# MERCEDES-BENZ Gls batteries

> Looking for a battery for your MERCEDES-BENZ Gls? Here are the 3 that fit its 2 generations (2015-2025): 13 to 95 Ah, 200 to 850 A cold cranking, from 70.20 € inc. VAT.

## MERCEDES-BENZ Gls generations

Each generation takes a different battery. If you are torn between two, check the body style or use the number plate lookup.

| Generation | Years | Body | Batteries | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gls II | 2019–2025 | berlina | 7 | /gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/gls-x167 |
| Gls I | 2015–2019 | berlina | 10 | /gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/gls-x166 |

## Best-selling batteries for the MERCEDES-BENZ Gls

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start-Stop battery Varta A6 12V 80Ah 800A AGM | 12 | 80 | 800 | AGM | 147,30 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a6-agm-12v-80ah-800a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A5 12V 95Ah 850A AGM | 12 | 95 | 850 | AGM | 170,60 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a5-agm-12v-95ah-850a |
| Car battery Varta AUX14 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 Gls 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 Gls needs

Start-Stop on the modern Gls 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 Gls take?
It depends on the generation and engine: there are 3 compatible batteries in total, from 13 to 95 Ah and 200 to 850 A of cold cranking. The best sellers for this model are Start-Stop battery Varta A6 12V 80Ah 800A AGM, Start-Stop battery Varta A5 12V 95Ah 850A AGM, Car battery Varta AUX14 12V 13Ah 200A. With your plate we tell you the exact one in seconds.

### How much does a MERCEDES-BENZ Gls battery cost?
Between 70.20 € and 170.60 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (AGM). 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 Gls is?
By the registration year: Gls II (2019-2025); Gls I (2015-2019). 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 Gls 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: 2026-09-02 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/mercedes-benz/gls
