2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

13 -14 City / 16 -17 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

215 -342

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Jeanne P

Mercedes Benz ml350 beautiful vehicle.

I love it. The ride is fantastic. I have had no problems at all with the car. The inside is leather and it has all the amenities. I have owned the car for 9 months now and drive it everywhere. The car gas 20 inch beautiful black rims. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone. Mercedes is a great brand. Everything mechanically is sound and everything inside works perfectly. Love it.

hunter s

The cost to fix the car is very expensive if it breaks.

I like the way that the car feels when it drives. I also like the interior of the car. It is expensive to fix but that makes sense since it's a foreign car.

Ros M

It's very durable,, strong and very safe.

It's very good, only problem is it takes lot of fuel intake and its costing me money. If it was not a v8 maybe ill.. Dave money on fuel.

Brian M

This SUV is sturdy and reliable and is quite comfortable to drive.

Comfortable, reliable, never a problem as long as maintained it should run forever. I will probably keep this car forever even after I get a new small car because when weather is snowy and slippery I have all the confidence is this vehicle.

Dianne M

My SUV is good to me. . . Heated seats a big plus!

Comfortable reliable luxurious in its own way. Heated seats a favorite feature never a problem new battery and cable in 2018 and 2007. Brake pads 2018 4 new tires 2017 runs beautifully and is very reliable. . . I do maintain it with. Checkups oil changes and general good care.

Jojo K

Dependable and safe; With a name you can trust

It's a solid car. My family and I feel safe when we drive it. These days, though, the engine is not as powerful in driving uphill.

Roberta M

Mileage is poor. V8 engine is not fuel efficient in any way.

The only thing I dislike is that it never met a gas station it didn't like. V8 is poor for fuel economy, but great for towing/hauling/getting places.

Vanessa E

It is comfortable and easy to drive and it looks nice

Dislike that seat position setting is not automatic for different drivers. Also would like automatic back hatch closer and side mirrors that fold in.

Negative Owner Reviews

Anna K

In the car felt when I drive over bumps and protrusions.

Everything ok. I just love my car, it so comfortable and nice. This is a roomy car for a large or small family. Extensive and comfortable rear seats accommodate three people in the trunk, you can accommodate a huge amount of things. It is convenient for going out of town, or traveling in the city, for long and close distances.

alberto cayanan

This is my last car i wound never buy again

Very nice car but maintenance is very expensive i got 2003 ml350 1 had only 139 .oo miles mostly i change every parts of the car I spend already 3 thousand .

Elisha F

2003 Ml320 SUV. It has a slap shift which is nice.

It is extremely well rated for safety and it's comfortable. The bad part is it is expensive to maintain and fix plus the stereo system is faulty.

Taylor P

In good condition no problems

Is in good condition but the bumper is off drive good automatic 4 wheel drive black is well nice to have

Alexia M

2003 Mercedes-Benz ml350 review.

The car drives great and has amazing pick-up, my only issue is that it does not get great gas mileage and takes premium gas which is expensive. Also, getting an oil change tends to be pricey.

Irma W

Summarize of my vehicle experience good and bad.

Serpentine belt popped twice but other than that dependable car. Not great on gas but it is a fast vehicle. Inside is spacious for the size of vehicle. Part like tires hard to find and expensive. Pulled trailer long distance very safely. Overall my family and I have enjoyed the vehicle. It's too bad that the gas is way too expensive to continue driving.

Mercedes-Benz M-Class Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

3.2L

215 HP 16-16 MPG 5 Seats

3.7L

232 HP 16-16 MPG 5 Seats

5.0L

288 HP 15-15 MPG 5 Seats

5.5L AMG

342 HP 15-15 MPG 5 Seats

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2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Owner Reviews

4.09

22 Reviews

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5 stars

55%

4 stars

18%

3 stars

18%

2 stars

1 star

Kimberly S on March 23, 2021

The 5-liter and all wheel drive capability for all weather, all terrain driving.

I love the power it has. It's very spacious for traveling & storage. One downfall is I'm too small to see out the rear passenger side in reverse.

hunter s on March 22, 2021

The cost to fix the car is very expensive if it breaks.

I like the way that the car feels when it drives. I also like the interior of the car. It is expensive to fix but that makes sense since it's a foreign car.

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Ranks #8 Luxury Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class has an average owner rating of 4.09 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 10 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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Ranks #7 Luxury Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class has a combined MPG of 18 which ranks it #7 of 11 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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24 MPG

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23 MPG

2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

17 MPG

Is The 2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class A Good Car?

Yes very good vehicle, very reliable, fun to drive, looks good, feel safe in it. Would definitely recommend it to friends and family.

Rebecca B.

How Reliable Is The 2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class?

Mercedes-Benz M class is very reliable. I haven't experienced any problems with vehicle since I've owned it. So far I can count on it to get me where I need to be safely.

Donna D.

Is The 2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class A Good Value?

I thought it was a very good value for what I paid for it. I have spent more in the past for what I think now was less of a car.

Vee C.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2003 mercedes ml350 oil type?

Answer: Regardless of engine size, the 2003 Mercedes-Benz ML350 takeS7.6 liters (8.0 quarts) of 0W-40 motor oil. With a dry filter, You'll need about 8.0 liters (8.5 quarts). SAE 0W-40 is a synthetic fluid that is most...

What are some of the 2003 mercedes ml500 problems?

Answer: The most common problems with the 2003 Mercedes ML500 include performance problems, electrical problems, and power steering problems. Each of these is caused by a different damaged component on the vehicle. The...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Not Rated

Rollover

Side

Not Rated

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety