Mercedes C Class engine price snapshot
- Low
- $1,240
- Average
- $6,589
- High
- $23,303
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mercedes C Class engine?
Asking prices from 496 salvage yards in 42 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
SKWritten bySaurabh Kumar · Co-Founder & CTO
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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 C Class engine
What the engine does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine price guide →
Also known asMotorEngine Assembly
Price summary
A used Mercedes C Class engine costs $1,240 to $23,303, with a median asking price of $6,396. Based on 2,657 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$6,635
Grade B (good)$5,132
Grade C (fair)$7,000
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$1,240–$23,3032,356 listings
Grade BStandard used$1,958–$6,916166 listings
Grade CVisible wear$2,050–$7,0002 listings
Grade XUngraded$1,400–$14,000133 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $1,240–$23,303 | 2,356 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $1,958–$6,916 | 166 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $2,050–$7,000 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $1,400–$14,000 | 133 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$6,635
Grade B$5,132
Grade C$7,000
Ungraded$3,799
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,240–$23,303 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mercedes C Class engine is listed
We found priced Mercedes C Class engine listings at 496 salvage yards across 42 states. Texas supplies the most, with 307 listings (10% of the total) from 56 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $3,200, while Michigan yards ask $7,900, 147% 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 | 307 | 56 | $4,800-25% |
| California | 292 | 56 | $3,200-50% |
| New York | 275 | 39 | $7,500+17% |
| Florida | 203 | 33 | $5,188-19% |
| North Carolina | 181 | 21 | $7,575+18% |
| New Jersey | 168 | 17 | $7,000+9% |
| Georgia | 166 | 20 | $5,719-11% |
| Michigan | 165 | 18 | $7,900+24% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $6,396 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mercedes C Class engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $6,396
- Mercedes C Class median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $7,345–$9,395
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Mercedes C Class engine cost by year?
20256 listings$10,058$9,000 – $10,058202452 listings$15,001$6,508 – $18,7862023111 listingsFits 5 years$8,096$4,000 – $11,9202022113 listingsFits 5 years$8,198$4,000 – $11,9202021339 listingsFits 5 years$7,421$4,000 – $15,7252020515 listingsFits 4 years$7,117$3,000 – $15,7992019359 listingsFits 5 years$6,540$3,900 – $15,1522018646 listingsFits 3 years$4,800$1,600 – $23,3032017586 listingsFits 3 years$4,795$1,600 – $23,3032016223 listingsFits 4 years$4,138$1,800 – $23,3032015309 listingsFits 4 years$2,430$1,240 – $14,500
Market analysis
How much does a used Mercedes C Class engine cost?
Asking prices for a used Mercedes C Class engine 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.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $2,430, while 2024 tops the table at $15,001. Parts from 2013–2016 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mercedes C Class sits 158% above the Hyundai Elantra ($2,483), 708% above the Honda Civic ($792), and 220% above the Toyota RAV4 ($2,000) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used engine: what to check
- Ask for a compression or leak-down test result. Reputable yards test engines before sale.
- Under 100K miles is the sweet spot for a used engine; insist on documented donor mileage.
- Confirm what's included: manifolds, sensors, and accessories vary by yard and change the real price.
- Match the engine code exactly. The same model year can ship with multiple displacements.
- Budget for new gaskets, seals, and fluids on installation; they're cheap insurance on a used engine.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Mercedes C Class parts are priced?
01wide ±246%
Wheels
$400median
$69$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 ±147%
Fender
$350median
$100$1,131
10wide ±121%
Front Bumper
$600median
$100$1,550
11wide ±233%
Transmission
$1,170median
$195$5,649
12wide ±276%
Alternator
$192median
$40$1,099
Price comparisons
Compare Mercedes C Class engine prices
Enginecompare
HyundaiElantravsMercedesCClass
Elantra$2,483
Class$6,396
$3,913 diff7,091 listings
EnginecompareHondaCivicvsMercedesCClass
Civic$792
Class$6,396
$5,604 diff6,383 listings
EnginecompareMercedesCClassvsMercedesEClass
Class$6,396
Class$5,038
$1,358 diff5,123 listings
EnginecompareMercedesCClassvsHyundaiSonata
Class$6,396
Sonata$2,443
$3,953 diff5,051 listings
EnginecompareMercedesCClassvsDodgeChallenger
Class$6,396
Challenger$3,000
$3,396 diff4,832 listings
EnginecompareMercedesCClassvsRam3500
Class$6,396
3500$6,550
$154 diff4,749 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±171%
BMW X3
$3,438median
$900$12,625
BMWwide ±153%
BMW X5
$7,087median
$1,250$23,000
Chevywide ±170%
Chevy Equinox
$1,395median
$280$5,031
Chevywide ±114%
Chevy Malibu
$1,232median
$450$3,252
Chevywide ±137%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$4,200median
$1,200$12,700
Chevywide ±129%
Chevy Tahoe
$4,709median
$1,112$13,300
Chevywide ±195%
Chevy Traverse
$905median
$152$3,680
Dodgewide ±288%
Dodge Challenger
$3,000median
$610$17,869
Dodgewide ±287%
Dodge Charger
$2,758median
$795$16,600
Dodgewide ±123%
Dodge Durango
$3,500median
$1,400$10,000
Fordwide ±190%
Ford Edge
$1,669median
$294$6,633
Mercedeswide ±196%
Mercedes E Class
$5,038median
$990$20,786
Common questions
Mercedes C Class engine FAQ
How much is a used engine for a Mercedes C Class?
The median asking price is $6,396 across 2,657 priced listings from 496 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $6,635. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $2,430.
How much does it cost to replace a Mercedes C Class engine?
Using a used part, a Mercedes C Class engine replacement typically runs $7,345–$9,395 all-in: the median used engine for this model lists at $6,396, and independent-shop labor for engine replacement typically takes 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr ($950–$3,000). The labor figure does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. 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 2025, 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 C Class engine years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mercedes C Class engine fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.