Mercedes-Benz 124 battery: what each engine takes, with prices
Car BatteriesWhich battery does a Mercedes-Benz take?
Based on 528 orders from Mercedes-Benz owners, the best-selling batteries are battery Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 12V 80Ah 800A AGM, battery Varta A5 Dynamic AGM 12V 95Ah 850A AGM and Car battery Varta AUX14 Dynamic AUX 12V 13Ah 200A. Capacity ranges from 1 to 105 Ah depending on model and engine: confirm it by choosing your model.
Which battery each Mercedes-Benz takes
For guidance: the exact battery depends on engine and year. Confirm it by choosing your version. Data from 528 real orders from Mercedes-Benz owners.
What Mercedes-Benz owners buy
- battery Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 12V 80Ah 800A AGM 116 orders · C-Class, A-Class 160.45 € View battery
- battery Varta A5 Dynamic AGM 12V 95Ah 850A AGM 65 orders · E-Class, S-Class 192.59 € View battery
- Car battery Varta AUX14 Dynamic AUX 12V 13Ah 200A 63 orders · E-Class, A-Class 70.20 € View battery
- Car battery Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 12V 77Ah 780A 45 orders · C-Class, SLK 85.40 € View battery
Reviews from Mercedes-Benz owners
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★★★★★
«Todo perfecto, hasta ahora funciona perfecto»
Ottenwalder W. · Mercedes-Benz C-Class · Varta A6 12V 80Ah 800A AGM -
★★★★★
«De momento va bien evidentemente (lleva un mes conmigo). No vivo en clima con demasiado frío (nunca cero grados) en la costa de Galicia. por eso el arranque en frío no puedo valorarlo al 100%. El montaje fue sencillo (me costó más quitar la»
José P. · Mercedes-Benz M-Class · Exide EA1000 12V 100Ah 900A -
★★★★★
«Instalada en un Mercedes GLA 200d del 2017. 30.000 km/año aproximadamente. Encaja perfectamente en el alojamiento. De momento, todo bien y el Start/Stop funciona sin incidencias.»
Pedro P. · Mercedes-Benz Gla-Class · Varta A6 12V 80Ah 800A AGM
We stock 8 batteries that fit the Mercedes-Benz 124 across its 4 generations (1990-1993), from 60 to 100 Ah, with cold cranking between 540 and 850 A and prices starting at 64.95 € including VAT.
- 📅 1990–1993
- 🚗 4 generations
- 🔋 8 compatible batteries
- from 64.95 €
Frequently asked questions
- It depends on the engine. Mercedes-Benz 124 owners mostly buy Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah (85.40 €), Varta B18 Dynamic SLI 44Ah (57.90 €) and Exide EB950 Excell 95Ah (82.80 €) 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 192.59 €, 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: 124 Convertible (1991-1993); 124 Saloon (1990-1993); 124 T-Model (1990-1993); 124 Coupe (1990-1993). 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.
- 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.
- 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 Mercedes-Benz 124: the alternator charges it just the same and you gain margin in winter. Never go below the original values.
