Mercedes C Class differential price snapshot
- Low
- $400
- Average
- $440
- High
- $500
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mercedes C Class differential?
Asking prices from 3 salvage yards in 2 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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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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Part overview
About the Mercedes C Class differential
What the differential does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used differential price guide →
Also known asDiffRear DiffRear DifferentialFront DifferentialRear End
Price summary
A used Mercedes C Class differential costs $400 to $500, with a median asking price of $450. Based on 5 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2020 (4 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$450
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$400–$5005 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $400–$500 | 5 |
Replacement cost
What is the Mercedes C Class differential replacement cost?
- Used part
- $450
- Mercedes C Class median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $640–$1,200
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for differential replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include gear oil and replacement seals. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Non-Interchange search using Mercedes C Class and similar models
1 listings$500$500 – $500Model-year comparison
What does a Mercedes C Class differential cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Mercedes C Class differential cost?
Asking prices for a used Mercedes C Class differential sit in a fairly tight band around the $450 median, so most quotes far outside it deserve a second look.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $450, while 2018 tops the table at $500. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mercedes C Class sits 83% below the Hyundai Elantra ($2,639), 58% above the Jeep Grand Cherokee ($284), and 50% above the Audi Q7 ($300) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used differential: what to check
- Check gear ratio and ring backlash: Rotate the input flange to count ring-and-pinion ratios and check for excessive rotational play or binding between teeth.
- Inspect drain plug for metal debris: Pull the magnetic drain plug to look for heavy steel filings or gear teeth chips that indicate bearing or tooth failure.
- Confirm limited-slip versus open carrier type: Verify whether the unit houses standard open gears, a factory limited-slip clutch pack, or an electronic locker.
- Check input yoke and axle seal surfaces: Inspect seal contact areas for deep grooves, rust scaling, or oil leakage that will require new shaft seals.
- Refill with fresh specified gear lubricant: Install new axle seals and fill with fresh gear oil—adding friction modifier if equipped with limited-slip—before driving.
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Wheels
$391median
$65$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 ±227%
Transmission
$1,200median
$200$5,649
Price comparisons
Compare Mercedes C Class differential prices
Differentialcompare
HyundaiElantravsMercedesCClass
Elantra$2,639
Class$450
$2,189 diff21 listings
DifferentialcompareAudiQ7vsMercedesCClass
Q7$300
Class$450
$150 diff13 listings
DifferentialcompareJeepCompassvsMercedesCClass
Compass$408
Class$450
$42 diff13 listings
DifferentialcompareNissanVersavsMercedesCClass
Versa$380
Class$450
$70 diff13 listings
DifferentialcompareFordF250vsMercedesCClass
F250$858
Class$450
$408 diff12 listings
DifferentialcompareAudiA4vsMercedesCClass
A4$200
Class$450
$250 diff11 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Auditight ±13%
Audi A4
$200median
$200$250
Audiwide ±66%
Audi Q3
$500median
$140$800
Audiwide ±92%
Audi Q7
$300median
$250$800
BMWtight ±17%
BMW M3
$895median
$595$900
Chevytight ±6%
Chevy Cruze
$250median
$250$280
Dodgetight ±15%
Dodge Durango
$169median
$149$199
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Common questions
Mercedes C Class differential FAQ
How much is a used differential for a Mercedes C Class?
The median asking price is $450 across 5 priced listings from 3 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $450. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $450.
How much does it cost to replace a Mercedes C Class differential?
Using a used part, a Mercedes C Class differential replacement typically runs $640–$1,200 all-in: the median used differential for this model lists at $450, and independent-shop labor for differential replacement typically takes 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$750). The labor figure does not include gear oil and replacement seals. 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 2020, 2018, 2017, 2016. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Mercedes C Class differential years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mercedes C Class differential fitments across 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020. Searching all 4 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.