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2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class transmission: CVT or automatic?

No. The 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class uses a 5-speed automatic and a 6-speed manual - none of its EPA-listed configurations has a CVT.

Key takeaways

  • 11 EPA-certified configurations listed for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
  • No CVT here - use the automatic or manual transmission fluid your owner's manual specifies.
  • The transmission can differ by engine and drive layout, so match your row by engine size.
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: every EPA-listed configuration
EngineTransmissionEPA codeDrive
1.8L 4-cylinder supercharged5-speed automaticAutomatic 5-spdRWD
1.8L 4-cylinder5-speed automaticAutomatic 5-spdRWD
1.8L 4-cylinder supercharged6-speed manualManual 6-spdRWD
1.8L 4-cylinder6-speed manualManual 6-spdRWD
2.6L 6-cylinder5-speed automaticAutomatic 5-spd4-Wheel or AWD
2.6L 6-cylinder5-speed automaticAutomatic 5-spdRWD
2.6L 6-cylinder6-speed manualManual 6-spdRWD
3.2L 6-cylinder5-speed automaticAutomatic 5-spd4-Wheel or AWD
3.2L 6-cylinder supercharged5-speed automaticAutomatic 5-spdRWD
3.2L 6-cylinder5-speed automaticAutomatic 5-spdRWD
3.2L 6-cylinder6-speed manualManual 6-spdRWD

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov). Each row is one certified configuration; a trim or option not sold in a configuration is not listed.

Useful for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Transmission fluidMatch the specification in your owner's manualShop fluid Fluid transfer pumpFor transmissions filled through a side plugShop pumps

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