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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  • This is my last Mercedes - 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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    My Lexus sedans were boring and lacked excitement, but I never once experienced a problem with those cars. This E500 is beautiful, but I have spent weeks at the dealership. My problems center on the audio / computer system. The Logic 7 sound system is pathetic. My biggest concern is the defective SOS system that doesn’t work. This is a life saving device and MUST work; I smell a class action lawsuit! The funniest part about this whole experience, is listening to the service manger complain about the amount of time his staff has spent. I paid $65k for this fine German automobile, and this car should be flawless.

  • No BMW - 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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    I own a E500 and it is not worth 60,000 dollars. The inside is cheap looking the braking it elctronic, the engine sounds like a civic and its handling is not the best. It is a nice looking car but I would not reccommend it. I have driven the 2003 540i 6-speed and man is that a nice car, its simple, fast, fun and with the new body work its still up there with the E in looks.

  • E 500 - 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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    I have had this car for a month and I must say it is an excellent blend of comfort and power. It has a sporty buy classy design that screams drive me and a plush interior that defines comfort and convience. The sport package a definite must as it adds a sort of attitude to the exterior and new age look to the inside with a silver and wite dash and black birds eye maple trim. The E class 500 in four words " A total driving machine"....

  • wait for 2004 - 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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    Wait for Mercedes to work out the bugs. As of March 2003, Mercedes was unable to install the navigation system, voice activated telephone, or massage seating they had advertised. (Mercedes is buying back some of these cars, but only if customers pre-paid for the features.) I had problems with my radio and dash lighting; the shop said this was "common."

  • Impressive - 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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    Good car all around

  • nice - 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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    nice drive...fast and fun

  • E320 is awsome - 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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    Ihave had nothing but good experience with this vehicle. It has the smotthes ride I have seen in this class. Interior design is excellent.

  • 85,000 miles ---0----problems - 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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    I bought the car with 16,000. Since then Ive been doing the regular services every 12,000 miles. Ive never had any problems super reliable! ( of course Ive changed tires, brakes etc.) It drives like new, I will drive it untill it falls apart.

  • 2003 E320 - 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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    The new E320 is a well built luxury sedan. Its smooth gliding ride and tight, responsive handling are top notch. The car feels glued to the road at all speeds and has no problem pulling its weight and then bringing it to a stop. A true German Luxury Sport Sedan. There has been an annoying noise / vibration coming from the front during starting and stopping. Sounds like a break rub or something.

  • What a Car - 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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    We have had this car for three months now. It is a terrific automobile. It is surprisingly sporty for being a six. We traded in a Lexus V8 (which was also a terrific car but six years old). It is a great trip car and gets very good gas mileage on trips, 26-27. The easy entry feature is wonderful and so is the Harman/Kardon stereo system. The car just feels solid and sporty. We especially like having stability control, traction control and the eight air bags. Should make for a save car as well.

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