even from my 14 year old daughter. I love the way it feels to drive this car and I have been pleasantly surprised by the gas mileage. Driving this car makes me feel secure and confident. It is a truly an executive car driving experience.

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  The pride of owning a 2003 MB S500 - 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By cherylrix - March 29 - 10:00 am

  This is hands-down the best & classiest auto built. I can tell you the looks that I get while driving this car are amazing! Valet always seems to run to park my car first! They all love the chance to drive this beauty! I have put more than 10k miles on it in 4 months because I love to drive it! Handles curves in the rain with no problem.

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  When only the best will do - 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By Barry D - February 6 - 7:16 am

  These cars are expensive to buy and maintain, but it really is the best car on the road. I traded my 2000 S500 in on the 03 with 4matic. The 4matic tends to drag or hold back compared to my rear drive, but it is great in the rain and snow. The 03 update really changes the look of the car inside and out. Fuel economy is not much better than a Range Rover. Im averaging about 15 mpg, and I do a lot of highway driving. My rear drive got much better fuel economy. My car also has the sport package which also changes the look of the car quite a bit. It was next to impossible finding a 4matic with the sport package in a good color, but they are out there. A great car to buy used, save a ton!

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  Dream Car (almost) - 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By EZ MIKE 420 - December 31 - 10:00 am

  I have loved my S55 for 5 years! Perfect combo of ultra-luxury and high-end performance. I was lucky to get the car with a Starmark warranty, which covers the car for 7 yrs/100K miles - The car has had close to $10K in warranty work since the standard warranty expired. This is a VERY expensive car to maintain - the AMG parts are much more expensive than the S500 parts and many dealership service departments dont have the know-how to fix these cars properly. I found a dealership that kept mine running quite well. I will probably sell mine before the warranty expires to avoid the high cost of maintenance. It will be a sad day when I hand off the keys. Its been a GREAT car!

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  The only one - 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By svisquerra1 - December 27 - 2:00 am

  Heavy rain on New Yersey tpk, and no traffic, so perfect, it handles good, never drive a better car, love it!!!!

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  awesome - 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By Mike Kirkpatrick - October 15 - 10:00 am

  best car Ive every owned

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  Sleek, powerful, problematic - 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By Lawman - July 28 - 12:33 pm

  This is my 5th Benz, but first S-class. The car is beautifully designed and well-appointed. Handling is excellent, comfort is superb. It is one of the greatest highway touring machines ever made. At the same time, there have been irksome quality issues. I have had the car about one year, and in that time have endured five major (and costly) problems. A sensor malfunctioned in the trunk, effectively immobilizing the car. The gear shift assembly jammed in park and had to be replaced. The air seal struts developed a leak and had to be sealed. The V-belt broke during a highway drive, lost all power and the engine promptly overheated. Disappointing. Fuel economy is good, 26 highway.

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  The best for Mercedez Benz - 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By Rafer Aston - June 14 - 2:00 am

  A well balanced masterpiece, this car rides like a dream, has a host of feartures that are easy and user friendly. The distintive styling makes this car stand out form the competitors. Overall the this car is what it means to own a Mercedez. Thank the lord for this Mercedez.