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




























































































































































































































































































































































































What owners say
"Overall, drivers are very fond of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class, praising its safety, performance, and luxurious interior. Many appreciate its powerful acceleration, high-quality materials, and comfort for both family and recreational driving. However, some concerns were raised about the cost of maintenance and certain electronic issues over time."
A little too much oversteer for a AWD - feels like rear wheel drive. I love its 300 plus horsepower as it really gets up and goes - with a roar! The build quality is superior as it has over 100,000 miles and not one squeak. It's as quiet as a tank inside (when the tank's turbine engine is off of couse).
May 12, 2009Car is awesome, Performance is great, drives like a truck with the stability of small car. Quality is the greatest and its german engineering at its best. Appearance is very elegant and with lots of personality. The cost is worth it's value.
August 6, 2009I connect to Pandora through my I-Phone and when a call comes in, I talk hands free. The tires are less than one year old, and I drive less than 15,000 miles each year. The back seat folds down and there is a large cargo area for an SUV this size.
July 21, 2014What owners say
A little too much oversteer for a AWD - feels like rear wheel drive. I love its 300 plus horsepower as it really gets up and goes - with a roar! The build quality is superior as it has over 100,000 miles and not one squeak. It's as quiet as a tank inside (when the tank's turbine engine is off of couse).
May 12, 2009Car is awesome, Performance is great, drives like a truck with the stability of small car. Quality is the greatest and its german engineering at its best. Appearance is very elegant and with lots of personality. The cost is worth it's value.
August 6, 2009I connect to Pandora through my I-Phone and when a call comes in, I talk hands free. The tires are less than one year old, and I drive less than 15,000 miles each year. The back seat folds down and there is a large cargo area for an SUV this size.
July 21, 2014Since 30 years we are driving at least one mercedes benz in our family. The main reason for buying them is safety and reliability. My next car will be another ML or similar samller SUV by Mercedes, takes the guesswork and anxiety out of choosing and getting another car.
May 1, 2015I loved just about everything on this SUV. The nav was a great feature. Six disc changer in the trunk/cargo area was a novelty, but fun. The heated seats were amazing, especially on cold mornings. It was a joy to drive.
June 7, 2013The exterior design falls a little short and lacks flash in comparison to say a BMW X5 or a Porsche Cayanne. The exterior quality feels like a tank, a very safe vehicle to be in with nice materials used. The interior, however, is very desirable with the right amount of wood/leather trim giving off a luxery look in the classic mercedes style and fashion. The cabin is very comfortable, controls are conveniently placed, materials are not cheap and it truly convinces you that you are in a luxery vehicle. So far, after a year... It is clear that basic maintenance is pricier than it is for a Honda or a Toyota but still affordable and over all, a very dependable car, no drastic repairs needed so far. Overall, I am very happy with this purchase of a family vehicle and a luxery vehicle that can also be an awesome safari vehicle.
February 9, 2015i love this vehicle. everything but the cost of maintenance. awesome performance. has extremely fast acceleration. okay gas mileage. super cool air and very cozy heat. leather seats that heat. very reliable and dependable vehicle for its class. also tows extremely well.
August 20, 2014It has great attributes to it. It has the best hanlding of any car that i have driven. It's brakes work extremely well but when they get old they squeak.
February 10, 2008Awesome SUV ever :) made by Mercedes good for family and recreational driving .very spacious .smooth driving and good mileage in town or highway .nice control and abs system is great for off road and snow packed roads .Heated seats for winter
October 10, 2013ITS A BIG OL BENZO. i like it, it feels like a bank vault when i step in and hear the door close. CLUNK. feels lik i can drive off turnbull canyon and still survive, but im pretty sure my dad would kill me afterwards.
July 13, 2008Trims & specs
Base MSRP $37,670 | Seating 5 |
Engine 3.7L 232 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 34.7 cu ft |
Combined MPG 15 | Drivetrain AWD |
Base MSRP $46,070 | Seating 5 |
Engine 5.0L 288 hp V8 | Cargo Capacity 34.7 cu ft |
Combined MPG 14 | Drivetrain AWD |
Base MSRP N/A | Seating N/A |
Engine N/A | Cargo Capacity N/A |
Combined MPG N/A | Drivetrain N/A |
Base MSRP $66,620 | Seating 5 |
Engine 5.4L 342 hp V8 | Cargo Capacity 31.9 cu ft |
Combined MPG 15 | Drivetrain AWD |
Base MSRP $37,320 | Seating 5 |
Engine 3.2L 215 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity N/A |
Combined MPG 15 | Drivetrain AWD |







