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Mercedes-Benz GL-Class battery: what each engine takes, with prices

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Which battery does a Mercedes-Benz take?

Based on 466 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 466 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 3 batteries that fit the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class across its 2 generations (2006-2015), from 13 to 100 Ah, with cold cranking between 200 and 850 A and prices starting at 70.20 € including VAT.

  • 📅 2006–2015
  • 🚗 2 generations
  • 🔋 3 compatible batteries
  • from 70.20 €

Frequently asked questions

It depends on the engine. Mercedes-Benz GL-Class owners mostly buy Varta A5 95Ah (179.99 €), Varta H3 100Ah (109.90 €) and Varta AUX14 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.
Between 70.20 € and 179.99 €, 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.
By the registration year: Gl-Class II (2012-2015); Gl-Class I (2006-2012). 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.

Which battery does a Mercedes-Benz GL-Class take?

It depends on the engine. Mercedes-Benz GL-Class owners mostly buy Varta A5 95Ah (179.99 €), Varta H3 100Ah (109.90 €) and Varta AUX14 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.

Source: 3 orders from customers with a Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (our own data). · Updated

Recommended battery for each Mercedes-Benz GL-Class engine

EngineGenerationRecommended batteryPrice
batteryMercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 350 CDI / BlueTec 4-matic 258 CV Gl-Class II (2012–2015) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 420 CDI 4-matic 306 CV Gl-Class I (2006–2012) Varta H3 100Ah €109.90 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 500 4-matic 388 CV Gl-Class I (2006–2012) Varta H3 100Ah €109.90 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 350 CDI / BlueTEC 4-matic 249 CV Gl-Class II (2012–2015) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 400 4-matic 333 CV Gl-Class II (2012–2015) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 500 4-matic 422 CV Gl-Class II (2012–2015) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 500 4-matic 408 CV Gl-Class II (2012–2015) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 500 4-matic 435 CV Gl-Class II (2012–2015) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 63 AMG 4-matic 544 CV Gl-Class II (2012–2015) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 63 AMG 4-matic 558 CV Gl-Class II (2012–2015) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 320 CDI / 350 BlueTEC 4-matic 211 CV Gl-Class I (2006–2012) Varta H3 100Ah €109.90 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 320 CDI 4-matic 224 CV Gl-Class I (2006–2012) Varta H3 100Ah €109.90 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 350 CDI 4-matic 224 CV Gl-Class I (2006–2012) Varta H3 100Ah €109.90 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 350 CDI 4-matic 265 CV Gl-Class I (2006–2012) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 450 4-matic 340 CV Gl-Class I (2006–2012) Varta H3 100Ah €109.90 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 450 CDI 4-matic 306 CV Gl-Class I (2006–2012) Varta H3 100Ah €109.90 incl. VAT View battery →

Best-selling batteries for the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class · Updated 29/10/2026

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How to know which battery your Mercedes-Benz GL-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.

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 GL-Class needs

The later GL-Class 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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