2018 Mercedes S Class drive shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $129
- Average
- $362
- High
- $962

Year-specific price guide
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Part overview
A used 2018 Mercedes S Class drive shaft costs between $129 and $962, with a median of $336 from 185 salvage yard listings.
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A used 2018 Mercedes S Class drive shaft costs $129 to $962, with a median asking price of $336. Based on 185 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2022 (9 model years), updated Sep 28, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $130–$962 | 148 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $175–$838 | 30 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $129–$599 | 7 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $129–$962 overall range
Replacement cost
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
Fitment matters
Year-specific context
The 2018 guide is based on 215 observed listings, including 185 with posted prices. Its $336 median is 2% below the Mercedes S Class guide's $342 median.
Among the 10 model years with current price data, 2018 ranks #3 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. Shopping across all 9 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
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Common questions
Based on 185 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Mercedes S Class drive shaft lists between $129 and $962, with a median asking price of $336.
Using a used part, a 2018 Mercedes S Class drive shaft replacement typically runs $430–$785 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this year lists at $336, 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.
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2018 Mercedes S Class drive shaft also appear under model years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.
A driveshaft is another name for a drive shaft. The prices on this page cover the 2018 Mercedes S Class drive shaft — median $336, from 185 listings.