# Mercedes-Benz CLS battery: what each engine takes, with prices

> Looking for a battery for your Mercedes-Benz CLS? Here are the 6 that fit its 4 generations (2004-2025): 13 to 100 Ah, 200 to 850 A cold cranking, from 70.20 € inc. VAT.

## Which battery does a Mercedes-Benz CLS take?

It depends on the engine. Mercedes-Benz CLS owners mostly buy Varta A5 Dynamic AGM 95Ah (192.59 €), Tudor TA1000 High Tech 100Ah (100.80 €) and Varta AUX14 Dynamic AUX 13Ah (70.20 €) 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 Mercedes-Benz CLS engine

| Engine | Generation | Recommended battery | Price | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLS 320 CDI (219.322) (165 kW / 224 CV) | Cls I (2004–2011) | Varta H3 Dynamic SLI 100Ah | 109,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-c219/cls-320-cdi-219322-165-kw-224cv |
| CLS 350 (219.356) (200 kW / 272 CV) | Cls I (2004–2011) | Varta H3 Dynamic SLI 100Ah | 109,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-c219/cls-350-219356-200-kw-272cv |
| CLS 350 (219.357) (215 kW / 292 CV) | Cls I (2004–2011) | Varta H3 Dynamic SLI 100Ah | 109,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-c219/cls-350-219357-215-kw-292cv |
| CLS 500 (219.375) (225 kW / 306 CV) | Cls I (2004–2011) | Varta H3 Dynamic SLI 100Ah | 109,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-c219/cls-500-219375-225-kw-306cv |
| CLS 350 CDI / d (218.923) (195 kW / 265 CV) | Cls Shooting Brake (2012–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-shooting-brake-x218/cls-350-cdi-d-218923-195-kw-265cv |
| CLS 350 CDI / d (218.323) (195 kW / 265 CV) | Cls II (2011–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-c218/cls-350-cdi-d-218323-195-kw-265cv |
| AMG CLS 53 EQ Boost 4-matic+ (257.361) (320 kW / 435 CV) | Cls III (2017–2025) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-c257/amg-cls-53-eq-boost-4-matic-257361-320-kw-435cv |
| CLS 220 d (257.314) (143 kW / 194 CV) | Cls III (2017–2025) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-c257/cls-220-d-257314-143-kw-194cv |
| CLS 300 d (257.318) (180 kW / 245 CV) | Cls III (2017–2025) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-c257/cls-300-d-257318-180-kw-245cv |
| CLS 350 EQ Boost (257.350) (220 kW / 299 CV) | Cls III (2017–2025) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-c257/cls-350-eq-boost-257350-220-kw-299cv |
| CLS 350 EQ Boost 4-matic (257.351) (220 kW / 299 CV) | Cls III (2017–2025) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-c257/cls-350-eq-boost-4-matic-257351-220-kw-299cv |
| CLS 350 d (257.320) (210 kW / 286 CV) | Cls III (2017–2025) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-c257/cls-350-d-257320-210-kw-286cv |
| CLS 350 d 4-matic (257.321) (183 kW / 249 CV) | Cls III (2017–2025) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-c257/cls-350-d-4-matic-257321-183-kw-249cv |
| CLS 350 d 4-matic (257.321) (210 kW / 286 CV) | Cls III (2017–2025) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-c257/cls-350-d-4-matic-257321-210-kw-286cv |
| CLS 400 d 4-matic (257.323) (250 kW / 340 CV) | Cls III (2017–2025) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-c257/cls-400-d-4-matic-257323-250-kw-340cv |
| CLS 450 EQ Boost 4-matic (257.359) (270 kW / 367 CV) | Cls III (2017–2025) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-c257/cls-450-eq-boost-4-matic-257359-270-kw-367cv |
| CLS 220 BlueTEC / d (218.901) (120 kW / 163 CV) | Cls Shooting Brake (2012–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-shooting-brake-x218/cls-220-bluetec-d-218901-120-kw-163cv |
| CLS 220 BlueTEC / d (218.901) (125 kW / 170 CV) | Cls Shooting Brake (2012–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-shooting-brake-x218/cls-220-bluetec-d-218901-125-kw-170cv |
| CLS 220 BlueTEC / d (218.901) (130 kW / 177 CV) | Cls Shooting Brake (2012–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-shooting-brake-x218/cls-220-bluetec-d-218901-130-kw-177cv |
| CLS 250 BlueTEC / d 4-matic (218.997) (150 kW / 204 CV) | Cls Shooting Brake (2012–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-shooting-brake-x218/cls-250-bluetec-d-4-matic-218997-150-kw-204cv |
| CLS 250 CDI / BlueTEC / d (218.903, 218.904) (150 kW / 204 CV) | Cls Shooting Brake (2012–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-shooting-brake-x218/cls-250-cdi-bluetec-d-218903-218904-150-kw-204cv |
| CLS 350 (218.959) (225 kW / 306 CV) | Cls Shooting Brake (2012–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-shooting-brake-x218/cls-350-218959-225-kw-306cv |
| CLS 350 BlueTEC / d (218.926) (185 kW / 252 CV) | Cls Shooting Brake (2012–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-shooting-brake-x218/cls-350-bluetec-d-218926-185-kw-252cv |
| CLS 350 BlueTEC / d (218.926) (190 kW / 258 CV) | Cls Shooting Brake (2012–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-shooting-brake-x218/cls-350-bluetec-d-218926-190-kw-258cv |
| CLS 350 BlueTEC / d 4-matic (218.994) (185 kW / 252 CV) | Cls Shooting Brake (2012–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-shooting-brake-x218/cls-350-bluetec-d-4-matic-218994-185-kw-252cv |
| CLS 350 CDI / d 4-matic (218.993) (195 kW / 265 CV) | Cls Shooting Brake (2012–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-shooting-brake-x218/cls-350-cdi-d-4-matic-218993-195-kw-265cv |
| CLS 350 d 4-matic (218.994) (190 kW / 258 CV) | Cls Shooting Brake (2012–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-shooting-brake-x218/cls-350-d-4-matic-218994-190-kw-258cv |
| CLS 400 (218.961) (245 kW / 333 CV) | Cls Shooting Brake (2012–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-shooting-brake-x218/cls-400-218961-245-kw-333cv |
| CLS 400 (218.965) (245 kW / 333 CV) | Cls Shooting Brake (2012–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-shooting-brake-x218/cls-400-218965-245-kw-333cv |
| CLS 400 4-matic (218.967) (245 kW / 333 CV) | Cls Shooting Brake (2012–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-shooting-brake-x218/cls-400-4-matic-218967-245-kw-333cv |
| CLS 400 4-matic (218.968) (245 kW / 333 CV) | Cls Shooting Brake (2012–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-shooting-brake-x218/cls-400-4-matic-218968-245-kw-333cv |
| CLS 500 (218.973) (300 kW / 408 CV) | Cls Shooting Brake (2012–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-shooting-brake-x218/cls-500-218973-300-kw-408cv |
| CLS 500 4-matic (218.991) (300 kW / 408 CV) | Cls Shooting Brake (2012–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-shooting-brake-x218/cls-500-4-matic-218991-300-kw-408cv |
| CLS 63 AMG (218.974) (386 kW / 525 CV) | Cls Shooting Brake (2012–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-shooting-brake-x218/cls-63-amg-218974-386-kw-525cv |
| CLS 63 AMG (218.974) (410 kW / 558 CV) | Cls Shooting Brake (2012–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-shooting-brake-x218/cls-63-amg-218974-410-kw-558cv |
| CLS 63 AMG (218.975) (430 kW / 585 CV) | Cls Shooting Brake (2012–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-shooting-brake-x218/cls-63-amg-218975-430-kw-585cv |
| CLS 63 AMG 4-matic (218.976) (430 kW / 585 CV) | Cls Shooting Brake (2012–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-shooting-brake-x218/cls-63-amg-4-matic-218976-430-kw-585cv |
| CLS 63 AMG 4-matic (218.992) (410 kW / 558 CV) | Cls Shooting Brake (2012–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-shooting-brake-x218/cls-63-amg-4-matic-218992-410-kw-558cv |
| CLS 220 BlueTEC / d (218.301) (120 kW / 163 CV) | Cls II (2011–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-c218/cls-220-bluetec-d-218301-120-kw-163cv |
| CLS 220 BlueTEC / d (218.301) (125 kW / 170 CV) | Cls II (2011–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-c218/cls-220-bluetec-d-218301-125-kw-170cv |
| CLS 220 BlueTEC / d (218.301) (130 kW / 177 CV) | Cls II (2011–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-c218/cls-220-bluetec-d-218301-130-kw-177cv |
| CLS 250 BlueTEC / d 4-matic (218.397) (150 kW / 204 CV) | Cls II (2011–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-c218/cls-250-bluetec-d-4-matic-218397-150-kw-204cv |
| CLS 250 CDI / BlueTEC / d (218.303, 218.304) (150 kW / 204 CV) | Cls II (2011–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-c218/cls-250-cdi-bluetec-d-218303-218304-150-kw-204cv |
| CLS 350 (218.359) (225 kW / 306 CV) | Cls II (2011–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-c218/cls-350-218359-225-kw-306cv |
| CLS 350 BlueTEC / d (218.326) (185 kW / 252 CV) | Cls II (2011–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-c218/cls-350-bluetec-d-218326-185-kw-252cv |
| CLS 350 BlueTEC / d (218.326) (190 kW / 258 CV) | Cls II (2011–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-c218/cls-350-bluetec-d-218326-190-kw-258cv |
| CLS 350 BlueTEC / d 4-matic (218.394) (185 kW / 252 CV) | Cls II (2011–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-c218/cls-350-bluetec-d-4-matic-218394-185-kw-252cv |
| CLS 350 CDI / d 4-matic (218.393) (195 kW / 265 CV) | Cls II (2011–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-c218/cls-350-cdi-d-4-matic-218393-195-kw-265cv |
| CLS 350 d 4-matic (218.394) (190 kW / 258 CV) | Cls II (2011–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-c218/cls-350-d-4-matic-218394-190-kw-258cv |
| CLS 400 (218.361) (245 kW / 333 CV) | Cls II (2011–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-c218/cls-400-218361-245-kw-333cv |
| CLS 400 (218.365) (245 kW / 333 CV) | Cls II (2011–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-c218/cls-400-218365-245-kw-333cv |
| CLS 400 4-matic (218.367) (245 kW / 333 CV) | Cls II (2011–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-c218/cls-400-4-matic-218367-245-kw-333cv |
| CLS 400 4-matic (218.368) (245 kW / 333 CV) | Cls II (2011–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-c218/cls-400-4-matic-218368-245-kw-333cv |
| CLS 500 (218.373) (300 kW / 408 CV) | Cls II (2011–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-c218/cls-500-218373-300-kw-408cv |
| CLS 500 4-matic (218.391) (300 kW / 408 CV) | Cls II (2011–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-c218/cls-500-4-matic-218391-300-kw-408cv |
| CLS 63 AMG (218.374) (386 kW / 525 CV) | Cls II (2011–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-c218/cls-63-amg-218374-386-kw-525cv |
| CLS 63 AMG (218.374) (410 kW / 558 CV) | Cls II (2011–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-c218/cls-63-amg-218374-410-kw-558cv |
| CLS 63 AMG (218.375) (430 kW / 585 CV) | Cls II (2011–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-c218/cls-63-amg-218375-430-kw-585cv |
| CLS 63 AMG 4-matic (218.376) (430 kW / 585 CV) | Cls II (2011–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-c218/cls-63-amg-4-matic-218376-430-kw-585cv |
| CLS 63 AMG 4-matic (218.392) (410 kW / 558 CV) | Cls II (2011–2017) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-c218/cls-63-amg-4-matic-218392-410-kw-558cv |

## Mercedes-Benz CLS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cls III | 2017–2025 | berlina | 20 | /gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-c257 |
| Cls Shooting Brake | 2012–2017 | berlina | 69 | /gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-shooting-brake-x218 |
| Cls II | 2011–2017 | berlina | 69 | /gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-c218 |
| Cls I | 2004–2011 | berlina | 37 | /gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls-c219 |

## Best-selling batteries for the Mercedes-Benz CLS

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start-Stop battery Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 12V 70Ah 760A AGM | 12 | 70 | 760 | AGM | 134,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a7-agm-12v-70ah-760a |
| Car battery Varta H3 Dynamic SLI 12V 100Ah 830A | 12 | 100 | 830 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 109,90 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-h3-12v-100ah-830a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 12V 80Ah 800A AGM | 12 | 80 | 800 | AGM | 160,45 | — | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a6-agm-12v-80ah-800a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A5 Dynamic AGM 12V 95Ah 850A AGM | 12 | 95 | 850 | AGM | 192,59 | — | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a5-agm-12v-95ah-850a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A8 Dynamic AGM 12V 60Ah 680A AGM | 12 | 60 | 680 | AGM | 107,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a8-agm-12v-60ah-680a |
| Car battery Varta AUX14 Dynamic AUX 12V 13Ah 200A | 12 | 13 | 200 | AGM | 70,20 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-aux14-12v-13ah-200a |

## How to know which battery your Mercedes-Benz CLS 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.

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.

Before ordering, inspect your existing battery: its label lists the Ah and the starting amps. The replacement must match or beat both — never fall short — and share the same size and positive terminal side.

## Start-Stop: which battery your CLS needs

The later CLS 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 Mercedes-Benz CLS take?
It depends on the engine. Mercedes-Benz CLS owners mostly buy Varta A5 Dynamic AGM 95Ah (192.59 €), Tudor TA1000 High Tech 100Ah (100.80 €) and Varta AUX14 Dynamic AUX 13Ah (70.20 €) 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 Mercedes-Benz CLS battery cost?
Between 70.20 € and 192.59 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (AGM, lead-acid). 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 CLS is?
By the registration year: Cls III (2017-2025); Cls Shooting Brake (2012-2017); Cls II (2011-2017); Cls I (2004-2011). 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 Mercedes-Benz CLS 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 Mercedes-Benz CLS 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: 2026-11-08 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/cls