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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz's lowest-priced sedans get several enhancements for the 2003 model year, but full details have not yet been released. A C320 wagon joined the C-Class lineup for 2002. Later came a new high-performance C32 AMG sedan that is equipped with a supercharged 349-horsepower V-6 engine and AMG's SpeedShift transmission. |
$9,875 – $1,250
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Safety, performance and appearance headline the changes in the top Mercedes-Benz sedans for the 2003 model year. Mercedes-Benz unveiled the revised model at the Paris Motor Show in September 2002. |
$19,250 – $26,300
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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Several enhancements are likely for the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class coupe, but details have not yet been released. Essentially, the CL-Class is a two-door equivalent of the company's high-end, ultra-luxury full-size S-Class sedan. |
$19,850 – $29,700
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class The next generation of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan went on sale in the United States in August 2002. Until the emergence of the current C-Class, which was introduced for the 1995 model year, the previous E-Class outsold all other Mercedes-Benz models. Even now, the company says it accounts for 25 percent of total Mercedes-Benz sales. “Our goal for the E-Class is nothing short of absolutely dominating the segment,” says Product Manager Karen Mikris. |
$15,750 – $24,900
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Mercedes-Benz CLK Mercedes-Benz has redesigned its CLK-Class coupe. At a glance, the new model's appearance isn't much different from that of its predecessor, which came to the United States in 1998. B-pillars are absent in the 2003 version, which went on sale in August 2002. The CLK-Class Cabriolet (convertible) is continuing in its prior form for the time being. |
$13,500 – $20,700
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class After 12 years in its previous form, a massively restyled, posh SL500 two-seat convertible went on sale as an early 2003 model. Unlike the prior SL-Class, which had a plastic rear window in its fabric top, the 2003 version gets a retractable hardtop. At the push of a button, the new vario roof transforms the roadster into a watertight coupe and back into a convertible in 16 seconds. |
$27,200 – $33,400
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Mercedes-Benz SLK Little has changed for 2003 on Mercedes-Benz's lower-priced, two-seat, retractable-hardtop convertible. A new, high-performance SLK32 AMG version emerged for the 2002 model year and is equipped with a 349-horsepower supercharged V-6 engine, racing-derived brakes and an AMG SpeedShift transmission. Only 1,000 models were destined for the U.S. market. A new Sport Package that is inspired by the SLK32 AMG is available for the regular SLK-Class models and includes a fresh front air dam, rocker panels and a rear valance. |
$16,100 – $21,800
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Mercedes-Benz G-Class More than one automaker would like to believe that its sport utility vehicle is the ultimate one. Mercedes-Benz took a bold step in that direction with the G-Class (G500), which evolved from the no-compromises Geläendewagen that had been sold in Europe. Introduced during the 2002 model year, the limited-production G500 had a sticker price of $72,500 (not including the destination charge). Because of its midseason debut, only minor modifications are likely for 2003, but Mercedes-Benz has not yet released any information. |
$35,400 – $44,700
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Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz's luxury sport utility vehicle gained a larger 5.0-liter V-8 engine for the 2002 model year, which prompted the automaker to change its designation from ML430 to ML500. Nothing dramatic is likely to occur for 2003, but Mercedes-Benz has not yet released details for the upcoming model year. M-Class sales have been reasonably brisk for a higher-end SUV. Automotive News reports that 45,655 M-Class models were sold during 2001, and that signifies a 13.5 percent drop compared to the previous year. |
$12,900 – $20,300
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