Mercedes S Class AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $80
- Average
- $262
- High
- $620
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mercedes S Class AC compressor?
Asking prices from 195 salvage yards in 32 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 S 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 S Class AC compressor costs $80 to $620, with a median asking price of $250. Based on 1,634 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2024 (12 model years), updated Oct 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$250
Grade B (good)$250
Grade C (fair)$138
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$80–$6201,351 listings
Grade BStandard used$100–$435109 listings
Grade CVisible wear$80–$1382 listings
Grade XUngraded$80–$500172 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $80–$620 | 1,351 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $100–$435 | 109 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $80–$138 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $80–$500 | 172 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$250
Grade B$250
Grade C$138
Ungraded$250
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $80–$620 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mercedes S Class AC compressor is listed
We found priced Mercedes S Class AC compressor listings at 195 salvage yards across 32 states. California supplies the most, with 259 listings (16% of the total) from 28 yards. Location matters: yards in Wisconsin ask a median $200, while Indiana yards ask $364, 82% 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 | 259 | 28 | $256+2% |
| Michigan | 186 | 16 | $250 |
| Georgia | 173 | 11 | $228-9% |
| Missouri | 138 | 11 | $274+10% |
| Texas | 134 | 14 | $250 |
| Florida | 128 | 18 | $240-4% |
| Indiana | 109 | 5 | $364+46% |
| Wisconsin | 78 | 6 | $200-20% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $250 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mercedes S Class AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $250
- Mercedes S Class median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $535–$1,150
- 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 S Class AC compressor cost by year?
20244 listings$500$200 – $500202322 listings$342$200 – $455202259 listingsFits 8 years$250$110 – $613202159 listingsFits 7 years$268$100 – $6132020334 listingsFits 7 years$228$97 – $6082019140 listingsFits 6 years$299$100 – $6202018248 listingsFits 8 years$256$97 – $6202017395 listingsFits 5 years$251$97 – $6202016366 listingsFits 8 years$248$80 – $5502015337 listingsFits 4 years$230$99 – $534
Market analysis
How much does a used Mercedes S Class AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Mercedes S Class AC compressor are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 8 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 81% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $250.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Non-Interchange search using Mercedes S Class and similar models, lists at a $400 median, while Non-Interchange search using only Mercedes S Class commands $500, a 25% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2020 units carry the lowest median at $228, while 2024 tops the table at $500. Parts from 2016–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2020 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mercedes S Class sits 67% above the Ford F150 ($150), 26% above the Mercedes E Class ($198), and level with 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 S Class parts are priced?
01wide ±269%
Transmission Control Module
$135median
$25$750
02wide ±259%
Brake Caliper
$280median
$50$1,499
03wide ±198%
Air Bag
$225median
$50$940
04wide ±239%
Car Radio
$271median
$55$1,350
05wide ±203%
Strut
$350median
$78$1,500
06wide ±116%
Side Mirror
$600median
$210$1,599
07wide ±134%
Wheels
$475median
$125$1,400
08wide ±209%
Axle Shaft
$278median
$50$1,212
09wide ±222%
Control Arm
$180median
$50$849
10wide ±118%
Headlight Assembly
$1,450median
$425$3,850
11wide ±166%
Radiator
$200median
$55$720
12wide ±182%
Fuel Pump
$150median
$33$580
Price comparisons
Compare Mercedes S Class AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsMercedesSClass
F150$150
Class$250
$100 diff4,557 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsMercedesSClass
Class$198
Class$250
$52 diff3,924 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsMercedesSClass
Class$250
Class$250
$0 diff3,920 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsMercedesSClass
Elantra$143
Class$250
$107 diff3,802 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsMercedesSClass
1500$130
Class$250
$120 diff3,751 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsMercedesSClass
Explorer$143
Class$250
$107 diff3,692 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±287%
BMW X3
$150median
$35$897
BMWwide ±195%
BMW X5
$198median
$50$822
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
Mercedeswide ±141%
Mercedes C Class
$200median
$50$613
Mercedeswide ±266%
Mercedes E Class
$198median
$40$1,094
Common questions
Mercedes S Class AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Mercedes S Class?
The median asking price is $250 across 1,634 priced listings from 195 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $250. 2020 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $228.
How much does it cost to replace a Mercedes S Class AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Mercedes S Class AC compressor replacement typically runs $535–$1,150 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $250, 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 S Class model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2024, 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 S Class AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mercedes S Class AC compressor fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. 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.