K?Ssbohrer Setra S 140 Es · 1997
Battery for your bus K?Ssbohrer Setra S 140 Es (1997)
Setra · S 140 Es🔧 Battery Expert Advisor
Battery analysis for your K?Ssbohrer Setra S 140 Es (1997)
Quick answer You need an PLOMO/ACIDO battery of 180 Ah. Our recommendation: VARTA M18.
VARTAM18
PLOMO/ACIDO180 Ah1000 A513×223×223
Based on the batteries we found for your vehicle, our experts help you pick the right one.
📋 What we found
For your K?Ssbohrer Setra S 140 Es (1997) we found 3 compatible conventional (non Start-Stop) batteries.
⚡ Battery type for your vehicle
✓ Your K?Ssbohrer Setra S 140 Es (1997) does not need a Start-Stop battery. The conventional ones shown fit your vehicle and are the most affordable option. If you want a higher-quality, longer-lasting battery, you can also fit an EFB or AGM as an upgrade — they are fully compatible and last more years.
📊 View AGM vs EFB vs Conventional — full comparison
Here are the key differences between the three starter battery technologies. AGM is the most advanced technology (and the priciest); EFB is the middle ground for basic Start-Stop; conventional (also called flooded lead-acid) is the classic choice for non-Start-Stop cars.
| AGM | EFB | Conventional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charge cycles | Up to 3× more Start-Stop cycles than a conventional (cycle endurance certified to VDA standard) | ~2× more Start-Stop cycles than a conventional (cycle endurance certified to VDA standard) | Designed for start + alternator, not for repeated cycles |
| Expected life | 5-7 years under average use | 4-5 years under average use | 3-4 years under average use |
| Start-Stop compatible | ✓ Yes, even advanced systems (regenerative braking) | ✓ Yes, basic and mid-range Start-Stop | ✗ No — degrades within months |
| Cold start | Excellent (higher CCA) | Very good | Adequate |
| Relative price | €€€ (highest) | €€ (mid) | € (lowest) |
| Recommended for | Premium cars with advanced Start-Stop, many electrical accessories, heavy urban use | Mid-range Start-Stop cars, mixed city/motorway use | Non-Start-Stop cars, standard use, tight budget |
| Replacement rule | Replaces AGM and EFB; NEVER use EFB where AGM was original | Replaces EFB and conventional; does NOT replace AGM | Only conventional; not suitable for Start-Stop |
⭐ Our recommendation
Our recommendation
For your K?Ssbohrer Setra S 140 Es (1997) we recommend the VARTA M18 (PLOMO/ACIDO, 180 Ah). It also offers the highest capacity (Ah) and the highest cranking power (CCA) on the list — more headroom in cold starts and with many consumers. Varta is the world's leading manufacturer of starter batteries and supplies first-equipment (OEM) batteries to the major European car makers.
- Rated 4.8/5 by 29 verified customers.
- The best value price among compatible options.
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Verified selection
- Class: Batteries For Public Transport Vehicles
- Brand: K?Ssbohrer
- Model: Setra
- Engine: S 140 Es
- Year: 1997
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Start Stop Battery
Battery for start-stop vehicles. Also a strong choice for more cycles, better charge recovery and longer service life.
1 product
Battery for start-stop vehicles. Also a strong choice for more cycles, better charge recovery and longer service life.
| Categoría | Make | Referencia | Capacidad | Arranque en frío | Medidas | Tecnología | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start Stop Battery | VARTA | B90 | 190 Ah | 1050 A | 513×223×223 mm | EFB | €208.96 | Más info |
Conventional Battery
This is a standard or conventional battery for vehicles without a start-stop system
3 products
This is a standard or conventional battery for vehicles without a start-stop system
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VARTA M18
- 12 V
- 180 Ah
Medidas 513×223×223 mm
- ✓ Varta brand
€181.58
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VARTA M12
- 12 V
- 180 Ah
Medidas 513×223×223 mm
€178.79
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VARTA M9
- 12 V
- 170 Ah
Medidas 513×223×223 mm
€263.99
| Categoría | Make | Referencia | Capacidad | Medidas | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional Battery | VARTA | M18 | 180 Ah | 513×223×223 mm | €181.58 | Más info |
| Conventional Battery | VARTA | M12 | 180 Ah | 513×223×223 mm | €178.79 | Más info |
| Conventional Battery | VARTA | M9 | 170 Ah | 513×223×223 mm | €263.99 | Más info |
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Frequently asked questions
- The K?Ssbohrer Setra S 140 Es 1997 may use different batteries depending on engine and equipment. We found 3 compatible batteries priced between 178,79€ — 263,99€. Check dimensions and positive terminal position before purchasing.
- Yes, you can install a higher capacity (Ah) battery as long as the physical dimensions fit your K?Ssbohrer Setra S 140 Es 1997 battery compartment and the positive terminal position matches.
- Yes, we detected Start-Stop compatible batteries for your K?Ssbohrer Setra S 140 Es 1997. If your vehicle has Start-Stop, it needs an AGM or EFB battery. An AGM must always be replaced with AGM. An EFB can be replaced with EFB or AGM. Never install a conventional battery in a Start-Stop vehicle.
- Use the search tool by selecting your vehicle's make and model. Our system automatically filters compatible part numbers verified by our technicians. If you have any questions, contact us via WhatsApp.
- As they are consumable items, car batteries have a 2-year warranty, truck batteries a 1-year warranty, and all others (motorcycle batteries, cyclic batteries, etc.) a 6-month warranty. If a battery has a manufacturing defect, it will be replaced at no cost to the user.
- Under normal circumstances, batteries usually arrive within 1 to 2 days of ordering. However, there are some cases where delivery may take a little longer: peak seasons (Black Friday, Christmas, etc.), palletized shipments, occasional stock shortages, etc.
- Delivery takes 24 working hours across Spain. Batteries are shipped fully charged and ready to install.
- Batteries compatible with the K?Ssbohrer Setra S 140 Es (1997) have the following dimensions: 513 × 223 × 223 mm (length × width × height) Before buying, check the battery compartment size of your vehicle: a larger case will not fit even if the reference is technically compatible.
- ⚠ Then you need a battery designed for Start-Stop (EFB or AGM). We have hidden the conventional batteries from the list: fitting them in your car would ruin the battery within months and could damage the alternator. The batteries below are built for the frequent charge/discharge cycles of Start-Stop. 💡 Great. You can buy either a conventional or a Start-Stop (EFB or AGM) battery: a Start-Stop battery is perfectly valid in a non-Start-Stop car and is actually more robust (longer life, better cold-start performance). It is just a bit pricier. On vehicles older than year 2000, an EFB is preferable to an AGM: legacy alternators charge at a fixed voltage without temperature compensation, and an AGM needs a more precise charging profile to avoid losing life quickly — an EFB tolerates the classic alternator profile better. 💡 If in doubt, play it safe: buy a Start-Stop battery (EFB or AGM). It works in Start-Stop cars and non-Start-Stop cars alike, lasts longer and avoids any risk. You only pay a few euros more than a conventional one.