2021 Mercedes C Class engine price snapshot
- Low
- $4,000
- Average
- $7,708
- High
- $15,725

Year-specific price guide
A used 2021 Mercedes C Class engine costs $4,000 to $15,725, with a median asking price of $7,421. Based on 301 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2019–2023 (5 model years), updated Aug 2, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $4,000–$15,725 | 290 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $5,438–$5,800 | 6 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $5,073–$10,000 | 5 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $4,000–$15,725 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
Fitment matters
Year-specific context
The 2021 guide is based on 339 observed listings, including 301 with posted prices. Its $7,421 median is 21% above the Mercedes C Class guide's $6,122 median.
Among the 8 model years with current price data, 2021 ranks #6 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023. Shopping across all 5 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 301 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2021 Mercedes C Class engine lists between $4,000 and $15,725, with a median asking price of $7,421.
Using a used part, a 2021 Mercedes C Class engine replacement typically runs $8,370–$10,420 all-in: the median used engine for this year lists at $7,421, 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 2021 Mercedes C Class engine also appear under model years 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 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 2021 Mercedes C Class engine — median $7,421, from 301 listings.