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2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
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2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
MSRP $34,450 - $66,950
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2003 Saturn LW
MSRP $25,545 - $29,900
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V6 Gas I4
Gas L4 Gas V6
Displacement
2.6L/159 3.2L/195 1.8L/110
2.2L/134 3.0L/183
Fuel System
SMPI
SPFI
Horsepower
168 hp @ 5700 rpm 215 hp @ 5700 rpm 189 hp @ 5800 rpm 349 hp @ 6100 rpm
135 hp @ 5200 rpm 182 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
177 ft-lb @ 4700 rpm 221 ft-lb @ 3000-4600 rpm 192 ft-lb @ 3500-4000 rpm 332 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm
142 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm 190 ft-lb @ 3600 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission 5-speed driver-adaptive automatic transmission-inc: "winter" mode, Touch Shift AMG enhanced 5-speed driver-adaptive automatic transmission-inc: "winter" mode, Touch Shift, SpeedShift (provides faster gear changes)
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD Brake transmission shift interlock Brake transmission interlock 5-speed manual transmission
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
10.0 - 14.2 L/100 km
10.1 - 11.6 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.8 - 10.3 L/100 km
6.9 - 7.7 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.8 - 14.2 L/100 km
6.9 - 11.6 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
62.0 L
59.4 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
Front Disc Rear Drum 4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Not Available
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Optional
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
978 - 988 mm
998 mm
Front Leg Room
1,059 - 1,067 mm
1,074 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,341 - 1,351 mm
1,415 mm
Rear Head Room
922 - 965 mm
1,006 mm
Rear Leg Room
838 mm
899 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,313 - 1,379 mm
1,425 mm
Trunk Volume
280 - 430 L
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Optional
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,715 mm
2,705 mm
Length, Overall
4,343 - 4,544 mm
4,836 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,727 mm
1,753 mm
Height, Overall
1,379 - 1,440 mm
1,455 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
145 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,445 - 1,660 kg
1,393 - 1,484 kg
Front Tire Size
P205/55HR16 P225/45ZR17
TBD P195/65TR15 P215/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
P205/55HR16 P225/45ZR17 P245/40ZR17
TBD P195/65TR15 P215/55HR16
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Not Available
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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