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Mercedes-Benz 124 batteries

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Which battery does a Mercedes-Benz take?

Based on 435 orders from Mercedes-Benz owners, the best-selling batteries are battery Varta A6 12V 80Ah 800A AGM, battery Varta A5 12V 95Ah 850A AGM and Car battery Varta AUX14 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 435 real orders from Mercedes-Benz owners.

What Mercedes-Benz owners buy

Reviews from Mercedes-Benz owners

  • ★★★★★

    «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
  • ★★★★★

    «Selected from UK…delivered to Spain Garage fitted all within 48hrs And very competitive price»

    Colin W. · Mercedes-Benz Clk Convertible · Car battery Varta E44 12V 77Ah 780A
  • ★★★★★

    «Buenos precios envios super rapido es la segunda vez que compro aqui y en las dos ocasiones 10 de 10. Lo recomiendo sinnduda.»

    Jesus G. · Mercedes-Benz A-Class · Varta A7 12V 70Ah 760A 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 generation and engine: there are 8 compatible batteries in total, from 60 to 100 Ah and 540 to 850 A of cold cranking. The best sellers for this model are Car battery Varta E11 12V 74Ah 680A, Car battery Varta E44 12V 77Ah 780A, Start-Stop battery Varta A7 12V 70Ah 760A AGM. With your plate we tell you the exact one in seconds.
Between 64.95 € and 179.99 €, 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.
Yes, as long as the dimensions fit the tray and the terminal layout matches. More capacity (Ah) and more cold cranking (A) do not harm the vehicle: the alternator charges it the same and you gain margin in winter. What you must never do is go below the original figures.
Between 4 and 6 years in normal use. Start-Stop batteries (AGM/EFB) tend to last slightly less in city driving because of the number of starts, but they are designed for that cycling. If the car sits unused for weeks or you notice slow cranking in the cold, get it checked.

Best-selling batteries for the Mercedes-Benz 124 · Updated 22/10/2026

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How to know which battery your Mercedes-Benz 124 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.

One last check: the label on the fitted battery gives you the reference capacity and cold cranking. Match or improve those numbers, and make sure the case size and polarity suit your battery tray.

Start-Stop: which battery your 124 needs

The later 124 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.

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