2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Specifications

2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Change
Standard Equipment & OptionsSpecificationsWarranty

2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Kelley Blue Book Retail $6,600–$11,400  

Specifications

Select a style

Specifications shown for: Kompressor Sport C230 2dr Coupe

Engines

See Specs 189-hp, 1.8-liter I-4 (premium)  

Transmissions

See Specs 6-speed manual w/OD  
See Specs 5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual  

Powertrain

Standard 90-amp. alternator  
Standard Heavy-duty battery  
(100Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Ultra low emission vehicle  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
Standard Chrome tailpipe  
Optional Polished tailpipe  
Optional Mode select transmission  
Optional Sequential sport shift: Touch-Shift  
3.46 Axle ratio  
Optional Axle ratio: 3.27  
Standard Rear-wheel drive  

6-spd manual w/OD

Standard Overdrive  

5-spd automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Optional Overdrive  
Optional Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front strut suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Sport suspension  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Independent rear multi-link suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Speed-sensing hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard P205/55HR16.0 BSW performance AS tires  
Optional P225/45ZR17.0 BSW performance tires  
Standard Aluminum spare wheel  
Standard 16" wheels
Optional 17" wheels

Body Exterior Features

Standard 2 doors
Standard Liftgate rear cargo door  
Standard Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors with turn signal indicator  
Optional Auto dimming power remote heated folding left side-view door mirror with turn signal indicator  
Optional Power remote heated folding right side-view door mirror with tilt down, turn signal indicator  
Standard Black door handles  
Optional Body-colored door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers with body-colored rub strip  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Standard Chrome grille  
Standard Chrome tip exhaust  

Convenience Features

Standard Automatic dual-zone front air conditioning  
Optional Panorama 1st row express open/close sliding and tilting glass sunroof  
Optional Sunshade  
Optional Wind deflector  
Optional Fixed glass 2nd row sunroof  
Optional 2nd row sunshade  
Optional 3 driver and passenger memory seat settings (includes door mirrors, steering wheel, head restraints, HVAC,)  
Standard Cruise control  
Standard Power trunk/hatch/door remote release  
Standard Power windows with driver and passenger 1-touch down  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
SmartKey Integrated key/remote  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Standard Valet function  
Standard Remote window controls  
Optional Remote sunroof/convertible roof controls  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting, manual telescoping  
Optional Steering wheel with power tilting, power telescoping, auto tilt-away  
Optional Sport steering wheel with manual tilting, manual telescoping  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Optional Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Standard Cell phone pre-wiring  
Optional Motorola cell phone pre-wiring  
Optional Motorola portable cell phone  
Optional Motorola portable voice activated cell phone  
Homelink Garage door transmitter  
Optional Emergency communication system: Tele Aid  
Optional Navigation system  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Mini overhead console  
Standard Illuminated locking glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
console Refrigerated/cooled box  
Standard Bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 1 12V DC power outlet  
Standard Ashtray  
Standard Front lighter element(s) location  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front sport seats  
Optional Driver and passenger heated-cushions  
Optional Driver and passenger heated-seatbacks  
Standard 6-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Optional 8-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Optional Power reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual height-adjustable driver and passenger seats  
Optional Power height-adjustable driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual easy-entry driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Optional Power driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Optional Power driver and passenger cushion tilt  
Standard Front center armrest with storage  
Standard Rear 60-40 split-bench seat  
Standard Rear seat flip forward cushion/seatback  
Standard Cloth front and rear seat upholstery  
Optional Leather front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Cloth door panel trim  
Optional Leather door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Aluminum instrument panel insert, console insert  
Optional Genuine wood instrument panel insert, console insert  
Standard Leather shift knob  
Standard Leather steering wheel  
Standard Carpet front and rear floor mats  
Standard Chrome interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Plastic trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Rigid cargo cover  
Standard Cargo tie-downs  
Standard Cargo light  
Standard Air compressor  

Entertainment Features

Standard AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, auto-reverse cassette  
Optional AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard Remote CD compatible  
Optional Glove box 6-disc remote CD  
Standard Weather band radio  
Standard Audio theft deterrent  
Optional Digital signal processor: Bose AudioPilot  
Optional Voice activated radio  
Standard Speed-sensitive volume  
Standard Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard 6 speakers
Optional 8 Bose speakers  
Standard Window grid antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Programmable headlights  
Standard Delay-off aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Optional Delay-off aero-composite Bi-Xenon halogen headlamps  
Optional Delay-off projector beam Bi-Xenon high intensity low/high beam headlamps  
Optional Auto-leveling headlights  
Optional Headlight washer  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Rear fog lights  
Standard Wipers with heating jets and reservoir  
Optional Variable intermittent rain detecting wipers wipers with heating jets and reservoir  
Standard Front windshield visor strip  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front reading lights  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-dash clock  
Standard Systems monitor  
Standard Water-temp. warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Low-oil-level warning  
Standard Low-coolant warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Low-washer-fluid warning  
Standard Bulb-failure warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 4 ABS channels  
Standard Brake assist  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Daytime running lights  
Standard Compact spare tire  
Standard Spare tire mounted inside under cargo  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Door-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Rear side-impact-impact airbag  
Standard Childseat-sensing airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front and rear seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard Locking fuel flap included with power door locks  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Remote activated perimeter/approach lights  
Standard Tailgate/rear door lock included with power doors  
Standard Immobilizer  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Optional Tracker system  
Standard Stability control  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Manual front head restraints  
Standard Adjustable front head restraints with tilt  
Optional Power adjustable front head restraints with tilt  
Standard 2 adjustable rear head restraints  
Standard First aid kit  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

I-4 Engine type  
110 cu.in. Engine displacement  
189-hp @ 5,800 rpm Engine horsepower  
192 lbs.-ft. @ 3,500 rpm Engine torque  
DOHC Valvetrain  
16 Valves  
3.2" x 3.3" Engine bore x stroke  
8.70 to 1 Compression ratio  
16.2 gal. Fuel tank capacity
21 mpg Fuel economy city  
31 mpg Fuel economy highway  
.29 Drag coefficient  
3,250 lbs. Curb weight  
171.0" Exterior length  
68.0" Exterior body width  
54.3" Exterior height  
106.9" Wheelbase  
58.8" Front tread  
57.6" Rear tread  
17.7' Turning radius  
42.0" Front legroom  
33.0" Rear legroom  
38.5" Front headroom  
36.3" Rear headroom  
52.8" Front hiproom  
51.7" Rear hiproom  
52.8" Front shoulder room  
51.7" Rear shoulder room  
84.9 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
9.9 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
38.1 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume seats folded  
38.1 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

People Who Viewed This Car Also Viewed

Choose up to three models to compare to the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

Compare Side-by-Side
2004 Lexus GS 300

2004 Lexus GS 300

Kelley Blue Book Retail
$9,000 - $9,000

(4.2)

5 consumer reviews

2006 BMW 325

2006 BMW 325

Kelley Blue Book Retail
$13,750 - $16,350

(4.7)

33 consumer reviews

Change Location

Closest Dealers Listing this Car in ZIP 07095

*Invoice prices are made available by Cars.com and are not dealer advertising. All prices are subject to regional variations. Prices last updated 9/23/10. Click here for more information.