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2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Comparisons
Individual reviews have their uses, but nothing reveals a car’s pros and cons like cold, hard scrutiny. With our 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class comparison tool you can see for yourself how any two or three models measure up against this vehicle in body dimensions, horsepower, fuel economy, equipment, pricing, you name it. Our user-friendly format should...
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2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
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2003 |
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Mercedes-Benz |
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S-Class |
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class S430 |
BMW 7-Series 745I |
Jaguar XJ-Series Sport |
| MSRP |
$75,500.00 |
$68,500.00 |
$59,330.00 |
| Destination |
$720.00 |
$695.00 |
$665.00 |
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class S430 |
BMW 7-Series 745I |
Jaguar XJ-Series Sport |
| Standard Engine |
4.3L 275hp V8 |
4.4L 325hp V8 |
4L 290hp V8 |
| Horsepower |
275 @ 5750 RPM |
325 @ 6100 RPM |
290 @ 6100 RPM |
| Torque |
295 @ 3000 RPM |
330 @ 3600 RPM |
290 @ 4250 RPM |
| Valves |
3 |
4 |
4 |
| Displacement (cc) |
4266 |
4398 |
3996 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.5 X 3.3 |
3.6 X 3.3 |
3.4 X 3.4 |
| Compression Ratio |
10:1 |
10.5:1 |
10.8:1 |
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class S430 |
BMW 7-Series 745I |
Jaguar XJ-Series Sport |
| City (mpg) |
16 |
18 |
17 |
| Highway (mpg) |
22 |
26 |
24 |
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class S430 |
BMW 7-Series 745I |
Jaguar XJ-Series Sport |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
4160.1 |
4376.2 |
3946.3 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
121.5 |
117.7 |
113 |
| Length (in.) |
203.1 |
198 |
197.8 |
| Width (in.) |
73.1 |
74.9 |
70.8 |
| Height (in.) |
57.2 |
58.7 |
52.7 |
| Track Front (in.) |
62 |
62.4 |
59.1 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
62 |
62.6 |
59 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class S430 |
BMW 7-Series 745I |
Jaguar XJ-Series Sport |
| Standard Seating |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
37.6 |
39.2 |
37.2 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
38.4 |
38.5 |
36.3 |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
41.3 |
41.9 |
41.2 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
40.3 |
38.4 |
33.7 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
59.2 |
59.3 |
57.3 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
58.3 |
58.7 |
57.3 |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
59.9 |
N/A |
N/A |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
59.4 |
N/A |
N/A |
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class S430 |
BMW 7-Series 745I |
Jaguar XJ-Series Sport |
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
105 |
104 |
93 |
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class S430 |
BMW 7-Series 745I |
Jaguar XJ-Series Sport |
| Front Suspension |
wishbone |
strut |
wishbone |
| Rear Suspension |
multi-link |
multi-link |
wishbone |
| Tires |
225/55R17 |
245/50R18 |
255/40R18 |
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class S430 |
BMW 7-Series 745I |
Jaguar XJ-Series Sport |
| Power Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class S430 |
BMW 7-Series 745I |
Jaguar XJ-Series Sport |
| 4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
4x4 wheel drive |
rear wheel drive |
rear wheel drive |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class S430 |
BMW 7-Series 745I |
Jaguar XJ-Series Sport |
| Radio |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
| Cassette Player |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
| CD Player |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
| CD Changer |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
| DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Navigation Aid |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class S430 |
BMW 7-Series 745I |
Jaguar XJ-Series Sport |
| Cruise Control |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Tilt Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| | Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning | Hide | Show |
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class S430 |
BMW 7-Series 745I |
Jaguar XJ-Series Sport |
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class S430 |
BMW 7-Series 745I |
Jaguar XJ-Series Sport |
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Side Airbag |
Std. |
N/A |
N/A |
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class S430 |
BMW 7-Series 745I |
Jaguar XJ-Series Sport |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class S430 |
BMW 7-Series 745I |
Jaguar XJ-Series Sport |
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class S430 |
BMW 7-Series 745I |
Jaguar XJ-Series Sport |
| Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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