Mercedes E Class AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $231
- High
- $1,094
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mercedes E Class AC compressor?
Asking prices from 375 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
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Part overview
About the Mercedes E 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 E Class AC compressor costs $40 to $1,094, with a median asking price of $199. Based on 2,286 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2024 (13 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$198
Grade B (good)$349
Grade C (fair)$49
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$1,0941,929 listings
Grade BStandard used$75–$550184 listings
Grade CVisible wear$49–$494 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$500169 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$1,094 | 1,929 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $75–$550 | 184 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $49–$49 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$500 | 169 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$198
Grade B$349
Grade C$49
Ungraded$131
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$1,094 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mercedes E Class AC compressor is listed
We found priced Mercedes E Class AC compressor listings at 375 salvage yards across 41 states. Texas supplies the most, with 341 listings (9% of the total) from 25 yards. Location matters: yards in Indiana ask a median $128, while Missouri yards ask $215, 68% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 341 | 25 | $150-25% |
| Michigan | 314 | 29 | $182-9% |
| California | 289 | 34 | $130-35% |
| Indiana | 278 | 13 | $128-36% |
| Illinois | 198 | 20 | $151-24% |
| Florida | 191 | 34 | $190-5% |
| Pennsylvania | 155 | 10 | $178-11% |
| Missouri | 154 | 14 | $215+8% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $199 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mercedes E Class AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $199
- Mercedes E 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Mercedes E Class AC compressor cost by year?
202317 listings$596$247 – $7432022238 listingsFits 6 years$358$65 – $5692021300 listingsFits 6 years$369$75 – $5692020290 listingsFits 8 years$250$40 – $1,0942019298 listingsFits 6 years$248$65 – $6132018244 listingsFits 7 years$170$60 – $3322017222 listingsFits 6 years$195$45 – $4402016550 listingsFits 6 years$140$49 – $2842015475 listingsFits 5 years$131$75 – $300
Market analysis
How much does a used Mercedes E Class AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Mercedes E 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. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 304% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $198.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $131, while 2023 tops the table at $596. Parts from 2012–2016 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mercedes E Class sits 33% above the Ford F150 ($150), 20% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($250), and 50% above the Ram 1500 ($133) 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 E Class parts are priced?
01wide ±183%
Side Mirror
$438median
$94$1,693
02wide ±253%
Axle Shaft
$210median
$40$1,101
03wide ±215%
Wheels
$339median
$59$1,520
04wide ±105%
Headlight Assembly
$1,175median
$440$2,901
05wide ±172%
Tail Light
$255median
$70$947
06wide ±236%
Radiator
$201median
$50$1,000
07wide ±262%
Strut
$222median
$37$1,200
08wide ±258%
Grille
$175median
$30$934
09wide ±251%
Fender
$302median
$95$1,610
10wide ±194%
Turbocharger
$487median
$86$1,975
11wide ±121%
Steering Rack
$930median
$148$2,394
12wide ±289%
Transmission
$1,050median
$199$6,270
Price comparisons
Compare Mercedes E Class AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
MercedesEClassvsMercedesGLEClass
Class$199
Class$250
$51 diff4,572 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsHyundaiElantra
Class$199
Elantra$144
$55 diff4,467 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsNissanAltima
Class$199
Altima$113
$86 diff4,132 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsFordMustang
Class$199
Mustang$188
$11 diff4,094 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsHyundaiSonata
Class$199
Sonata$138
$61 diff4,000 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsMercedesSClass
Class$199
Class$250
$51 diff3,920 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 ±168%
Chevy Equinox
$110median
$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 ±138%
Chevy Traverse
$125median
$41$387
Dodgewide ±142%
Dodge Challenger
$103median
$40$333
Dodgespread ±47%
Dodge Charger
$103median
$75$172
Dodgewide ±112%
Dodge Durango
$150median
$40$375
Fordwide ±132%
Ford Edge
$133median
$40$390
Mercedeswide ±141%
Mercedes C Class
$200median
$50$613
Common questions
Mercedes E Class AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Mercedes E Class?
The median asking price is $199 across 2,286 priced listings from 375 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $198. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $131.
How much does it cost to replace a Mercedes E Class AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Mercedes E Class AC compressor replacement typically runs $485–$1,100 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $199, 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 E Class model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 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 E Class AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mercedes E Class AC compressor fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.