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Citroën C5-II battery: what each engine takes, with prices

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Which battery does a Citroën take?

Based on 312 orders from Citroën owners, the best-selling batteries are Car battery Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 12V 77Ah 780A, Car battery Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 12V 74Ah 680A and battery Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 12V 70Ah 760A AGM. Capacity ranges from 18 to 140 Ah depending on model and engine: confirm it by choosing your model.

Which battery each Citroën takes

For guidance: the exact battery depends on engine and year. Confirm it by choosing your version. Data from 312 real orders from Citroën owners.

What Citroën owners buy

Reviews from Citroën owners

  • ★★★★★

    «La batería llegó en buen estado a las 48 horas, y una vez colocada en el vehículo arranca éste sin problema alguno, si bien es cierto que todavía no ha llegado el crudo invierno, pero de momento, en temperaturas algo más bajas de este otoño»

    Luis B. · Citroën C3 / C3 Origin Iii · Varta D24 12V 60Ah 540A
  • ★★★★★

    «experiencia buena elegi la bateria en la web, la pague contraembolso y la recibi en 48 horas. yo no utilice el asesor para saber que bateria lleva mi coche pero quien lo necesite funciona bien.»

    Jose L. · Citroën Xsara Picasso · Varta D15 12V 63Ah 610A
  • ★★★★★

    «No podía ser mejor mi experiencia. Comprar y al día siguiente en casa.»

    José M. · Citroën C5 Iii · Varta E11 12V 74Ah 680A

For the Citroën C5-II (3 generations, 2004-2008) we carry 6 matching batteries, rated between 60 and 77 Ah with 540 to 780 A cold cranking. Prices open at 64.95 €, VAT included.

  • 📅 2004–2008
  • 🚗 3 generations
  • 🔋 6 compatible batteries
  • from 64.95 €

Frequently asked questions

It depends on the engine. Citroën C5-II owners mostly buy Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah (74.95 €), Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah (85.40 €) and Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah (122.95 €) from us. The table shows the recommended battery for each engine with its price (VAT included) and a link to its page; with your number plate or VIN we tell you the exact one in seconds.
Between 64.95 € and 122.95 €, 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.
By the registration year: C5 II (2004-2008); C5 II Break (2004-2008); C5 II Estate Van (2004-2008). 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.
Standard delivery to mainland Spain and Portugal takes 1-2 working days; other EU countries 4-7 working days. Each product page shows the exact lead time and whether express delivery is available.
On most versions, yes: disconnect the negative terminal first, then the positive, release the clamp and fit the new battery in reverse order. On Start-Stop models or cars with battery management (BMS), register the new battery with a diagnostic tool so the ECU adjusts charging.

Which battery does a Citroën C5-II take?

It depends on the engine. Citroën C5-II owners mostly buy Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah (74.95 €), Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah (85.40 €) and Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah (122.95 €) from us. The table shows the recommended battery for each engine with its price (VAT included) and a link to its page; with your number plate or VIN we tell you the exact one in seconds.

Source: 3 orders from customers with a Citroën C5-II (our own data). · Updated

Recommended battery for each Citroën C5-II engine

EngineGenerationRecommended batteryPrice
batteryCitroën C5-II 1.6 HDi 109 CV C5 II (2004–2008) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryCitroën C5-II 1.6 HDi 109 CV C5 II Estate Van (2004–2008) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryCitroën C5-II 2.0 HDi 136 CV C5 II (2004–2008) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryCitroën C5-II 1.6 HDi 109 CV C5 II Break (2004–2008) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryCitroën C5-II 1.8 16V 125 CV C5 II (2004–2008) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryCitroën C5-II 1.8 16V 116 CV C5 II (2004–2008) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryCitroën C5-II 1.8 16V 125 CV C5 II Break (2004–2008) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryCitroën C5-II 1.8 16V 116 CV C5 II Break (2004–2008) Varta D15 Dynamic SLI 63Ah €81.80 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryCitroën C5-II 1.8 16V 116 CV C5 II Estate Van (2004–2008) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryCitroën C5-II 2.0 16V 140 CV C5 II (2004–2008) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryCitroën C5-II 2.0 16V 140 CV C5 II Break (2004–2008) Varta D15 Dynamic SLI 63Ah €81.80 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryCitroën C5-II 2.0 16V 140 CV C5 II Estate Van (2004–2008) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryCitroën C5-II 2.0 HDi 136 CV C5 II Break (2004–2008) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryCitroën C5-II 2.0 HDi 136 CV C5 II Estate Van (2004–2008) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryCitroën C5-II 2.2 HDi 163 CV C5 II (2004–2008) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryCitroën C5-II 2.2 HDi 170 CV C5 II (2004–2008) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryCitroën C5-II 2.2 HDi 133 CV C5 II (2004–2008) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryCitroën C5-II 2.2 HDi 163 CV C5 II Break (2004–2008) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryCitroën C5-II 2.2 HDi 170 CV C5 II Break (2004–2008) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryCitroën C5-II 2.2 HDi 133 CV C5 II Break (2004–2008) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryCitroën C5-II 3.0 235 CV C5 II Break (2004–2008) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryCitroën C5-II 3.0 Carlsson HP 235 CV C5 II (2004–2008) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryCitroën C5-II 3.0 V6 211 CV C5 II (2004–2008) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryCitroën C5-II 3.0 V6 207 CV C5 II (2004–2008) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryCitroën C5-II 3.0 V6 207 CV C5 II Break (2004–2008) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryCitroën C5-II 3.0 V6 211 CV C5 II Break (2004–2008) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →

Best-selling batteries for the Citroën C5-II · Updated 12/11/2026

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How to know which battery your Citroën C5-II takes

Easiest of all is the number plate lookup: those few characters tell us the precise variant, the engine and the original battery, so you need not check anything else.

Another route is the vehicle paperwork: the registration date places you in one of the generations listed. In the overlap years, body style is the detail that separates them.

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 C5-II needs

If your C5-II 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.

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