Mercedes S Class transmission price snapshot
- Low
- $305
- Average
- $2,245
- High
- $8,444
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mercedes S Class transmission?
Asking prices from 402 salvage yards in 41 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
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Part overview
About the Mercedes S Class transmission
What the transmission does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used transmission price guide →
Also known asGearboxTransaxle
Price summary
A used Mercedes S Class transmission costs $305 to $8,444, with a median asking price of $1,799. Based on 1,943 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2024 (11 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$1,850
Grade B (good)$1,704
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$305–$8,4441,707 listings
Grade BStandard used$334–$2,324163 listings
Grade XUngraded$325–$5,00073 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $305–$8,444 | 1,707 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $334–$2,324 | 163 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $325–$5,000 | 73 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$1,850
Grade B$1,704
Ungraded$1,500
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $305–$8,444 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mercedes S Class transmission is listed
We found priced Mercedes S Class transmission listings at 402 salvage yards across 41 states. Michigan supplies the most, with 360 listings (12% of the total) from 27 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $1,095, while Texas yards ask $2,493, 128% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 360 | 27 | $1,619-10% |
| California | 327 | 45 | $1,095-39% |
| Missouri | 203 | 13 | $1,589-12% |
| Indiana | 182 | 8 | $1,643-9% |
| Illinois | 156 | 18 | $1,400-22% |
| Florida | 153 | 21 | $1,975+10% |
| Texas | 152 | 32 | $2,493+39% |
| North Carolina | 150 | 19 | $1,594-11% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $1,799 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mercedes S Class transmission replacement cost?
- Used part
- $1,799
- Mercedes S Class median asking price
- Labor
- $570–$1,800
- 6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $2,370–$3,600
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for transmission replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include transmission fluid and filter, and a torque converter check on automatics. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full transmission replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Mercedes S Class transmission cost by year?
20242 listings$3,587$2,750 – $3,587202320 listings$5,700$1,000 – $7,2252022157 listingsFits 5 years$2,420$1,091 – $6,044202126 listings$2,340$1,800 – $4,0002020142 listingsFits 4 years$1,643$575 – $7,4302019361 listingsFits 4 years$2,000$575 – $7,4302018359 listingsFits 4 years$1,799$550 – $7,4302017234 listingsFits 6 years$2,500$500 – $7,3592016488 listingsFits 4 years$1,500$325 – $7,3592015489 listingsFits 4 years$1,183$305 – $8,444
Market analysis
How much does a used Mercedes S Class transmission cost?
Asking prices for a used Mercedes S Class transmission 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 9% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $1,850.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $1,183, while 2023 tops the table at $5,700. Parts from 2014–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mercedes S Class sits 155% above the Ram 1500 ($705), 29% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($2,548), and 13% below the Ford F150 ($2,060) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used transmission: what to check
- Ask for the donor mileage. Under 80K miles leaves significantly more service life.
- Confirm the torque converter is included with automatics; most yards include it, but verify.
- Match engine and drivetrain exactly. A CVT from a base trim won't fit a manual sport trim.
- Ask if the unit was test-driven or fluid-inspected before the donor was dismantled.
- Plan a fluid and filter change at install. Old fluid in a good unit causes avoidable failures.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Mercedes S Class parts are priced?
01wide ±269%
Transmission Control Module
$135median
$25$750
02wide ±259%
Brake Caliper
$280median
$50$1,499
03wide ±198%
Air Bag
$225median
$50$940
04wide ±239%
Car Radio
$271median
$55$1,350
05wide ±203%
Strut
$350median
$78$1,500
06wide ±116%
Side Mirror
$600median
$210$1,599
07wide ±134%
Wheels
$475median
$125$1,400
08wide ±209%
Axle Shaft
$278median
$50$1,212
09wide ±222%
Control Arm
$180median
$50$849
10wide ±118%
Headlight Assembly
$1,450median
$425$3,850
11wide ±166%
Radiator
$200median
$55$720
12wide ±182%
Fuel Pump
$150median
$33$580
Price comparisons
Compare Mercedes S Class transmission prices
Transmissioncompare
Ram1500vsMercedesSClass
1500$705
Class$1,799
$1,094 diff8,105 listings
TransmissioncompareChevySilverado1500vsMercedesSClass
1500$2,548
Class$1,799
$749 diff7,602 listings
TransmissioncompareFordF150vsMercedesSClass
F150$2,060
Class$1,799
$261 diff7,368 listings
TransmissioncompareGMCSierra1500vsMercedesSClass
1500$2,525
Class$1,799
$726 diff7,114 listings
TransmissioncompareRam3500vsMercedesSClass
3500$3,444
Class$1,799
$1,645 diff6,854 listings
TransmissioncompareFordExplorervsMercedesSClass
Explorer$1,564
Class$1,799
$235 diff5,793 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±214%
BMW X3
$940median
$155$4,175
BMWwide ±252%
BMW X5
$1,850median
$300$9,609
Chevywide ±248%
Chevy Equinox
$700median
$125$3,594
Chevywide ±108%
Chevy Malibu
$1,946median
$405$4,614
Chevywide ±88%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$2,548median
$1,177$5,665
Chevywide ±74%
Chevy Tahoe
$2,570median
$1,350$5,144
Chevywide ±75%
Chevy Traverse
$2,900median
$750$5,097
Dodgewide ±288%
Dodge Challenger
$1,800median
$308$10,666
Dodgewide ±304%
Dodge Charger
$750median
$147$4,700
Dodgewide ±133%
Dodge Durango
$1,290median
$433$3,862
Mercedeswide ±231%
Mercedes C Class
$1,183median
$195$5,649
Mercedeswide ±282%
Mercedes E Class
$1,075median
$199$6,270
Common questions
Mercedes S Class transmission FAQ
How much is a used transmission for a Mercedes S Class?
The median asking price is $1,799 across 1,943 priced listings from 402 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $1,850. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $1,183.
How much does it cost to replace a Mercedes S Class transmission?
Using a used part, a Mercedes S Class transmission replacement typically runs $2,370–$3,600 all-in: the median used transmission for this model lists at $1,799, and independent-shop labor for transmission replacement typically takes 6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr ($570–$1,800). The labor figure does not include transmission fluid and filter, and a torque converter check on automatics. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Mercedes S 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 S Class transmission years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mercedes S Class transmission fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 11 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.