Mercedes E Class engine — 238 type (Coupe and Convertible), E53 (3.0L, VIN 6B, 6th and 7th digits) price snapshot
- Low
- $5,999
- Average
- $11,432
- High
- $20,786
Trim-specific price guide
Mercedes E Class Engine — 238 type (Coupe and Convertible), E53 (3.0L, VIN 6B, 6th and 7th digits) prices
Pricing for the 238 type (Coupe and Convertible), E53 (3.0L, VIN 6B, 6th and 7th digits) variant of the Mercedes E Class engine, aggregated from 166 salvage yard listings across 4 model years.
Price summary
A used Mercedes E Class engine (238 type (Coupe and Convertible), E53 (3.0L, VIN 6B, 6th and 7th digits)) costs $5,999 to $20,786, with a median asking price of $10,850. Based on 166 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$10,244
Grade B (good)$10,857
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$5,999–$20,000110 listings
Grade BStandard used$8,020–$20,78648 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$12,000–$12,0008 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $5,999–$20,000 | 110 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $8,020–$20,786 | 48 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $12,000–$12,000 | 8 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$10,244
Grade B$10,857
Ungraded$12,000
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $5,999–$20,786 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the 238 type (Coupe and Convertible), E53 (3.0L, VIN 6B, 6th and 7th digits) priced differently?
This pricing covers the 238 type (Coupe and Convertible), E53 (3.0L, VIN 6B, 6th and 7th digits) variant of the Mercedes E Class engine, based on 166 priced listings across 4 model years (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022). Its $10,850 median is 80% above the Mercedes E Class engine overall median of $6,020.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Price by model year
What does a 238 type (Coupe and Convertible), E53 (3.0L, VIN 6B, 6th and 7th digits) cost by year?
Other trims
Other Mercedes E Class engine variants
207 Type (Coupe and Convertible), E400 (3.0L, VIN 6, 6th digit), Convertible (RWD)
1 yr$3,520$500 – $5,835207 Type (Coupe and Convertible), E400 (3.0L, VIN 6, 6th digit), Coupe, AWD
1 yr$3,995$1,700 – $5,380207 Type (Coupe and Convertible), E400 (3.0L, VIN 6, 6th digit), Coupe, RWD
1 yr$3,520$500 – $5,835207 Type (Coupe and Convertible), E550 (4.7L, VIN 7, 6th digit)
1 yr$4,645$1,500 – $6,475213 Type (Sedan and SW), E300 (2.0L, VIN 4, 6th digit), RWD
2 yrs$4,193$500 – $9,000213 Type (Sedan and SW), E400 (3.0L, VIN 6, 6th digit), Sedan
1 yr$4,300$3,500 – $7,000213 Type (Sedan and SW), E400 (3.0L, VIN 6, 6th digit), Wagon
1 yr$4,987$3,250 – $6,765213 Type (Sedan and SW), E300 (2.0L, VIN 4, 6th digit), AWD
2 yrs$3,950$2,600 – $6,145213 Type (Sedan and SW), E43 (3.0L, VIN 6, 6th digit)
2 yrs$6,541$2,595 – $8,225Common questions
Mercedes E Class engine (238 type (Coupe and Convertible), E53 (3.0L, VIN 6B, 6th and 7th digits)) FAQ
How much is a used Mercedes E Class engine (238 type (Coupe and Convertible), E53 (3.0L, VIN 6B, 6th and 7th digits))?
Based on 166 priced salvage-yard listings across 4 model years, a used Mercedes E Class engine in the 238 type (Coupe and Convertible), E53 (3.0L, VIN 6B, 6th and 7th digits) variant lists between $5,999 and $20,786, with a median asking price of $10,850.
Which Mercedes E Class years use the 238 type (Coupe and Convertible), E53 (3.0L, VIN 6B, 6th and 7th digits) engine?
The 238 type (Coupe and Convertible), E53 (3.0L, VIN 6B, 6th and 7th digits) variant appears in model years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between 238 type (Coupe and Convertible), E53 (3.0L, VIN 6B, 6th and 7th digits) condition grades?
Yes. Grade A has a median of $10,244, Grade B has a median of $10,857. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.