Mercedes Sprinter drive shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $95
- Average
- $464
- High
- $1,525
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mercedes Sprinter drive shaft?
Asking prices from 289 salvage yards in 39 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
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Part overview
About the Mercedes Sprinter 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 Sprinter drive shaft costs $95 to $1,525, with a median asking price of $330. Based on 945 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2010–2024 (15 model years), updated Oct 29, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$400
Grade B (good)$368
Grade C (fair)$150
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$145–$1,250368 listings
Grade BStandard used$100–$1,525353 listings
Grade CVisible wear$95–$1,200143 listings
Grade XUngraded$125–$1,30081 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $145–$1,250 | 368 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $100–$1,525 | 353 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $95–$1,200 | 143 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $125–$1,300 | 81 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$400
Grade B$368
Grade C$150
Ungraded$275
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $95–$1,525 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mercedes Sprinter drive shaft is listed
We found priced Mercedes Sprinter drive shaft listings at 289 salvage yards across 39 states. Texas supplies the most, with 115 listings (8% of the total) from 23 yards. Location matters: yards in Wisconsin ask a median $145, while California yards ask $450, 210% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 115 | 23 | $250-24% |
| Wisconsin | 108 | 15 | $145-56% |
| Michigan | 98 | 17 | $350+6% |
| South Carolina | 81 | 11 | $429+30% |
| California | 71 | 15 | $450+36% |
| North Carolina | 55 | 9 | $352+7% |
| New Jersey | 51 | 11 | $368+12% |
| Virginia | 48 | 10 | $215-35% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $330 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mercedes Sprinter drive shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $330
- Mercedes Sprinter median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $425–$780
- 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Mercedes Sprinter drive shaft cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Mercedes Sprinter drive shaft cost?
Asking prices for a used Mercedes Sprinter 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 167% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $400.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $235, while 2022 tops the table at $416. Parts from 2010–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mercedes Sprinter sits 74% above the Ram 1500 ($190), 45% above the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($228), and 36% 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 Sprinter parts are priced?
01wide ±248%
Transmission Control Module
$150median
$30$775
02wide ±149%
Quarter Panel
$776median
$214$2,530
03wide ±177%
Car Radio
$186median
$40$700
04wide ±205%
Headlight Assembly
$402median
$71$1,720
05wide ±260%
Front Seat
$200median
$35$1,074
06wide ±202%
ABS Module
$178median
$40$759
07wide ±170%
Side Mirror
$270median
$45$962
08wide ±266%
Fuel Pump
$170median
$35$941
09wide ±196%
Air Bag
$212median
$68$900
10wide ±275%
Brake Caliper
$85median
$25$493
11wide ±168%
Transmission
$1,495median
$475$5,505
12wide ±193%
Starter
$81median
$30$343
Price comparisons
Compare Mercedes Sprinter drive shaft prices
Drive Shaftcompare
Ram1500vsMercedesSprinter
1500$190
Sprinter$330
$140 diff20,708 listings
Drive ShaftcompareChevySilverado1500vsMercedesSprinter
1500$228
Sprinter$330
$102 diff19,922 listings
Drive ShaftcompareGMCSierra1500vsMercedesSprinter
1500$243
Sprinter$330
$87 diff16,477 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF150vsMercedesSprinter
F150$240
Sprinter$330
$90 diff14,871 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF250vsMercedesSprinter
F250$285
Sprinter$330
$45 diff10,708 listings
Drive ShaftcompareRam3500vsMercedesSprinter
3500$431
Sprinter$330
$101 diff8,243 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 ±198%
Mercedes GLE Class
$350median
$75$1,462
Mercedeswide ±125%
Mercedes S Class
$342median
$108$962
Common questions
Mercedes Sprinter drive shaft FAQ
How much is a used drive shaft for a Mercedes Sprinter?
The median asking price is $330 across 945 priced listings from 289 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $400. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $235.
How much does it cost to replace a Mercedes Sprinter drive shaft?
Using a used part, a Mercedes Sprinter drive shaft replacement typically runs $425–$780 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this model lists at $330, 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 Sprinter model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2024, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Mercedes Sprinter drive shaft years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mercedes Sprinter drive shaft fitments across 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 15 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.