Used 2021 Mercedes E Class engine from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2021 Mercedes E Class Engine prices

Year-specific used engine pricing for the 2021 Mercedes E Class, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedNov 1, 2026

Part overview

About the 2021 Mercedes E Class engine

A used 2021 Mercedes E Class engine costs between $1,500 and $18,625, with a median of $9,981 from 231 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 2021 Mercedes E Class engine costs $1,500 to $18,625, with a median asking price of $9,981. Based on 231 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2019–2023 (5 model years), updated Nov 1, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$9,808
Grade B (good)$10,005

2021 Mercedes E Class engine price snapshot

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Low
$1,500
Average
$10,257
High
$18,625
254 listings observed · 231 priced listings used · last updated Nov 1, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$4,000–$18,040184 listings
Grade BStandard used$7,858–$18,62538 listings
Grade XUngraded$1,500–$12,0009 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,500–$18,625 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2021 Mercedes E Class engine replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$9,981
2021 Mercedes E Class median asking price
Labor
$950–$3,000
10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$10,930–$12,980
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

213 Type (Sedan and SW), E450 (3.0L, VIN 5K, 6th and 7th digits)50 listingsInterchange 2020–2023$10,005$4,373 – $12,700
238 type (Coupe and Convertible), E450 (3.0L), AWD (VIN 5K, 6th and 7th digits)50 listingsInterchange 2020–2023$10,005$4,373 – $12,700
213 Type (Sedan and SW), E53 (3.0L, VIN 6B, 6th and 7th digits)44 listingsInterchange 2019–2021$10,001$4,499 – $18,625
238 type (Coupe and Convertible), E53 (3.0L, VIN 6B, 6th and 7th digits)44 listingsInterchange 2019–2021$10,001$4,499 – $18,625
238 type (Coupe and Convertible), E450 (3.0L), RWD (VIN 5J, 6th and 7th digits)31 listingsInterchange 2020–2023$9,199$4,950 – $13,805
213 Type (Sedan and SW), E350 (2.0L), RWD (VIN 8D, 6th and 7th digits)9 listingsInterchange 2021–2022$7,000$1,500 – $8,000
213 Type (Sedan and SW), E350 (2.0L), AWD (VIN 8E, 6th and 7th digits)3 listingsInterchange 2021–2022$8,000$7,850 – $9,995

Year-specific context

How does the 2021 Mercedes E Class compare?

The 2021 guide is based on 254 observed listings, including 231 with posted prices. Its $9,981 median is 98% above the Mercedes E Class guide's $5,038 median.

Among the 10 model years with current price data, 2021 ranks #8 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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$195median
$45$743
02wide ±235%

ABS Module

$221median
$50$1,087
03wide ±280%

Air Bag

$110median
$50$666
04wide ±294%

Alternator

$171median
$32$1,037
05wide ±267%

Axle Shaft

$200median
$35$1,101
06spread ±57%

Blower Motor

$99median
$50$162
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Brake Caliper

$125median
$25$800
08wide ±173%

Rear Bumper Assembly

$725median
$125$2,635
09wide ±103%

Front Bumper

$595median
$100$1,325
10wide ±186%

Rear Bumper

$500median
$85$1,940
11wide ±287%

Car Radio

$175median
$30$1,035
12wide ±182%

Center Console

$151median
$50$600
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AC Condenser

$145median
$40$700
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Control Arm

$100median
$25$512
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Differential

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16wide ±162%

Door Assembly

$631median
$150$2,200
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Drive Shaft

$244median
$60$900
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Engine Computer

$200median
$55$825
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Exhaust Manifold

$100median
$30$480
20wide ±253%

Fender

$300median
$95$1,610
21wide ±66%

Fog Light

$100median
$19$150
22wide ±147%

Front Seat

$212median
$75$700
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Fuel Pump

$125median
$29$545
24wide ±198%

Fuel Tank

$183median
$55$780
25wide ±258%

Grille

$175median
$30$934
26wide ±105%

Headlight Assembly

$1,175median
$440$2,901
27spread ±50%

Heater Core

$101median
$60$161
28wide ±85%

Hood

$920median
$275$1,840
29spread ±45%

Ignition Switch

$100median
$60$150
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Instrument Cluster

Price data updating

31wide ±159%

Intake Manifold

$126median
$25$425
32wide ±192%

Master Cylinder

$65median
$25$275
33wide ±183%

Side Mirror

$438median
$94$1,693
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Power Steering Pump

$75median
$75$75
35wide ±140%

Quarter Panel

$508median
$180$1,600
36wide ±236%

Radiator

$201median
$50$1,000
37wide ±200%

Rear View Mirror

$116median
$25$490
38wide ±241%

Starter

$110median
$30$560
39wide ±142%

Steering Column

$200median
$70$636
40wide ±118%

Steering Rack

$948median
$150$2,394
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Steering Wheel

$562median
$100$1,973
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Strut

$205median
$40$1,200
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Sunroof

$300median
$50$1,598
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Tail Light

$253median
$70$980
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Tailgate

$620median
$120$3,500
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Throttle Body

$91median
$25$425
47wide ±84%

Torque Converter

$484median
$250$1,065
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Transfer Case

$330median
$95$2,020
49wide ±291%

Transmission

$1,037median
$175$6,220
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Transmission Control Module

$107median
$18$637
51wide ±188%

Turbocharger

$500median
$96$1,975
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Water Pump

$144median
$29$502
53wide ±215%

Wheels

$339median
$59$1,520
54wide ±151%

Window Regulator

$100median
$30$331

Common questions

2021 Mercedes E Class engine FAQ

How much is a used 2021 Mercedes E Class engine?

Based on 231 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2021 Mercedes E Class engine lists between $1,500 and $18,625, with a median asking price of $9,981.

How much does it cost to replace a 2021 Mercedes E Class engine?

Using a used part, a 2021 Mercedes E Class engine replacement typically runs $10,930–$12,980 all-in: the median used engine for this year lists at $9,981, 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 2021 Mercedes E Class engine fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2021 Mercedes E 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.

How much is a 2021 Mercedes E Class motor?

A motor is another name for a engine. The prices on this page cover the 2021 Mercedes E Class engine — median $9,981, from 231 listings.

2021 Mercedes E Class Engine Cost — Used From $1,500 to $18,625