Mercedes GLE Class drive shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $75
- Average
- $367
- High
- $1,462
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mercedes GLE Class drive shaft?
Asking prices from 280 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
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 GLE Class drive shaft
What the drive shaft does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used drive shaft price guide →
Also known asDriveshaftPropeller ShaftProp Shaft
Price summary
A used Mercedes GLE Class drive shaft costs $75 to $1,462, with a median asking price of $350. Based on 1,780 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2025 (14 model years), updated Oct 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$353
Grade B (good)$303
Grade C (fair)$90
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$75–$1,4621,547 listings
Grade BStandard used$135–$608178 listings
Grade CVisible wear$90–$901 listings
Grade XUngraded$125–$59554 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $75–$1,462 | 1,547 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $135–$608 | 178 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $90–$90 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $125–$595 | 54 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$353
Grade B$303
Grade C$90
Ungraded$200
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $75–$1,462 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mercedes GLE Class drive shaft is listed
We found priced Mercedes GLE Class drive shaft listings at 280 salvage yards across 41 states. Michigan supplies the most, with 265 listings (15% of the total) from 28 yards. Location matters: yards in New York ask a median $173, while Florida yards ask $525, 203% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 265 | 28 | $300-14% |
| Florida | 129 | 9 | $525+50% |
| California | 112 | 18 | $250-29% |
| Texas | 109 | 16 | $303-13% |
| Indiana | 107 | 9 | $493+41% |
| New Jersey | 88 | 14 | $465+33% |
| Missouri | 84 | 8 | $439+25% |
| New York | 68 | 21 | $173-51% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $350 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mercedes GLE Class drive shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $350
- Mercedes GLE Class median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $445–$800
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for drive shaft replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full drive shaft replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
167 Type, GLE450e
1 listings$350$350 – $350Model-year comparison
What does a Mercedes GLE Class drive shaft cost by year?
202558 listingsFits 4 years$588$350 – $1,462202459 listingsFits 4 years$608$350 – $1,4622023270 listingsFits 5 years$450$145 – $1,0872022151 listingsFits 5 years$421$146 – $1,0872021164 listingsFits 5 years$484$145 – $1,087202090 listingsFits 4 years$320$145 – $7502019144 listingsFits 4 years$328$100 – $5952018366 listingsFits 9 years$280$75 – $7732017332 listingsFits 9 years$306$85 – $7732016436 listingsFits 8 years$250$75 – $574
Market analysis
How much does a used Mercedes GLE Class drive shaft cost?
Asking prices for a used Mercedes GLE Class drive shaft 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 292% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $353.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 167 Type, GLE450e, lists at a $350 median, while 167 Type, GLE450 commands $1,462, a 318% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $250, while 2024 tops the table at $608. Parts from 2012–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mercedes GLE Class sits 84% above the Ram 1500 ($190), 54% above the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($228), and 44% above the GMC Sierra 1500 ($243) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used drive shaft: what to check
- Flex universal joints and CV boots: Articulate each U-joint by hand to check for stiff binding, rusted needle bearings, or torn rubber constant-velocity boots.
- Inspect slip yoke splines and balance weights: Check male splines for twisting or galling, and verify that welded steel balance weights are present along the tube.
- Examine center carrier bearing rubber: Inspect two-piece driveshaft center bearings for cracked rubber mounting rings or noisy, dry support bearings.
- Measure overall compressed length: Verify flange-to-flange operating length exactly, as transmission options and wheelbase variations alter shaft dimensions.
- Index flange alignment before installation: Mark mating yokes to the differential flange before installation to prevent high-speed driveline vibration.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Mercedes GLE Class parts are priced?
01wide ±238%
Transmission Control Module
$145median
$25$714
02wide ±261%
Brake Caliper
$297median
$49$1,600
03wide ±159%
Axle Shaft
$287median
$50$962
04wide ±178%
Air Bag
$267median
$50$1,000
05wide ±231%
Car Radio
$284median
$50$1,364
06wide ±114%
Front Seat
$307median
$120$819
07wide ±275%
Radiator
$300median
$65$1,712
08wide ±160%
Wheels
$499median
$101$1,693
09wide ±79%
Control Arm
$319median
$100$603
10wide ±138%
Steering Column
$210median
$66$644
11wide ±95%
Strut
$621median
$118$1,300
12wide ±187%
Steering Wheel
$500median
$100$1,973
Price comparisons
Compare Mercedes GLE Class drive shaft prices
Drive Shaftcompare
Ram1500vsMercedesGLEClass
1500$190
Class$350
$160 diff21,543 listings
Drive ShaftcompareChevySilverado1500vsMercedesGLEClass
1500$228
Class$350
$122 diff20,757 listings
Drive ShaftcompareGMCSierra1500vsMercedesGLEClass
1500$243
Class$350
$107 diff17,312 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF150vsMercedesGLEClass
F150$240
Class$350
$110 diff15,706 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF250vsMercedesGLEClass
F250$287
Class$350
$63 diff10,593 listings
Drive ShaftcompareRam3500vsMercedesGLEClass
3500$431
Class$350
$81 diff9,078 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±154%
Acura MDX
$232median
$75$788
Acurawide ±113%
Acura RDX
$173median
$60$450
Acurawide ±233%
Acura TLX
$209median
$60$1,036
Audiwide ±124%
Audi A4
$170median
$50$470
Audiwide ±142%
Audi A6
$180median
$54$566
Audiwide ±116%
Audi Q3
$186median
$65$495
Mercedeswide ±178%
Mercedes C Class
$245median
$55$926
Mercedeswide ±172%
Mercedes E Class
$244median
$60$900
Mercedeswide ±160%
Mercedes GLA Class
$150median
$40$519
Mercedeswide ±131%
Mercedes GLC Class
$248median
$75$725
Mercedeswide ±125%
Mercedes S Class
$342median
$108$962
Mercedeswide ±217%
Mercedes Sprinter
$330median
$95$1,525
Common questions
Mercedes GLE Class drive shaft FAQ
How much is a used drive shaft for a Mercedes GLE Class?
The median asking price is $350 across 1,780 priced listings from 280 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $353. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $250.
How much does it cost to replace a Mercedes GLE Class drive shaft?
Using a used part, a Mercedes GLE Class drive shaft replacement typically runs $445–$800 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this model lists at $350, and independent-shop labor for drive shaft replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Mercedes GLE Class model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Mercedes GLE Class drive shaft years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mercedes GLE Class drive shaft fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 14 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.