2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Models & Specs

2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003
Model
4.3L
chevronDownAlternative

Select Model:

4.3L Features & Specs

Specifications

  • Drivetrain: All Wheel Drive
  • Engine: 4.3L SOHC SMPI 24
  • Fuel Type: Gasoline Fuel
  • Fuel Capacity: 23.3 gal.
  • Torque: 295 ft. lbs.
  • Horsepower: 275 hp.
  • MPG (City/Hwy): 16/22
  • Transmission: 5 Speed Automatic w/OD
  • Seating Capacity: 4 - 5
  • Cargo Capacity: 15.4 cu. ft.
  • Curb Weight: 4160 lbs.
  • Tires: 225/55HR17 - 245/45ZR18
  • Front Head Room: 37.6"
  • Front Leg Room: 41.3"
  • Wheelbase: 121.5"
  • Length: 203.1"
  • Width: 73.1"
  • Height: 57.2"

Interior Features

  • Premium leather upholstery-inc: seats, head restraints, center armrests, door trim inserts
  • 14-way pwr adjustable memory front bucket seats w/pneumatically adjustable lumbar support
  • Front seatback magazine pockets
  • Multifunction steering wheel-inc: audio, phone, climate & multifunction display controls
  • Pwr tilt/telescopic leather trimmed steering wheel w/easy exit & memory features
  • Multifunction display in speedometer face-inc: odometer, trip meter/computer, flexible service system, oil level, digital speed readout, radio/CD/phone status
  • Gauges-inc: electro-luminescent analog speedometer, tachometer, fuel & coolant
  • Dual zone auto climate control-inc: vents in rear of console, individual left/right temp controls, rest mode, charcoal filter, humidity sensor
  • Hand polished calyptus wood trim-inc: dash, console, doors, shift gate
  • Front center armrest w/illuminated climate-controlled storage, retractable cupholders
  • Rear center armrest w/retractable cupholders
  • Carpeted floor mats
  • (4) illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Leather trimmed shift knob
  • Auto-dimming memory rearview mirror
  • Pwr windows w/one-touch express up/down for all windows
  • Pwr rear window sunshade w/one-touch express up/down
  • Smartkey system-inc: selectively remote central unlock/locking system, engine disabling security feature, outside control of windows/sunroof
  • Rear window defroster w/auto shutoff
  • Lighting-inc: front Xenon reading lamps, rear reading lamps, courtesy lamps w/programmable fade-out time
  • Tele Aid GPS system-inc: 24hr cellular link to provide emergency aid, information & roadside assistance, automatic collision/alarm notification, stolen vehicle tracking, remote keyless unlocking services
  • HomeLink compatible 3-button garage door control
  • Cruise control
  • Anti-theft alarm system w/tow-away protection, remote panic feature, auto notification via Tele Aid
  • GPS/CD-ROM based navigation system
  • Bose sound system-inc: (10) speakers, Bose Audio Pilot digital processing
  • AM/FM/weatherband stereo w/CD, CD changer controls

Exterior Features

  • Pwr folding heated memory side mirrors w/auto-dimming left-side mirror, park assist right-side mirror
  • Pwr tilt/sliding tinted glass sunroof w/one-touch express open/close & memory
  • Rain-sensing wipers w/heated washer system, heated wiper parking position
  • Infared reflective glass
  • Driver-selectable auto on halogen projector-beam headlamps
  • Driver programmable daytime running headlamps
  • Halogen front fog lamps
  • Single red rear fog lamp
  • Door/trunk closing assist feature

Safety Features

  • Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • Driver/front passenger front air bag
  • Side-impact body protection air bag for all outboard seating positions
  • Head curtain air bag for all outboard seating positions
  • 3-point seat belts for all seating positions
  • PRE-SAFE feature (Helps prepare occupants for a possible collision by tightening front seat belts, adjusts all pwr seats & if a possible rollover occurs, will close sunroof)
  • LATCH universal tethers/anchors for rear outboard seating positions
  • Driver programmable daytime running headlamps

Mechanical Features

  • 4.3L SOHC SMPI 24-valve aluminum-alloy V8 engine
  • 5-speed automatic transmission w/touch shift & 2nd gear start
  • All wheel drive
  • 4-wheel electronic traction system (4-ETS)
  • Independent 4-link front suspension w/anti-dive geometry
  • Independent 5-link rear suspension w/anti-dive geometry
  • Airmatic air suspension w/adaptive damping system
  • P225/55HR17 all-season performance SBR tires
  • 17" x 7.5" 7-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels
  • Speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering
  • Cross-drilled vented front/rear disc brakes w/front Brembo 4-piston calipers, rear 2-piston calipers
  • Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • Brake assist system (applies full braking pwr automatically when needed)
  • Electronic brake force distribution

Options & Packages

Additional Options

S2 lighting pkg ($1,180)

  • Headlamp washers
  • Xenon headlamps

S3 comfort pkg ($2,040)

  • Active ventilated front seats
  • Dynamic multi-contour front seatbacks
  • Heated
  • Front seats

S3a comfort pkg ($2,540)

  • Active ventilated front seats
  • Drive dynamic seats
  • Heated front seats

S5 sport pkg ($5,100)

  • AMG monoblock 18 x 8.5 front/18 x 9.5 rear wheels w/P245/45ZR18 front/rear tires
  • Body-color AMG design front spoiler/rear apron/side skirts

S6 wood trim pkg ($820)

  • Burl walnut wood & leather steering wheel & shift knob
Continue to Overview chevronRightAlternative