Mercedes E Class alternator price snapshot
- Low
- $32
- Average
- $238
- High
- $975
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mercedes E Class alternator?
Asking prices from 545 salvage yards in 46 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 E Class alternator
What the alternator does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used alternator price guide →
Price summary
A used Mercedes E Class alternator costs $32 to $975, with a median asking price of $158. Based on 2,152 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2023 (13 model years), updated Oct 24, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$182
Grade B (good)$143
Grade C (fair)$60
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$9751,640 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$916212 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$604 listings
Grade XUngraded$32–$950296 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$975 | 1,640 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$916 | 212 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$60 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $32–$950 | 296 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$182
Grade B$143
Grade C$60
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $32–$975 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mercedes E Class alternator is listed
We found priced Mercedes E Class alternator listings at 545 salvage yards across 46 states. California supplies the most, with 653 listings (16% of the total) from 53 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $98, while Michigan yards ask $228, 133% 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 | 653 | 53 | $125-21% |
| Michigan | 291 | 37 | $228+44% |
| Texas | 250 | 33 | $98-38% |
| Florida | 241 | 38 | $129-18% |
| Missouri | 204 | 18 | $193+22% |
| Indiana | 196 | 15 | $182+15% |
| Georgia | 175 | 15 | $192+22% |
| North Carolina | 155 | 25 | $194+23% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $158 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mercedes E Class alternator replacement cost?
- Used part
- $158
- Mercedes E Class median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $255–$535
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for alternator replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full alternator replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Non-Interchange search using only Mercedes E Class
3 listings$850$750 – $975Model-year comparison
What does a Mercedes E Class alternator cost by year?
202321 listings$749$545 – $9752022200 listingsFits 5 years$608$65 – $9622021190 listingsFits 5 years$352$65 – $9622020336 listingsFits 9 years$200$65 – $9622019327 listingsFits 9 years$202$40 – $9622018305 listingsFits 9 years$150$65 – $4002017260 listingsFits 12 years$132$50 – $6942016573 listingsFits 10 years$125$32 – $4492015524 listingsFits 9 years$110$32 – $449
Market analysis
How much does a used Mercedes E Class alternator cost?
Asking prices for a used Mercedes E Class alternator 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 203% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $182.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Non-Interchange search using Mercedes E Class and similar models, lists at a $726 median, while Non-Interchange search using only Mercedes E Class commands $850, a 17% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $110, while 2023 tops the table at $749. Parts from 2012–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mercedes E Class sits 8% above the Ford F250 ($146), 20% above the Ford F150 ($132), and 46% above the Ram 1500 ($108) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used alternator: what to check
- Ask for the amperage rating. The same vehicle can ship with multiple outputs.
- Bench-tested units are worth a small premium; ask for the test result.
- Check pulley type (solid vs clutched) matches your old unit.
- Low-mileage donors matter less here than test results. Brushes wear by hours, not miles.
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 alternator prices
Alternatorcompare
FordF250vsMercedesEClass
F250$146
Class$158
$12 diff7,126 listings
AlternatorcompareFordMustangvsMercedesEClass
Mustang$131
Class$158
$27 diff4,967 listings
AlternatorcompareDodgeChargervsMercedesEClass
Charger$85
Class$158
$73 diff4,924 listings
AlternatorcompareRam2500vsMercedesEClass
2500$99
Class$158
$59 diff4,668 listings
AlternatorcompareRam3500vsMercedesEClass
3500$99
Class$158
$59 diff4,571 listings
AlternatorcompareHyundaiElantravsMercedesEClass
Elantra$85
Class$158
$73 diff4,307 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±183%
BMW X3
$126median
$40$500
BMWwide ±143%
BMW X5
$126median
$40$400
Chevywide ±182%
Chevy Equinox
$80median
$30$321
Chevywide ±217%
Chevy Malibu
$75median
$25$350
Chevywide ±133%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$137median
$30$395
Chevywide ±135%
Chevy Tahoe
$162median
$35$474
Chevywide ±199%
Chevy Traverse
$93median
$30$400
Dodgewide ±188%
Dodge Challenger
$85median
$30$350
Dodgewide ±218%
Dodge Charger
$85median
$25$395
Dodgewide ±176%
Dodge Durango
$105median
$25$395
Fordwide ±168%
Ford Edge
$96median
$20$343
Mercedeswide ±276%
Mercedes C Class
$192median
$40$1,099
Common questions
Mercedes E Class alternator FAQ
How much is a used alternator for a Mercedes E Class?
The median asking price is $158 across 2,152 priced listings from 545 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $182. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $110.
How much does it cost to replace a Mercedes E Class alternator?
Using a used part, a Mercedes E Class alternator replacement typically runs $255–$535 all-in: the median used alternator for this model lists at $158, and independent-shop labor for alternator replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). 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 alternator years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mercedes E Class alternator fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. 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.