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    2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Base Pricing and Spec

    From

    $352,900

    excl. on-roads

    Overview

    The 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Base is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a 220 Series. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is regarded as a Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $352,900 before on-road costs.

    This Mercedes-Benz S-Class is powered by a 5.5L 12-cylinder engine that has 368 kW of power (at 5000 rpm) and 800 Nm of torque (at 1800 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 88L fuel tank

    The Mercedes-Benz S-Class measures 1447mm (57.0 inches) in height, 5163mm (203.3 inches) in length, 1855mm (73.0 inches) in width with a 3085mm (121.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2135kg (4706.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The S-Class Base comes standard with 245/40 R18 front tyres and 265/40 R18 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

    The 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Base has a 151mm ground clearance with a 2100kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.

    Best For
    Family
    Luxury
    Warranty
    3Years
    or
    unlimited km
    Acceleration
    4.8Seconds
    0-100 km/h
    4D Sedan
    petrol
    5.5L
    rear
    5 AT
    5
    4

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    Power to Weight
    97.83 - 198.38 kW/t
    97.83 kW/t
    198.38 kW/t
    Boot Space
    500 litres
    470 litres
    500 litres
    Price
    $175,900 - $352,900
    $169,000
    $935,000
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    4 years
    1 year
    5 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,340 - 2,590 kg
    2,200 kg
    3,000 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,100 kg
    1,900 kg
    2,300 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    150 - 151 mm
    150 mm
    151 mm

    Dimensions

    1447mm
    1855mm
    5163mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    Specifications

    TypeV
    Size (cc)5513
    Size (L)5.5L
    Cylinders12
    Camshaft-
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder-
    Power368kW
    Power RPM5000
    Torque800Nm
    Torque RPM1800
    Bore Stroke-
    Compression Ratio9

    Transmission5 SP AUTOMATIC
    Final Gear Ratio-
    Suspension Front-
    Suspension Rear-
    Steering MechanismWood & Leather
    Driverear

    Fuel Combined (L/100km)-
    Fuel Urban (L/100km)-
    Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km)-
    Tank Size (L)88
    Fuel TypePremium Unleaded
    e10 Compatible-
    CO2 Combined-
    CO2 Urban-
    CO2 Extra Urban-

    Brake Front-
    Brake Rear-
    Tyre Front245/40 R18
    Tyre Rear265/40 R18
    Front Rim Size-
    Rear Rim Size-

    Vehicle Height (mm)1447
    Vehicle Length (mm)5163
    Vehicle Width (mm)1855
    Ground Clearance (mm)151
    Wheelbase (mm)3085
    Turning Circle (m)12.1
    Unladen Weight (kg)2135
    Gross Combined Weight (kg)-
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg)2590
    Track Front (mm)1578
    Track Rear (mm)1574
    Towing Capacity Brake (kg)2100
    Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg)750

    Country Of OriginGermany
    Number of Doors4
    Seats5
    Service Interval KMs-
    Service Interval Months-
    VIN Location-
    VIN Number-
    Warranty KMs-
    Warranty Months36
    Discontinued Date2005-05-09

    ANCAP Rating-
    Euro Air Pollution Standard-
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