Mercedes C Class AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $222
- High
- $613
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mercedes C Class AC compressor?
Asking prices from 294 salvage yards in 41 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Mercedes C Class AC compressor
What the AC compressor does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used AC compressor price guide →
Also known asA/C CompressorAir Conditioning Compressor
Price summary
A used Mercedes C Class AC compressor costs $50 to $613, with a median asking price of $200. Based on 1,404 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (12 model years), updated Oct 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$209
Grade B (good)$260
Grade C (fair)$218
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$6131,121 listings
Grade BStandard used$75–$355150 listings
Grade CVisible wear$100–$2182 listings
Grade XUngraded$60–$500131 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$613 | 1,121 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $75–$355 | 150 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $100–$218 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $60–$500 | 131 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$209
Grade B$260
Grade C$218
Ungraded$145
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$613 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mercedes C Class AC compressor is listed
We found priced Mercedes C Class AC compressor listings at 294 salvage yards across 41 states. California supplies the most, with 268 listings (19% of the total) from 39 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $125, while Georgia yards ask $257, 106% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 268 | 39 | $125-37% |
| Texas | 136 | 21 | $183-8% |
| Missouri | 114 | 9 | $215+8% |
| Florida | 100 | 29 | $250+25% |
| Michigan | 93 | 19 | $200 |
| Indiana | 84 | 8 | $252+26% |
| Illinois | 75 | 18 | $138-31% |
| Georgia | 57 | 10 | $257+28% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $200 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mercedes C Class AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $200
- Mercedes C Class median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $485–$1,100
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for AC compressor replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge, and a new receiver/drier if required. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full AC compressor replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Non-Interchange search using Mercedes C Class and similar models
1 listings$423$423 – $423Non-Interchange search using only Mercedes C Class
1 listings$423$423 – $423Model-year comparison
What does a Mercedes C Class AC compressor cost by year?
20252 listings$423$423 – $4232023190 listingsFits 8 years$233$85 – $6132022150 listingsFits 9 years$207$60 – $5002021200 listingsFits 6 years$225$60 – $4932020197 listingsFits 8 years$200$70 – $6132019200 listingsFits 7 years$215$65 – $6132018198 listingsFits 8 years$200$75 – $6132017293 listingsFits 10 years$200$75 – $6132016149 listingsFits 7 years$260$50 – $5812015149 listingsFits 8 years$152$73 – $524
Market analysis
How much does a used Mercedes C Class AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Mercedes C Class AC compressor are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $152, while 2025 tops the table at $423. Parts from 2014–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mercedes C Class sits 33% above the Ford F150 ($150), 1% above the Mercedes E Class ($199), and 20% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($250) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used AC compressor: what to check
- Ask whether the compressor was removed with the system still sealed. Open systems ingest moisture.
- Confirm the clutch engages freely and the pulley spins without grinding.
- Match the refrigerant type (R-134a vs R-1234yf). They don't interchange.
- Budget for a new receiver-drier and system flush at installation.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Mercedes C Class parts are priced?
01wide ±246%
Wheels
$400median
$69$2,040
02wide ±212%
Axle Shaft
$202median
$40$895
03wide ±243%
Grille
$199median
$33$1,000
04wide ±219%
Side Mirror
$500median
$85$2,275
05wide ±120%
Headlight Assembly
$900median
$251$2,410
06wide ±195%
Strut
$245median
$45$1,000
07wide ±292%
Radiator
$227median
$45$1,371
08wide ±106%
Tail Light
$241median
$85$595
09wide ±172%
Engine
$6,396median
$1,240$23,303
10wide ±147%
Fender
$350median
$100$1,131
11wide ±121%
Front Bumper
$600median
$100$1,550
12wide ±233%
Transmission
$1,170median
$195$5,649
Price comparisons
Compare Mercedes C Class AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
MercedesEClassvsMercedesCClass
Class$199
Class$200
$1 diff3,690 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsMercedesCClass
Class$250
Class$200
$50 diff3,690 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsMercedesCClass
Elantra$144
Class$200
$56 diff3,585 listings
AC CompressorcompareNissanAltimavsMercedesCClass
Altima$113
Class$200
$87 diff3,254 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordMustangvsMercedesCClass
Mustang$190
Class$200
$10 diff3,217 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiSonatavsMercedesCClass
Sonata$138
Class$200
$62 diff3,118 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±287%
BMW X3
$150median
$35$897
BMWwide ±199%
BMW X5
$200median
$50$844
Chevywide ±148%
Chevy Equinox
$125median
$30$400
Chevywide ±146%
Chevy Malibu
$125median
$35$400
Chevywide ±90%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$163median
$65$360
Chevywide ±115%
Chevy Tahoe
$175median
$70$473
Chevywide ±127%
Chevy Traverse
$136median
$41$387
Dodgewide ±142%
Dodge Challenger
$103median
$40$333
Dodgespread ±47%
Dodge Charger
$103median
$75$172
Dodgewide ±112%
Dodge Durango
$150median
$40$375
Fordwide ±101%
Ford Edge
$144median
$40$330
Mercedeswide ±265%
Mercedes E Class
$199median
$40$1,094
Common questions
Mercedes C Class AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Mercedes C Class?
The median asking price is $200 across 1,404 priced listings from 294 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $209. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $152.
How much does it cost to replace a Mercedes C Class AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Mercedes C Class AC compressor replacement typically runs $485–$1,100 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $200, and independent-shop labor for AC compressor replacement typically takes 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr ($285–$900). The labor figure does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge, and a new receiver/drier if required. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Mercedes C Class model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Mercedes C Class AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mercedes C Class AC compressor fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.