Mercedes E Class engine computer price snapshot
- Low
- $55
- Average
- $242
- High
- $825
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mercedes E Class engine computer?
Asking prices from 393 salvage yards in 38 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 E Class engine computer
What the engine computer does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine computer price guide →
Also known asECUECMPCMEngine Control ModuleEngine Control UnitPowertrain Control Module
Price summary
A used Mercedes E Class engine computer costs $55 to $825, with a median asking price of $200. Based on 1,904 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2024 (12 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$200
Grade B (good)$253
Grade C (fair)$166
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$55–$8251,641 listings
Grade BStandard used$75–$569137 listings
Grade CVisible wear$75–$20013 listings
Grade XUngraded$57–$500113 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $55–$825 | 1,641 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $75–$569 | 137 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $75–$200 | 13 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $57–$500 | 113 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$200
Grade B$253
Grade C$166
Ungraded$200
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $55–$825 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mercedes E Class engine computer is listed
We found priced Mercedes E Class engine computer listings at 393 salvage yards across 38 states. Michigan supplies the most, with 307 listings (11% of the total) from 26 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $150, while Texas yards ask $260, 73% 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 | 307 | 26 | $200 |
| California | 297 | 31 | $150-25% |
| Texas | 241 | 32 | $260+30% |
| Indiana | 210 | 16 | $180-10% |
| Illinois | 190 | 21 | $178-11% |
| Florida | 169 | 24 | $236+18% |
| New Jersey | 165 | 16 | $180-10% |
| Wisconsin | 147 | 11 | $200 |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $200 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mercedes E Class engine computer replacement cost?
- Used part
- $200
- Mercedes E Class median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $295–$650
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine computer replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include programming and key relearn procedure. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full engine computer replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Mercedes E Class engine computer cost by year?
202412 listings$323$179 – $500202316 listings$404$248 – $4932022246 listingsFits 9 years$239$90 – $8252021264 listingsFits 9 years$250$90 – $8252020149 listingsFits 9 years$257$100 – $6732019128 listingsFits 8 years$250$75 – $7472018248 listingsFits 8 years$200$65 – $8202017300 listingsFits 10 years$227$75 – $4602016384 listingsFits 7 years$159$55 – $4502015457 listingsFits 6 years$166$60 – $500
Market analysis
How much does a used Mercedes E Class engine computer cost?
Asking prices for a used Mercedes E Class engine computer 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 20% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $200.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $159, while 2023 tops the table at $404. Parts from 2013–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mercedes E Class sits 79% above the Honda Accord ($112), 80% above the Honda Civic ($111), and 59% above the Hyundai Elantra ($126) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used engine computer: what to check
- Match hardware and service numbers: Ensure hardware revision codes and circuit board part numbers match exactly, as pinouts change mid-model year.
- Inspect multi-pin connector headers: Check header pins for bending, green copper oxidation, or burnt circuit board traces inside the wiring sockets.
- Verify immobilizer programming requirements: Plan for anti-theft security relearn procedures or ECU re-flashing before the replacement computer will start the engine.
- Confirm donor transmission and emissions spec: Ensure the donor vehicle used the same transmission type and regional emissions package to prevent fault codes.
- Check aluminum casing seals: Inspect housing screws and perimeter rubber gaskets for white oxidation or breaks that indicate past water intrusion.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Mercedes E Class parts are priced?
01wide ±183%
Side Mirror
$438median
$94$1,693
02wide ±255%
Axle Shaft
$209median
$35$1,101
03wide ±215%
Wheels
$339median
$59$1,520
04wide ±105%
Headlight Assembly
$1,175median
$440$2,901
05wide ±182%
Tail Light
$251median
$70$986
06wide ±236%
Radiator
$201median
$50$1,000
07wide ±262%
Strut
$222median
$37$1,200
08wide ±258%
Grille
$175median
$30$934
09wide ±251%
Fender
$302median
$95$1,610
10wide ±194%
Turbocharger
$487median
$86$1,975
11wide ±121%
Steering Rack
$930median
$148$2,394
12wide ±289%
Transmission
$1,050median
$199$6,270
Price comparisons
Compare Mercedes E Class engine computer prices
Engine Computercompare
HondaAccordvsMercedesEClass
Accord$112
Class$200
$88 diff10,109 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaCivicvsMercedesEClass
Civic$111
Class$200
$89 diff9,944 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiElantravsMercedesEClass
Elantra$126
Class$200
$74 diff9,500 listings
Engine ComputercompareFordF250vsMercedesEClass
F250$250
Class$200
$50 diff6,069 listings
Engine ComputercompareKiaSportagevsMercedesEClass
Sportage$159
Class$200
$41 diff5,858 listings
Engine ComputercompareFordMustangvsMercedesEClass
Mustang$172
Class$200
$28 diff5,738 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±167%
Acura ILX
$138median
$40$500
Acurawide ±153%
Acura Integra
$155median
$50$525
Acurawide ±219%
Acura MDX
$135median
$35$625
Acurawide ±162%
Acura RDX
$155median
$42$543
Acurawide ±208%
Acura TLX
$125median
$33$553
Audiwide ±174%
Audi A4
$175median
$35$644
Mercedeswide ±264%
Mercedes C Class
$218median
$50$1,200
Mercedeswide ±236%
Mercedes GLA Class
$150median
$45$754
Mercedeswide ±185%
Mercedes GLC Class
$220median
$65$880
Mercedeswide ±291%
Mercedes GLE Class
$200median
$35$1,200
Mercedeswide ±229%
Mercedes S Class
$241median
$44$1,150
Mercedeswide ±181%
Mercedes Sprinter
$200median
$56$780
Common questions
Mercedes E Class engine computer FAQ
How much is a used engine computer for a Mercedes E Class?
The median asking price is $200 across 1,904 priced listings from 393 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $200. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $159.
How much does it cost to replace a Mercedes E Class engine computer?
Using a used part, a Mercedes E Class engine computer replacement typically runs $295–$650 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $200, and independent-shop labor for engine computer replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). The labor figure does not include programming and key relearn procedure. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Mercedes E Class model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Mercedes E Class engine computer years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mercedes E Class engine computer fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.