# MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class batteries

> The MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class has run through 5 generations between 1997 and 2025, and we cover every one of them with 11 compatible batteries: 13 to 80 Ah, 200 to 800 A of cold cranking, from 53.70 € with VAT.

## MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-Class IV | 2018–2025 | berlina | 39 | /gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/a-class-w177 |
| A-Class Saloon | 2018–2025 | berlina | 32 | /gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/a-class-saloon-v177 |
| A-Class III | 2012–2018 | berlina | 48 | /gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/a-class-w176 |
| A-Class II | 2004–2012 | berlina | 36 | /gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/a-class-w169 |
| A-Class I | 1997–2005 | berlina | 20 | /gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/a-class-w168 |

## Best-selling batteries for the MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car battery Varta E11 12V 74Ah 680A | 12 | 74 | 680 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 68,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e11-12v-74ah-680a |
| Car battery Varta E44 12V 77Ah 780A | 12 | 77 | 780 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 78,70 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e44-12v-77ah-780a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A7 12V 70Ah 760A AGM | 12 | 70 | 760 | AGM | 118,15 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a7-agm-12v-70ah-760a |
| Car battery Varta D24 12V 60Ah 540A | 12 | 60 | 540 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 59,10 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d24-12v-60ah-540a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A6 12V 80Ah 800A AGM | 12 | 80 | 800 | AGM | 146,65 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a6-agm-12v-80ah-800a |
| Car battery Varta D15 12V 63Ah 610A | 12 | 63 | 610 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 70,19 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d15-12v-63ah-610a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A8 12V 60Ah 680A AGM | 12 | 60 | 680 | AGM | 106,70 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a8-agm-12v-60ah-680a |
| Car battery Varta C22 12V 52Ah 470A | 12 | 52 | 470 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 53,70 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-c22-12v-52ah-470a |
| Car battery Varta C30 12V 54Ah 530A | 12 | 54 | 530 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 60,70 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-c30-12v-54ah-530a |
| Car battery Varta AUX14 12V 13Ah 200A | 12 | 13 | 200 | AGM | 69,54 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-aux14-12v-13ah-200a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta N50 12V 50Ah 550A EFB | 12 | 50 | 550 | EFB | 85,15 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-n50-12v-50ah-550a |

## How to know which battery your MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class 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.

You can also work it out yourself: find the registration date in the vehicle documents and locate it in the table. If the year overlaps two generations, the body style — hatch, estate or coupé — tells them apart.

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 A-Class needs

Start-Stop on the modern A-Class changes the rules: the battery takes hundreds of micro-cycles daily. The correct answer is EFB for basic systems and AGM where braking energy is recovered. Dropping to a conventional battery is the most expensive mistake you can make here.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which battery does a MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class take?
It depends on the generation and engine: there are 11 compatible batteries in total, from 13 to 80 Ah and 200 to 800 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.

### How much does a MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class battery cost?
Between 53.70 € and 146.65 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (lead-acid, AGM, EFB). 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 A-Class is?
By the registration year: A-Class IV (2018-2025); A-Class Saloon (2018-2025); A-Class III (2012-2018); A-Class II (2004-2012); A-Class I (1997-2005). 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 battery with more amps?
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.

### How long does a MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class battery last?
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.

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Updated: 2026-08-09 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/a-class