Deta DC542 · Car battery 12V 54Ah 500A

Car battery Deta DC542 Standard 54Ah 500A 12V

The Deta DC542 from the Standard range delivers 54 Ah and 500 A of cold cranking current (EN) at 12 V: the usual specification for passenger cars with conventional starting, without a Start-Stop system. Its 242 × 175 × 175 mm and the positive terminal on the right make it the exact replacement for the 54 Ah battery fitted as standard to many cars.

In short: the Deta DC542 (54 Ah, 500 A, 242 × 175 × 175 mm, positive terminal on the right). It is a conventional battery for cars without Start-Stop: if yours has Start-Stop, it needs an EFB or AGM battery of the same size. Verified equivalent alternatives: Exide EC542 and Tudor TC542.

• Stable voltage for the vehicle electronics (ECU, sensors, climate control).
• Good balance of capacity, cranking power and price.
• Designed to last several years under normal daily use.
• Low self-discharge: copes with long stops without losing charge.

What the Deta DC542 is for

The Deta DC542 covers the needs of passenger cars with conventional starting, without a Start-Stop system: reliable starting, stable voltage for the electronics and a service life of several years in daily use. Check that it matches your current battery in size and terminal position. Check that it matches your current battery in dimensions, terminals and hold-down: this reference has a weight of 12.90 kg, 1 terminals and B13 hold-down.

Dimensions, polarity and mounting

In terms of format, the Deta DC542 measures 242 × 175 × 175 mm (length × width × height) and weighs 12.90 kg. The positive terminal on the right decides which side the cables end up on: it is the detail that causes most buying mistakes, so check it before ordering. It uses a B13 hold-down and 1 terminals, the system that anchors and connects it in the vehicle. For a direct replacement, the current battery tray must accept these dimensions and the same terminal layout; otherwise adapters will be needed or the hold-down will change.

The Deta DC542: Standard range and conventional lead-acid technology

Within the Deta catalogue, the Standard series groups the references designed for this use. The DC542 is the 54 Ah model of that family, with the same performance as its siblings in other sizes.

Conventional lead-acid is the benchmark against which other technologies are compared: good cranking current, great tolerance to alternator charging and the best price per amp-hour.

What Deta does differently

Deta combines German engineering with Exide's industrial capacity. Its Power, Senator and PowerPRO series cover everything from urban cars to construction machinery. At baterias.com we work directly with the manufacturer or its official distributor: real stock, brand-new product and official warranty.

Manufacturer's warranty

The Deta DC542 comes with the manufacturer's official warranty against manufacturing defects; the exact period is stated in the brand's conditions. If it fails through a defect within the period, we replace it free of charge.

Usage and maintenance tips

In normal daily use the alternator keeps the battery charged; if the car stands for weeks, a maintenance charge once a month prevents deep discharge. Keep the terminals clean and tight, and check that the resting voltage does not drop below 12.4 V: below that it is time to recharge.

Delivery times and returns

Orders placed before 6:00 pm with the battery in stock ship the same day. Delivery in mainland Spain and Portugal takes 24-48 working hours; for the Balearic Islands and the rest of the European Union allow 3 to 5 working days. You have 14 days to return an unused battery; in mainland Spain and Portugal collection is free. We email you the tracking number as soon as the parcel ships.