

Josh Nevett
2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
Pros
- Quiet and comfortable
- Superb sound system
- Big boot
Cons
- Exorbitant service pricing
- Heated, ventilated seats are a $3500 option
- Underwhelming engine performance
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The 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a large Car. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $89,900 for the Classic variant and topping out at $229,900 for the AMG variant.
There are 4 variants of the E-Class available in Australia and this generation went on sale in late-2003.
The 2003 E-Class was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class include 1.8 in-line 4-cylinder supercharger (120kW/240Nm), 2.6 v6 (130kW/240Nm), 2.7 in-line 5-cylinder turbo (130kW/425Nm), 3.2 v6 (165kW/315Nm), 5 v8 (225kW/460Nm) and 5.4 v8 supercharger (350kW/700Nm). Available with 5-speed automatic or 7-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
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The Mercedes-Benz E-Class comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Classic and the most expensive being AMG.


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2026
$117,900
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,818 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,822 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,452 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,854 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Mercedes-Benz E-Class Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.
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2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the Classic variant that starts from $0.
See all Mercedes-Benz E-Class PricingThe most expensive Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the AMG variant that starts from $229,900.
See all Mercedes-Benz E-Class PricingThe best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz E-Class is 2100 kg offered by the following variants: Elegance and Avantgarde.
See all Mercedes-Benz E-Class towing capacityThe largest Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the Classic variant which measures 1822mm wide, 4850mm in length and sits 1496mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the AMG variant which has 350kW of power and 700nm of torque.
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.
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