2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

    Used from

    $168,474 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    N/A

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Mercedes-Benz S-Class

    Last updated Jul 01, 2025

    The 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a Luxury offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $168,474 for the S 320 variant and topping out at $349,900 for the S 600 L.

    There are 8 variants of the S-Class available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2003.

    Engine options include 4.3L multi-point injection (205kW/400Nm), 5.0L multi-point injection (225kW/460Nm), 5.5L turbo multi-point injection (368kW/800Nm), 5.8L multi-point injection (270kW/530Nm), 3.7L multi-point injection (180kW/350Nm), 5.4L supercharger multi-point injection (368kW/700Nm) and 3.2L multi-point injection (165kW/315Nm). All variants feature 5-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The 2003 S-Class was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    94.38 - 200.98 kW/t
    94.38 kW/t
    200.98 kW/t
    Boot Space
    500 litres
    410 litres
    525 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    No Data
    Vehicle Range
    No Data
    Price
    $168,474 - $349,900
    $123,250
    $349,900
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    1 - 4 years
    New this year
    8 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

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    2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price

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    2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specs

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    S 320

    • Air conditioning
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Rear Outlet
    • Antenna
      • Type: Diversity
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
      • Cassette
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Chrome/bright trim
      • Around Side Windows
      • On Bumpers
      • On Side Of Body
    • Courtesy lights
      • Delayed/fade
    • Cup holders
      • Type: Pop Out
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
      • Heated
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Wide Angle
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Tilt Adjustment
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Dipping For Reverse
      • Electric Adjustable
      • Height Adjustable
      • Number: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Conventional
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.4
      • Headroom Front: 1000
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.8
      • Headroom Rear: 986
      • Hip Room Front (in): 59.9
      • Hip Room Front: 1521
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 59.4
      • Hip Room Rear: 1509
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 59.2
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1503
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 58.3
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1480
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Net
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 5
      • Number Of Passenger Seat Positions: 5
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
      • Type: Alloy
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 2
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Remote boot/hatch release
      • Operation: Remote Control
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Composite
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Interactive
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Particle Filter
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty paint
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 48
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Rain Sensor

    S 350

    Adds to S 320:
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Television
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Thigh Support
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 6
      • Number Of Passenger Seat Positions: 6
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
    Removes from S 320:
    • Audio system
      • Cassette
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Conventional
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 5
      • Number Of Passenger Seat Positions: 5

    S 350 L

    Adds to S 350:
    • Blind
      • Type: Electric
    • Rear seats
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Type: Split Bench
    Removes from S 350:
    • Rear seats
      • Type: Bench

    S 430

    Adds to S 350 L:
    • Audio system
      • Cassette
    • Headlight cleaners
      • Type: High Pressure
    • Rear seats
      • Type: Bench
    Removes from S 350 L:
    • Blind
      • Type: Electric
    • Rear seats
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Type: Split Bench

    S 430 L

    Adds to S 430:
    • Blind
      • Type: Electric
    • Power locks
      • Includes Sunroof
    • Rear seats
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from S 430:
    • Rear seats
      • Type: Bench

    S 500 L

    Adds to S 430 L:
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Ventilated
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Wood & Leather
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Wood & Leather
    Removes from S 430 L:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered

    S 600 L

    Adds to S 500 L:
    • Alarm
      • Interior Monitoring
      • Peripheral
      • Remote Operation
    • Cylinder shutdown
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Mobile phone
      • Fully Mobile
      • Hands-free
    • Rear seats
      • Heated
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 11
    Removes from S 500 L:
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10

    S 55

    Adds to S 600 L:
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Rear seats
      • Type: Bench
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    Removes from S 600 L:
    • Alarm
      • Interior Monitoring
      • Peripheral
      • Remote Operation
    • Audio system
      • Cassette
    • Cylinder shutdown
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Mobile phone
      • Fully Mobile
      • Hands-free
    • Rear seats
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 11
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Wood & Leather
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    2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Fuel Economy

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    2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

    The Mercedes-Benz S-Class offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Mercedes-Benz S-Class FAQs

    The cheapest Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the S 320 that starts from $168,474.

    The most expensive Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the S 55 that starts from $349,900.

    The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class is 2100 kg offered by the following variants: S 320, S 350, S 350 L, S 430, S 430 L, S 500 L, S 600 L and S 55.

    The largest Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the S 600 L which measures 1855mm wide, 5163mm in length and sits 1447mm tall.

    The most powerful Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the S 600 L which has 368kW of power from its 5.5L TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

    The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the S 600 L which weighs 2590 kg (kerb weight).

    The Mercedes-Benz S-Class uses premium unleaded.