2016 Mercedes C Class engine price snapshot
- Low
- $1,800
- Average
- $5,776
- High
- $23,303

Year-specific price guide
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Part overview
A used 2016 Mercedes C Class engine costs between $1,800 and $23,303, with a median of $4,138 from 158 salvage yard listings.
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A used 2016 Mercedes C Class engine costs $1,800 to $23,303, with a median asking price of $4,138. Based on 158 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2018 (4 model years), updated Sep 14, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $1,800–$23,303 | 140 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $2,325–$2,658 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $2,000–$14,000 | 16 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,800–$23,303 overall range
Replacement cost
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
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Year-specific context
The 2016 guide is based on 223 observed listings, including 158 with posted prices. Its $4,138 median is 35% below the Mercedes C Class guide's $6,350 median.
Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2016 ranks #2 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2015, 2017, 2018. Shopping across all 4 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 158 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Mercedes C Class engine lists between $1,800 and $23,303, with a median asking price of $4,138.
Using a used part, a 2016 Mercedes C Class engine replacement typically runs $5,090–$7,140 all-in: the median used engine for this year lists at $4,138, 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.
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2016 Mercedes C Class engine also appear under model years 2015, 2017, 2018, 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 motor is another name for a engine. The prices on this page cover the 2016 Mercedes C Class engine — median $4,138, from 158 listings.