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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  Luxury no verve, but kudos in the snow - 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By Daniel W. - May 7 - 1:23 am

  The car is heavy, very heavy and the drive lags with the 4.3 liter V8. The interior luxury appointments are what you would expect from an S-Class, top notch, especially the optional Bose entertainment system. Particularly impressive is the cars handling and poise in the snow. Three inches of fresh powder could do nothing the upset or throw off the ride, and the car tracks as well in the snow as it does on dry pavement. The optional airmatic suspension does well to firm up the ride and limit body roll on the first of the two settings, but the sport setting provides a rude ride not fit for even the liveliest drivers. I would recommend the S500 4m, or for more sport and fun a 7 series BMW.

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  2002 s 500 - 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By Tabasco - May 4 - 2:00 am

  Great car ,love the air ride. CD player should also be in dash. You would think that with a $90,000 car the rear seat bun warmers would be included, not an extra.

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  Black Beauty - 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By spanishteacher - April 30 - 2:00 am

  Traded in my much loved 2002 S55 AMG for a 2003 S600. It is much improved, especially the dash design and the nav system. I was on a waiting list for 10 months. It was worth the wait! Looks great in the teachers parking lot at the school where I teach.

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  I miss my BMW 750iL - 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By motts71 - March 19 - 9:06 am

  I miss the quick warm ups, the handling, and the performance of my BMW. The Mercedes rear window defroster works very slowly, the car takes a long time to warm up. It is strictly a luxury car. I do like the fact that it has had fewer trips to the dealer than the BMW, but it is not as enjoyable to drive. Oh yes, the windshield washer tank keeps leaking so I always have a malfunction showing on the dash, and when that shows, you cannot access the other features of the cars computer.

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  Only The Best, Will Do! - 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By aflame - January 17 - 10:00 am

  Why didnt I drive this car before? My wife took our first test drive, riding in the back seat. Her opinion, "I have never paid much attention to cars, before. This is the only car I have ever really wanted!" If you drive this car, you won’t be able to enjoy any other automobile. You can have the S500, and other models. Our S430 frequently gets over 29 mpg, on trips, and 22-25 in city driving. Specifically, I got 29.4 mpg, driving from Memphis to Cincinnati. I have driven my 1990 Miata over 70,000 miles; yes, I still have it; and, yes, Ill keep it till I die; however, the S Class takes the same turns, almost as fast as the Miata; and, it doesnt lean as much.

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  Best Car I Have Ever Owned - 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By john - January 13 - 3:36 pm

  I bought this car 6 months ago and have not had any major complaints so far. The interior is very comfortable and the fact that it comes standard with navigation, leather, and heated front seats was a huge bonus. It handles very well, and even though it is rear wheel drive, it has shown to be pretty reliable in the snow. Definitly a "looker". The only thing that I dont like is the occasional knocks and bump that I hear in the doors and ceiling. That happens on all cars but I didnt expect it from this one. And the brakes create excessive brake dust and cause a high pitched sceech when applying the brakes. Its always fixed but still a nuisance.

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  Nice Car - 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By Charl - October 24 - 10:00 am

  roomy, quite, strong, confortable

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  STAY AWAY - 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By gr-1 - September 11 - 10:00 am

  many problems with power steering front end navigation and oil leakes

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  s class performance - 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By kevinze - February 10 - 10:00 am

  one of the most incredible rides on the planet and a beautiful site to look at everyday.

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  S55 AMG - 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By JAY RAY 916 - November 10 - 10:00 am

  UNBELIEVABLE, NO ROAD NOISE SMOOTH SHIFTING AND PURE POWER AND HANDLING