2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Review

Name: 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Review
Brand: Mercedes-Benz
Price: 312 USD
Rating: 4.6 (283 reviews)

Price Estimate: $312 - $504

2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C320 4dr Sport Wagon

2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C240 Wagon Exterior

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Edmunds' Expert Review

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Pros

State-of-the-art safety and luxury features, three body styles to choose from, pleasing power from V6 engine.

Cons

Can get pricey for its segment, ordinary interior presentation, tight squeeze for the sedan's backseat occupants.

What’s new

Changes are light this year. Mercedes' "4Matic" all-wheel-drive system is now available for sedan and wagon models (the C32 sport sedan being the lone exception) and the C230 Sport Coupe's supercharged engine has been revised for greater efficiency and lower emissions. A six-speed manual gearbox is available for the C320 models, and a supercharged C230 Sport Sedan is now available as well.

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Though hardly inexpensive, the C-Class is appealing due to its variety of configurations and prestigious name.

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2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
C240 Sedan
$8,500
good price
$2,510 below market
- 53,273 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 6cyl automatic
- Carmel Motors (716 mi away)
- Power Driver Seat
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Auto Climate Control
- Alarm
- Trip Computer
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Located in Indianapolis, IN
Obsidian Black Metallic 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 240 RWD 2.6L V6 SOHC 5-Speed Automatic with Touch Shift2.6L V6 SOHC.17/26 City/Highway MPGLet Car...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (15 City/24 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WDBRF61J33F378474
Stock: K378474
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-31-2025
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
C230 2dr Hatchback
$8,999
- 91,912 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 4cyl automatic
- Reds Auto and Truck (556 mi away)
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Auto Climate Control
- Alarm
- Trip Computer
- Rear Bench Seats
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Located in Longmont, CO
Red's is pleased to present this 2003 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor! This sweet hatchback is very unique as it comes fitted with a Supercharged 1.8-li...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
22 Combined MPG (19 City/28 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WDBRN40J63A492944
Stock: 2025-136
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-02-2025

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C230 Bag for not much Buck

kompressorking, 09/20/2011

2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Rwd 2dr Sports Coupe (1.8L 4cyl S/C 6M)

Recently bought my C230 Kompressor w/ manual 6 speed tranny. So far so good. It's just over 100,000 miles, 1 owner and care for... it shows. Also purchased and very extensive 5yr/100k extended warranty too. I've owned 72 cars (all different makes/models) and have been a BMW fan for ever. This is my 3rd Benz and its a pleasure to drive. 30+ mpg on the freeway @ 85+mph, shifts smooth and …

Geat Car For The Money

Mouse, 07/25/2010

2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C320 Rwd 2dr Sports Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 6M)

Been a very good car (close to 100K miles now). The only failures have been the hood struts, pano roof, and the multi function display. Both hood struts and MFD are easily fixed by anyone with the slightest mechanical skill. Pano roof is basically unfixable because of the significant cost (and lack of utility anyway). Handles very well had has adequate power. A bit slow off of the line …

Love every thing about it

e626, 12/11/2010

2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C240 4MATIC AWD 4dr Sedan (2.6L 6cyl 5A)

I originally wanted the m. B. E350 but my husband said that we would be spending a lot more money on gas. So he got me the c240 and I have to say that I love this car we bought it used with 98,000 miles on it. It has been very reliable drives great, and I look forward to taking long trips in it. I previously owned a 2002 BMW 330i and I thought that that was the best car ever, but I have …

An excellent car that holds up well...

guile, 06/26/2010

2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C240 Rwd 4dr Sedan (2.6L 6cyl 6M)

My car has been with me since brand new, now going on 142,000 miles and counting. Issues have been catalytic converter (under warranty), front headlights, steering linkage break, serpentine belt replacement (at 130,000 miles), leather interior cracking, faux leather on shift knob coming off, CD changer jamming, blower fuse melting and compressor breaking, and small ghosting on console …

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2003 C-Class Highlights

Type:

Wagon

Trim:

C240

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$31,400
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	18 MPG
Cost to Drive	$257/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	25.2 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the C-Class include:

Alarm
Stability Control

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Not Tested

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