# DS DS-5 battery: what each engine takes, with prices

> We stock 6 batteries that fit the DS DS-5 across its 3 generations (2013-2025), from 60 to 77 Ah, with cold cranking between 540 and 780 A and prices starting at 64.95 € including VAT.

## Which battery does a DS DS-5 take?

It depends on the engine. DS DS-5 owners mostly buy Exide EL700 70Ah (84.60 €), Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah (72.95 €) and Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah (83.95 €) 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.

## Recommended battery for each DS DS-5 engine

| Engine | Generation | Recommended battery | Price | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 BlueHDi 120 (88 kW / 120 CV) | 5 II (2015–2018) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 72,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ds/ds-5-kf/16-bluehdi-120-88-kw-120cv |
| 1.6 BlueHDi 115 (85 kW / 116 CV) | 5 II (2015–2018) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 72,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ds/ds-5-kf/16-bluehdi-115-85-kw-116cv |
| 1.6 THP 165 (KF5GZT) (121 kW / 165 CV) | 5 II (2015–2018) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 72,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ds/ds-5-kf/16-thp-165-kf5gzt-121-kw-165cv |
| 1.6 THP 210 (155 kW / 210 CV) | 5 II (2015–2018) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ds/ds-5-kf/16-thp-210-155-kw-210cv |
| 2.0 BlueHDi 135 (100 kW / 136 CV) | 5 II (2015–2018) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 72,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ds/ds-5-kf/20-bluehdi-135-100-kw-136cv |
| 2.0 BlueHDi 150 (110 kW / 150 CV) | 5 II (2015–2018) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ds/ds-5-kf/20-bluehdi-150-110-kw-150cv |
| 2.0 BlueHDi 180 (133 kW / 180 CV) | 5 II (2015–2018) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ds/ds-5-kf/20-bluehdi-180-133-kw-180cv |
| 2.0 Hybrid4 4x4 (120 kW / 163 CV) | 5 II (2015–2018) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ds/ds-5-kf/20-hybrid4-4x4-120-kw-163cv |
| Hybrid4 (147 kW / 200 CV) | 5 II (2015–2018) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ds/ds-5-kf/hybrid4-147-kw-200cv |
| 1.6 THP 160 (120 kW / 163 CV) | 5 Ls (2014–2025) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 72,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ds/ds-5-ls/16-thp-160-120-kw-163cv |
| 1.6 THP 160 (123 kW / 167 CV) | 5 Ls (2014–2025) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ds/ds-5-ls/16-thp-160-123-kw-167cv |
| 1.6 THP 200 (147 kW / 200 CV) | 5 Ls (2014–2025) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 72,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ds/ds-5-ls/16-thp-200-147-kw-200cv |
| 1.8 THP 200 (150 kW / 204 CV) | 5 Ls (2014–2025) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ds/ds-5-ls/18-thp-200-150-kw-204cv |
| 1.8 VTi 140 (102 kW / 139 CV) | 5 Ls (2014–2025) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ds/ds-5-ls/18-vti-140-102-kw-139cv |
| 1.6 THP 160 (120 kW / 163 CV) | 5 I (2013–2025) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ds/ds-5/16-thp-160-120-kw-163cv |
| 1.6 THP 160 (123 kW / 167 CV) | 5 I (2013–2025) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ds/ds-5/16-thp-160-123-kw-167cv |
| 1.6 THP 200 (147 kW / 200 CV) | 5 I (2013–2025) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 72,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ds/ds-5/16-thp-200-147-kw-200cv |
| 1.8 THP 200 (150 kW / 204 CV) | 5 I (2013–2025) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ds/ds-5/18-thp-200-150-kw-204cv |

## DS DS-5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ds 5 II | 2015–2018 | berlina | 18 | /gb/car-batteries/ds/ds-5-kf |
| Ds 5 Ls | 2014–2025 | berlina | 11 | /gb/car-batteries/ds/ds-5-ls |
| Ds 5 I | 2013–2025 | berlina | 7 | /gb/car-batteries/ds/ds-5 |

## Best-selling batteries for the DS DS-5

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car battery Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 12V 74Ah 680A | 12 | 74 | 680 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 72,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e11-12v-74ah-680a |
| Car battery Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 12V 77Ah 780A | 12 | 77 | 780 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 83,95 | ✓ | 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 |
| Car battery Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 12V 60Ah 540A | 12 | 60 | 540 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 64,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d24-12v-60ah-540a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta N70 Dynamic EFB 12V 70Ah 760A EFB | 12 | 70 | 760 | EFB | 124,98 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-n70-efb-12v-70ah-760a |
| Car battery Varta D15 Dynamic SLI 12V 63Ah 610A | 12 | 63 | 610 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 81,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d15-12v-63ah-610a |

## How to know which battery your DS DS-5 takes

The real shortcut is your registration number. It settles generation, engine and factory battery in seconds — exactly where most people get it wrong when buying.

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 DS-5 needs

The later DS-5 generations run Start-Stop, which puts the battery through hundreds of micro-cycles a day. These cars require EFB (basic Start-Stop) or AGM (Start-Stop with regenerative braking): fitting a conventional battery instead cuts service life to a few months and the ECU may disable the function. Rule of thumb: never downgrade from the technology fitted at the factory.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which battery does a DS DS-5 take?
It depends on the engine. DS DS-5 owners mostly buy Exide EL700 70Ah (84.60 €), Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah (72.95 €) and Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah (83.95 €) 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.

### How much does a DS DS-5 battery cost?
Between 64.95 € and 124.98 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (lead-acid, EFB, 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 DS-5 is?
By the registration year: Ds 5 II (2015-2018); Ds 5 Ls (2014-2025); Ds 5 I (2013-2025). 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.

### How do I know the battery in my DS DS-5 is worn out?
Typical signs: sluggish cranking in the cold, headlights dimming on start-up, a battery warning on the dash or electronics resetting. A workshop can check resting voltage (below 12.4 V means discharged) and cranking capacity in a minute.

### How long does a DS DS-5 battery last?
Four to six years in normal use. Start-Stop batteries (AGM/EFB) tend to last a little less in city driving because of the number of restarts, but they are built for that cycling. If the car sits for weeks or cranks slowly in the cold, have it tested.

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Updated: 2026-11-13 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ds/ds-5