Mercedes E Class alternator price snapshot
- Low
- $15
- Average
- $366
- High
- $5,500
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mercedes E Class alternator ?
How much does a used Mercedes E Class alternator cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Mercedes E Class alternator costs $15 to $5,500, with a median asking price of $200. Based on 1,544 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2023 (12 model years), updated Sep 8, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$200
Grade B (good)$209
Grade C (fair)$50
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$1,2001,210 listings
Grade BStandard used$65–$5,500154 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$603 listings
Grade XUngraded$15–$699177 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$1,200 | 1,210 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $65–$5,500 | 154 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$60 | 3 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $15–$699 | 177 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$200
Grade B$209
Grade C$50
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $15–$5,500 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Mercedes E Class alternator replacement cost?
- Used part
- $200
- Mercedes E Class median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $295–$575
- 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Mercedes E Class alternator cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Mercedes E Class alternator cost?
Based on 1,544 listings, a used alternator for the Mercedes E Class runs $200 at the median, ranging $15–$5,500. That figure comes from 1,544 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 300% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $200.
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 $749 median, while Non-Interchange search using only Mercedes E Class commands $975, a 30% 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 $100, while 2023 tops the table at $750. 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 59% above the Ford F150 ($126), 60% above the Ram 1500 ($125), and 5% above the Jeep Wrangler ($190) 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.
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What other Mercedes E Class parts are priced?
01wide ±169%
Engine
$6,020median
$400$20,786
02wide ±391%
Transmission
$1,064median
$113$8,427
03wide ±95%
Front Bumper
$655median
$80$1,325
04wide ±191%
Rear Bumper
$500median
$30$1,940
05wide ±103%
Hood
$880median
$25$1,840
06wide ±224%
Fender
$333median
$100$1,590
07wide ±140%
Headlight Assembly
$1,150median
$75$3,300
08wide ±205%
Tail Light
$320median
$40$1,350
09wide ±559%
Starter
$100median
$33$1,150
10wide ±515%
Radiator
$216median
$25$2,250
11wide ±213%
AC Compressor
$250median
$30$1,094
12wide ±455%
Transfer Case
$430median
$35$3,948
13wide ±874%
Axle Shaft
$216median
$25$3,799
14wide ±291%
Strut
$235median
$30$1,400
15wide ±120%
Steering Rack
$974median
$50$2,394
16wide ±260%
Grille
$175median
$25$934
17wide ±170%
Side Mirror
$490median
$25$1,693
18wide ±118%
Turbocharger
$825median
$30$1,975
19wide ±912%
AC Condenser
$136median
$20$2,500
20wide ±287%
Wheels
$350median
$10$2,022
21wide ±223%
Fuel Pump
$125median
$22$580
22wide ±164%
Water Pump
$144median
$29$502
23wide ±64%
Power Steering Pump
$225median
$75$361
24wide ±312%
ABS Module
$200median
$37$1,286
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Differential
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26wide ±284%
Engine Computer
$183median
$35$1,076
27wide ±373%
Throttle Body
$100median
$25$770
28wide ±1674%
Brake Caliper
$193median
$12$6,475
29wide ±251%
Drive Shaft
$244median
$50$1,275
30wide ±1796%
Tailgate
$695median
$50$25,020
31wide ±315%
Intake Manifold
$100median
$20$650
32wide ±186%
Control Arm
$100median
$30$401
33wide ±175%
Blower Motor
$86median
$30$331
34wide ±98%
Exhaust Manifold
$220median
$50$480
35wide ±5069%
Transmission Control Module
$114median
$15$11,573
36wide ±291%
Steering Column
$210median
$50$1,274
37wide ±440%
Fuel Tank
$172median
$10$1,524
38wide ±97%
Window Regulator
$150median
$40$331
39tight ±9%
Instrument Cluster
$1,600median
$1,300$1,600
40wide ±62%
Torque Converter
$484median
$248$844
41wide ±166%
Steering Wheel
$580median
$50$1,973
42wide ±102%
Ignition Switch
$81median
$35$200
43wide ±574%
Car Radio
$214median
$45$2,500
44wide ±153%
Heater Core
$116median
$72$427
45wide ±198%
Rear View Mirror
$100median
$25$420
46wide ±261%
Sunroof
$466median
$145$2,574
47wide ±195%
Master Cylinder
$76median
$35$331
48wide ±86%
Fog Light
$243median
$75$494
49wide ±207%
Center Console
$162median
$30$700
50wide ±181%
Air Bag
$272median
$50$1,036
51wide ±102%
Door Assembly
$926median
$110$2,000
52wide ±149%
Quarter Panel
$670median
$65$2,065
53wide ±227%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$558median
$68$2,600
54wide ±424%
Front Seat
$215median
$50$1,873
Price comparisons
Compare Mercedes E Class alternator prices
Alternatorcompare
FordMustangvsMercedesEClass
Mustang$133
Class$200
$67 diff3,834 listings
AlternatorcompareToyotaCorollavsMercedesEClass
Corolla$95
Class$200
$105 diff3,409 listings
AlternatorcompareHyundaiElantravsMercedesEClass
Elantra$92
Class$200
$108 diff3,228 listings
AlternatorcompareDodgeChargervsMercedesEClass
Charger$86
Class$200
$114 diff3,198 listings
AlternatorcompareMercedesCClassvsMercedesEClass
Class$169
Class$200
$31 diff3,178 listings
AlternatorcompareMercedesEClassvsFordFusion
Class$200
Fusion$82
$118 diff2,926 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±212%
Acura MDX
$228median
$50$1,016
Acurawide ±172%
Acura RDX
$115median
$35$430
BMWwide ±338%
BMW X3
$127median
$35$894
BMWwide ±145%
BMW X5
$126median
$35$400
Chevywide ±12024%
Chevy Colorado
$135median
$35$32,500
Chevywide ±177%
Chevy Equinox
$81median
$35$321
Chevywide ±738%
Chevy Malibu
$100median
$25$1,500
Chevywide ±341%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$124median
$30$875
Chevywide ±138%
Chevy Suburban
$100median
$40$316
Chevywide ±134%
Chevy Tahoe
$162median
$40$474
Chevywide ±202%
Chevy Traverse
$94median
$20$400
Mercedeswide ±430%
Mercedes C Class
$169median
$25$1,478
Common questions
Mercedes E Class alternator FAQ
How much is a used alternator for a Mercedes E Class?
Based on 1,544 priced salvage yard listings, a used Mercedes E Class alternator lists between $15 and $5,500, with a median asking price of $200.
How much does it cost to replace a Mercedes E Class alternator?
Using a used part, a Mercedes E Class alternator replacement typically runs $295–$575 all-in: the median used alternator for this model lists at $200, 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.
What affects the price of a used Mercedes E Class alternator?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 2 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
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, 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?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Mercedes E Class alternator listings appear across model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 12 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.