2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Reviews, Pricing & Specs
























































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































What owners say
"Overall, owners of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have a positive impression of the vehicle, praising its luxurious feel, performance, and reliability. Many appreciate the strong engine options and smooth driving experience. However, some drivers mention high maintenance costs and issues with smaller repairs as significant downsides."
Good acceleration, spongy braking, steering feels disconnected
March 16, 2008Absolutely love the car. Could use more power. 500hp isnt enough. Cost of ownership is kind of high, but well worth the car. Twisties, straight line, braking, and ride performance is fantastic. My dream car. Every time i get in the car, a drive is an event.
December 27, 2009the braking is aweasome, very beautiful car and so quiet inside. If you drive 120 km/h its the same as driving at 80 km/h. Love the sound system. But i used to have a problem with the Air Condition. Overall its a good car, and it never brokedown on me.
December 7, 2009What owners say
Good acceleration, spongy braking, steering feels disconnected
March 16, 2008Absolutely love the car. Could use more power. 500hp isnt enough. Cost of ownership is kind of high, but well worth the car. Twisties, straight line, braking, and ride performance is fantastic. My dream car. Every time i get in the car, a drive is an event.
December 27, 2009the braking is aweasome, very beautiful car and so quiet inside. If you drive 120 km/h its the same as driving at 80 km/h. Love the sound system. But i used to have a problem with the Air Condition. Overall its a good car, and it never brokedown on me.
December 7, 2009Like other cars, get it serviced by a specialist - not at the dealer and it is cheap to keep. Unless you abuse it - like any other car. Average service with Mobil 1 oil change with filter, new cabin filter, tires rotated and safety checked costs about $205 all in. Does not break down like other cars. Built like a tank and handles like a Porsche at the same time getting excellent fuel mileage.
May 5, 2015We purchased our 03 E320 Certified Preowned in 2006, as it came off a lease. I cannot overstate to value-added of the MB certification process and warranty...plus the savings of letting the first owner (who put on less than 12k per/year) pay for the depreciation. The car maintains it's style even today in 2009, drives wonderfully, and our cost of operation has been very low. At 70k we needed a brake job on the front...$500+...but other than that, nothing beyond the routine maintenance. We find this to be the best family auto we've ever owned, and will replace it at some point with another E-Class. Great automobile this...not just a car!
August 8, 2009I love my Mercedes E-320! Purchased it used and it's been very reliable. Handles smoothly, easy ride, gorgeous interior, has all the accessories I could want. Car heats up quickly in the winter. Has low wind noise on the highway.
November 22, 2014Purschased new and optioned out this is still a great car seven years later and I have no urge to replace it. The electronic brake and throttle could have been refined better at parking speeds. The 320 V6 is just fine for 90% of the driving. For that 10% I have a Porsche Boxter, another find car.
February 26, 2010great acceleration and braking and the car needs no handling skills it has a solid body and it is a breath taking car it doesn't cost as much as it should and it is great fun to drive it. a++
September 8, 2009Nice car; comfortable and well equipped, but everyone has one!
February 13, 2008E220 (W211 model) is an excelent machine and drives like a dream.
January 9, 2008Trims & specs
Base MSRP $52,820 | Seating 7 |
Engine 3.2L 221 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 20 | Drivetrain AWD |
Base MSRP $55,570 | Seating 5 |
Engine 5.0L 302 hp V8 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 18 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $49,970 | Seating 7 |
Engine 3.2L 221 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 21 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $76,720 | Seating 5 |
Engine 5.4L 469 hp V8 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 16 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $47,670 | Seating 5 |
Engine 3.2L 221 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 20 | Drivetrain RWD |
Pricing trends
MSRP range
$47,670 - $76,720
Current avg. market price
$6,986
Trending up by 3.8% this month
May 2026 - August 2026







