2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.49/5 Average
247 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

The E-Class sedan is completely redesigned this year. A more elegant body, along with more power for the V8 model and more luxury (including four-zone climate control and an optional massaging driver seat), bring the latest midsize Benz up to date. Last year's E-Class station wagon, however, carries over into 2003 virtually unchanged.

Pros:
  • Legendary solidity, effortless performance, state-of-the-art safety features.
Cons:
  • Firm ride for a luxury sedan, touchy brakes.

User Reviews:

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  • Beware of the 1st year - 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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    These cars look great and make a nice statement. But the quality is down from previous years. These cars used to drive like a tank but now they are more mainstream. This could be good for some folks but not for old MBZ people. My Lexus was superior in many ways when it came down to it. The service at Mercedes Benz is not as good as the service at Lexus.

  • Strong, Confident, and Safe Automobile - 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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    I ambsolutely love my 2003 Mercedes- Benz E-320. Its fun with an amazing amount reliability and poise. With it confident stride and control, it most definatley deserves at the least a test-drive.

  • Best E class ever! - 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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    Just upgraded from 2000 e320 to 2003 e500, very pleased ,magnificient power.This is a keeper.

  • The Next Generation E-Class - 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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    After owning a 1997 E-Class and enjoying it for many years I was impressed with the new design of the new E class . The new E class is more like driving a sedan rather than a sports car, however it still has the operation feel of a sports car as my e- 500 is the Sport model with a v8. It is like having a sedan and sports car all wraped into one package.

  • Great car for a long time - 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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    I still love this car, even after 6 years. Drives, handles great for a luxury sedan, and I tend to drive fast. Air suspension allows changing suspension for different driving conditions. It really works. Only problems have been electronic and happened in first 15K mi. None since; just normal maintenance. Car still looks and drives like new at 80,000 miles.

  • E500 Sport - 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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    Outstanding vehicle. The car is much better than the reviews suggest. If there were bugs early in the model year, M-B has fixed them all.

  • Love my car when it works - 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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    DO NOT BUY! I currently average about $6,000/yr or $500/month in repairs to drive this car. The quality of the parts is shoddy, primarily due to poor engineering (its not engineered for longevity). The bottom line is that the car has WAY too much electronics that control and monitor everything. Those electronics do not have the life expectancy of the mechanical parts. Heres my list of repairs; front struts, rears are leaking, radiator, (damaged transmission - see TSB), control unit for tranny, suspension compressor, air hoses relating to suspension, tires because suspension was messed up. What I still need: brake accumulator, new motor mounts,new tranny or torque converter, rear struts

  • Disappointed - 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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    Car pulled to the right from day of delivery.Temperature display died a few days after delivery and it took weeks and multiple visits to fix. Currently having multiple electrical problems with sunroof, tilt wheel etc. And what is with that front end chatter.

  • Mercedes-Benz E Class - 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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    I received my vehicle as Fathers day gift. I have alway wanted a Mercedes- Benz however I had to wait in line for my wife and two children cars. I drove a Ford Mustang, Nissan Truck and a Volvo before my Mercedes-Benz E Class. The only other car I would buy is a Mercedes-Benz S class

  • Martys MB E320 - 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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    This is my fifth MB and the most enjoyable of all models thant I have experienced. This E320provides a solid ride at high speeds in commuter traffic. I drive 160 miles per day in heavy traffic the the comfort of the MB is exceptional.

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