# Cadillac CTS battery: what each engine takes, with prices

> Looking for a battery for your Cadillac CTS? Here are the 6 that fit its 3 generations (2002-2025): 60 to 80 Ah, 540 to 800 A cold cranking, from 63.80 € inc. VAT.

## Which battery does a Cadillac CTS take?

It depends on the engine and on whether it has Start-Stop. The table shows the recommended battery for each Cadillac CTS engine with its price, VAT included; with your number plate or VIN we tell you the exact one in seconds.

## Recommended battery for each Cadillac CTS engine

| Engine | Generation | Recommended battery | Price | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 (201 kW / 273 CV) | Cts Coupe (2008–2025) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts-coupe/30-201-kw-273cv |
| 3.0 (203 kW / 276 CV) | Cts Sport Wagon (2008–2025) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts-sport-wagon/30-203-kw-276cv |
| 3.0 AWD (201 kW / 273 CV) | Cts Coupe (2008–2025) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts-coupe/30-awd-201-kw-273cv |
| 3.0 AWD (203 kW / 276 CV) | Cts Sport Wagon (2008–2025) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts-sport-wagon/30-awd-203-kw-276cv |
| 3.6 (223 kW / 304 CV) | Cts Coupe (2008–2025) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 85,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts-coupe/36-223-kw-304cv |
| 3.6 (229 kW / 311 CV) | Cts Sport Wagon (2008–2025) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts-sport-wagon/36-229-kw-311cv |
| 3.6 (229 kW / 311 CV) | Cts Coupe (2008–2025) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts-coupe/36-229-kw-311cv |
| 3.6 (237 kW / 322 CV) | Cts Sport Wagon (2008–2025) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts-sport-wagon/36-237-kw-322cv |
| 3.6 (237 kW / 322 CV) | Cts Coupe (2008–2025) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts-coupe/36-237-kw-322cv |
| 3.6 AWD (229 kW / 311 CV) | Cts Sport Wagon (2008–2025) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts-sport-wagon/36-awd-229-kw-311cv |
| 3.6 AWD (229 kW / 311 CV) | Cts Coupe (2008–2025) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts-coupe/36-awd-229-kw-311cv |
| 3.6 AWD (237 kW / 322 CV) | Cts Sport Wagon (2008–2025) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts-sport-wagon/36-awd-237-kw-322cv |
| 3.6 AWD (237 kW / 322 CV) | Cts Coupe (2008–2025) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts-coupe/36-awd-237-kw-322cv |
| 6.2 (415 kW / 564 CV) | Cts Sport Wagon (2008–2025) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts-sport-wagon/62-415-kw-564cv |
| 6.2 V (415 kW / 564 CV) | Cts Coupe (2008–2025) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts-coupe/62-v-415-kw-564cv |
| 2.0 Turbo (203 kW / 276 CV) | Cts (2002–2025) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 85,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts/20-turbo-203-kw-276cv |
| 2.0 Turbo AWD (203 kW / 276 CV) | Cts (2002–2025) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 85,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts/20-turbo-awd-203-kw-276cv |
| 2.0 VVTi (177 kW / 241 CV) | Cts (2002–2025) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts/20-vvti-177-kw-241cv |
| 2.0 VVTi AWD (177 kW / 241 CV) | Cts (2002–2025) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts/20-vvti-awd-177-kw-241cv |
| 2.6 (133 kW / 181 CV) | Cts (2002–2025) | Varta E24 Dynamic SLI 70Ah | 80,70 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts/26-133-kw-181cv |
| 2.6 (136 kW / 185 CV) | Cts (2002–2025) | Varta E24 Dynamic SLI 70Ah | 80,70 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts/26-136-kw-185cv |
| 2.8 (155 kW / 211 CV) | Cts (2002–2025) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts/28-155-kw-211cv |
| 2.8 (158 kW / 215 CV) | Cts (2002–2025) | Varta E24 Dynamic SLI 70Ah | 80,70 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts/28-158-kw-215cv |
| 3.0 (203 kW / 276 CV) | Cts (2002–2025) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts/30-203-kw-276cv |
| 3.0 AWD (201 kW / 273 CV) | Cts (2002–2025) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 85,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts/30-awd-201-kw-273cv |
| 3.0 AWD (203 kW / 276 CV) | Cts (2002–2025) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts/30-awd-203-kw-276cv |
| 3.2 (160 kW / 218 CV) | Cts (2002–2025) | Varta E24 Dynamic SLI 70Ah | 80,70 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts/32-160-kw-218cv |
| 3.6 (189 kW / 257 CV) | Cts (2002–2025) | Varta E24 Dynamic SLI 70Ah | 80,70 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts/36-189-kw-257cv |
| 3.6 (190 kW / 258 CV) | Cts (2002–2025) | Varta E24 Dynamic SLI 70Ah | 80,70 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts/36-190-kw-258cv |
| 3.6 (196 kW / 266 CV) | Cts (2002–2025) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 85,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts/36-196-kw-266cv |
| 3.6 (199 kW / 271 CV) | Cts (2002–2025) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts/36-199-kw-271cv |
| 3.6 (229 kW / 311 CV) | Cts (2002–2025) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts/36-229-kw-311cv |
| 3.6 (237 kW / 322 CV) | Cts (2002–2025) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts/36-237-kw-322cv |
| 3.6 (239 kW / 325 CV) | Cts (2002–2025) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 85,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts/36-239-kw-325cv |
| 3.6 (313 kW / 426 CV) | Cts (2002–2025) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 85,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts/36-313-kw-426cv |
| 3.6 AWD (196 kW / 266 CV) | Cts (2002–2025) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 85,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts/36-awd-196-kw-266cv |
| 3.6 AWD (199 kW / 271 CV) | Cts (2002–2025) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts/36-awd-199-kw-271cv |
| 3.6 AWD (229 kW / 311 CV) | Cts (2002–2025) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts/36-awd-229-kw-311cv |
| 3.6 AWD (237 kW / 322 CV) | Cts (2002–2025) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts/36-awd-237-kw-322cv |
| 3.6 VVTi (224 kW / 305 CV) | Cts (2002–2025) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 85,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts/36-vvti-224-kw-305cv |
| 3.6 VVTi (227 kW / 309 CV) | Cts (2002–2025) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 85,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts/36-vvti-227-kw-309cv |
| 5.7 V (298 kW / 405 CV) | Cts (2002–2025) | Varta E24 Dynamic SLI 70Ah | 80,70 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts/57-v-298-kw-405cv |
| 5.7 V8 (294 kW / 400 CV) | Cts (2002–2025) | Varta D43 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts/57-v8-294-kw-400cv |
| 6.2 (415 kW / 564 CV) | Cts (2002–2025) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts/62-415-kw-564cv |
| 6.2 V (477 kW / 649 CV) | Cts (2002–2025) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts/62-v-477-kw-649cv |

## Cadillac CTS generations

Batteries change from one generation to the next. When two share a year, the body style — or simply the plate — settles it.

| Generation | Years | Body | Batteries | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cts Coupe | 2008–2025 | coupe | 24 | /gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts-coupe |
| Cts Sport Wagon | 2008–2025 | berlina | 21 | /gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts-sport-wagon |
| Cts | 2002–2025 | berlina | 60 | /gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts |

## Best-selling batteries for the Cadillac CTS

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car battery Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 12V 74Ah 680A | 12 | 74 | 680 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 74,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e11-12v-74ah-680a |
| Car battery Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 12V 77Ah 780A | 12 | 77 | 780 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 85,40 | — | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e44-12v-77ah-780a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 12V 70Ah 760A AGM | 12 | 70 | 760 | AGM | 122,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a7-agm-12v-70ah-760a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 12V 80Ah 800A AGM | 12 | 80 | 800 | AGM | 160,45 | — | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a6-agm-12v-80ah-800a |
| Car battery Varta E24 Dynamic SLI 12V 70Ah 630A | 12 | 70 | 630 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 80,70 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e24-12v-70ah-630a |
| Car battery Varta D43 Dynamic SLI 12V 60Ah 540A | 12 | 60 | 540 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 63,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d43-12v-60ah-540a |

## How to know which battery your Cadillac CTS takes

The quickest and safest route is to enter your number plate: we identify the exact version, its engine and the battery fitted at the factory, with no room for error.

Prefer to do it manually? Check the date of first registration on your V5C and match it against the generation table above. When a year straddles two generations, the body style decides it: five-door hatch, estate or coupé.

As a final check, look at the battery currently fitted: the label shows capacity (Ah) and cold cranking amps (A). Always replace with equal or higher figures, never lower, and keep the same dimensions and terminal layout.

## Start-Stop: which battery your CTS needs

If your CTS has Start-Stop, the battery works far harder than usual — hundreds of restarts a day rather than a handful. That calls for EFB or AGM, depending on whether the system is basic or includes regenerative braking. A conventional battery there lasts months and can make the car switch Start-Stop off.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which battery does a Cadillac CTS take?
It depends on the generation and engine: there are 6 compatible batteries in total, from 60 to 80 Ah and 540 to 800 A of cold cranking. The best sellers for this model are Car battery Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 12V 74Ah 680A, Car battery Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 12V 77Ah 780A, Start-Stop battery Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 12V 70Ah 760A AGM. With your plate we tell you the exact one in seconds.

### How much does a Cadillac CTS battery cost?
Between 63.80 € and 160.45 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (lead-acid, AGM). Start-Stop versions (AGM or EFB) sit at the top of the range because they withstand many more cycles.

### How do I know which generation my CTS is?
By the registration year: Cts Coupe (2008-2025); Cts Sport Wagon (2008-2025); Cts (2002-2025). If your year falls in the overlap between two generations, tell them apart by body type (hatchback, estate or coupé) or use the plate finder, which settles it with no doubt.

### Can I fit a higher-capacity battery to my Cadillac CTS?
Yes, as long as the dimensions fit the tray and the terminal layout matches. More Ah and more cold-cranking amps do not harm the Cadillac CTS: the alternator charges it just the same and you gain margin in winter. Never go below the original values.

### What happens if I fit a standard battery to a Cadillac CTS with Start-Stop?
It lasts only a few months: Start-Stop puts the battery through hundreds of cycles a day and a conventional battery cannot cope. The ECU may also disable the automatic stop function. Always fit EFB or AGM, the same technology as the original.

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Updated: 2026-11-11 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/cadillac/cts