Used 2016 Mercedes C Class engine from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2016 Mercedes C Class Engine prices

Year-specific used engine pricing for the 2016 Mercedes C Class, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedSep 14, 2026

Part overview

About the 2016 Mercedes C Class engine

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.

What the engine does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine price guide →

Also known asMotorEngine Assembly
Price summary

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.

Grade A (excellent)$4,500
Grade B (good)$2,658

2016 Mercedes C Class engine price snapshot

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Low
$1,800
Average
$5,776
High
$23,303
223 listings observed · 158 priced listings used · last updated Sep 14, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$1,800–$23,303140 listings
Grade BStandard used$2,325–$2,6582 listings
Grade XUngraded$2,000–$14,00016 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,800–$23,303 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2016 Mercedes C Class engine replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$4,138
2016 Mercedes C Class median asking price
Labor
$950–$3,000
10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$5,090–$7,140
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

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

205 Type, (Sdn), C300, RWD (VIN 4J, 6th and 7th digits)40 listingsInterchange 2016–2017$2,575$2,000 – $5,700
205 Type, (Sdn), C450 (VIN 6E, 6th and 7th digits)33 listingsInterchange 2015–2016$5,719$2,800 – $9,746
205 Type, (Sdn), C300, AWD (VIN 4K, 6th and 7th digits)29 listingsInterchange 2016–2017$2,400$1,800 – $3,000
205 Type, (Sdn), C63s (VIN 8H, 6th and 7th digits)29 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$11,427$8,550 – $17,837
205 Type, (Sdn), C350e (VIN 4H, 6th and 7th digits)14 listingsInterchange 2016–2017$4,000$2,000 – $6,500
205 Type, (Sdn), C63 (VIN 8G, 6th and 7th digits)13 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$10,450$9,500 – $23,303

Year-specific context

How does the 2016 Mercedes C Class compare?

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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$30$249
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$930median
$193$2,500
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Front Bumper

$600median
$100$1,550
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Rear Bumper

$760median
$120$1,575
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$225median
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$134median
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$450median
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$735median
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$245median
$55$926
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Engine Computer

$218median
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$250median
$100$480
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Fender

$350median
$100$1,131
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$132median
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$298median
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$233median
$65$824
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$199median
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$900median
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$778median
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$113median
$20$550
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Master Cylinder

$78median
$35$203
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Side Mirror

$500median
$85$2,275
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Power Steering Pump

$150median
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Quarter Panel

$717median
$250$2,900
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Radiator

$225median
$45$1,351
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Rear View Mirror

$141median
$38$372
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$100median
$30$385
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Steering Column

$200median
$40$687
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$324median
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$245median
$45$1,000
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$407median
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$241median
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$85median
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Common questions

2016 Mercedes C Class engine FAQ

How much is a used 2016 Mercedes C Class engine?

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.

How much does it cost to replace a 2016 Mercedes C Class engine?

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.

Will a 2016 Mercedes C Class engine fit another year?

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.

How much is a 2016 Mercedes C Class motor?

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.

2016 Mercedes C Class Engine Cost — Used From $1,800 to $23,303