Mercedes E Class engine price snapshot
- Low
- $945
- Average
- $6,192
- High
- $20,786
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mercedes E Class engine?
Asking prices from 453 salvage yards in 43 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
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 E Class engine costs $945 to $20,786, with a median asking price of $5,038. Based on 2,484 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2024 (12 model years), updated Nov 2, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$5,060
Grade B (good)$7,992
Grade C (fair)$2,938
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$990–$20,0002,111 listings
Grade BStandard used$1,075–$20,786232 listings
Grade CVisible wear$975–$4,8008 listings
Grade XUngraded$945–$20,000133 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $990–$20,000 | 2,111 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $1,075–$20,786 | 232 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $975–$4,800 | 8 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $945–$20,000 | 133 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$5,060
Grade B$7,992
Grade C$2,938
Ungraded$3,699
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $945–$20,786 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mercedes E Class engine is listed
We found priced Mercedes E Class engine listings at 453 salvage yards across 43 states. Texas supplies the most, with 258 listings (9% of the total) from 44 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $3,000, while New York yards ask $8,000, 167% 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 | 258 | 44 | $3,943-22% |
| Georgia | 252 | 20 | $4,752-6% |
| Michigan | 233 | 17 | $6,220+23% |
| California | 207 | 57 | $3,000-40% |
| North Carolina | 197 | 16 | $7,850+56% |
| Missouri | 172 | 17 | $4,844-4% |
| Florida | 165 | 29 | $7,000+39% |
| New York | 165 | 31 | $8,000+59% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $5,038 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mercedes E Class engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $5,038
- Mercedes E Class median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $5,990–$8,040
- 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 E Class engine cost by year?
202414 listings$7,273$5,400 – $7,598202331 listings$10,038$7,000 – $12,7002022254 listingsFits 5 years$9,981$1,500 – $18,6252021254 listingsFits 5 years$9,981$1,500 – $18,6252020279 listingsFits 7 years$7,299$2,500 – $20,7862019319 listingsFits 6 years$6,009$1,000 – $20,0352018265 listingsFits 4 years$4,758$1,500 – $20,0002017418 listingsFits 7 years$4,119$1,500 – $9,0002016301 listingsFits 5 years$2,924$990 – $11,5002015733 listingsFits 5 years$3,508$945 – $15,100
Market analysis
How much does a used Mercedes E Class engine cost?
Asking prices for a used Mercedes E 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. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 72% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $5,060.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $2,924, while 2023 tops the table at $10,038. Parts from 2013–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mercedes E Class sits 102% above the Hyundai Elantra ($2,500), 511% above the Honda Civic ($825), and 152% 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 E Class parts are priced?
01wide ±183%
Side Mirror
$438median
$94$1,693
02wide ±267%
Axle Shaft
$200median
$35$1,101
03wide ±215%
Wheels
$339median
$59$1,520
04wide ±105%
Headlight Assembly
$1,175median
$440$2,901
05wide ±180%
Tail Light
$253median
$70$980
06wide ±283%
Strut
$205median
$40$1,200
07wide ±236%
Radiator
$201median
$50$1,000
08wide ±253%
Fender
$300median
$95$1,610
09wide ±258%
Grille
$175median
$30$934
10wide ±188%
Turbocharger
$500median
$96$1,975
11wide ±118%
Steering Rack
$948median
$150$2,394
12wide ±291%
Transmission
$1,037median
$175$6,220
Price comparisons
Compare Mercedes E Class engine prices
Enginecompare
HyundaiElantravsMercedesEClass
Elantra$2,500
Class$5,038
$2,538 diff6,957 listings
EnginecompareHondaCivicvsMercedesEClass
Civic$825
Class$5,038
$4,213 diff6,337 listings
EnginecompareMercedesCClassvsMercedesEClass
Class$6,396
Class$5,038
$1,358 diff5,141 listings
EnginecompareMercedesEClassvsHyundaiSonata
Class$5,038
Sonata$2,449
$2,589 diff4,881 listings
EnginecompareMercedesEClassvsDodgeChallenger
Class$5,038
Challenger$3,100
$1,938 diff4,802 listings
EnginecompareMercedesEClassvsRam3500
Class$5,038
3500$6,550
$1,512 diff4,576 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±155%
BMW X3
$3,794median
$900$12,625
BMWwide ±153%
BMW X5
$7,087median
$1,250$23,000
Chevywide ±158%
Chevy Equinox
$1,500median
$280$5,031
Chevywide ±116%
Chevy Malibu
$1,210median
$450$3,252
Chevywide ±139%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$4,143median
$1,200$12,700
Chevywide ±130%
Chevy Tahoe
$4,700median
$1,112$13,300
Chevywide ±138%
Chevy Traverse
$888median
$152$2,600
Dodgewide ±289%
Dodge Challenger
$3,100median
$610$18,500
Dodgewide ±288%
Dodge Charger
$2,814median
$795$17,000
Dodgewide ±145%
Dodge Durango
$3,630median
$1,400$11,955
Fordwide ±223%
Ford Edge
$1,696median
$288$7,867
Mercedeswide ±172%
Mercedes C Class
$6,396median
$1,240$23,303
Common questions
Mercedes E Class engine FAQ
How much is a used engine for a Mercedes E Class?
The median asking price is $5,038 across 2,484 priced listings from 453 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $5,060. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $2,924.
How much does it cost to replace a Mercedes E Class engine?
Using a used part, a Mercedes E Class engine replacement typically runs $5,990–$8,040 all-in: the median used engine for this model lists at $5,038, 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 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 years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mercedes E Class engine 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.