Mercedes-Benz M-Class battery: what each engine takes, with prices
Car BatteriesWhich battery does a Mercedes-Benz take?
Based on 467 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
| Model | Engine | Best seller | Alternative | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-Class | Petrol / diesel | battery Varta A6 12V 80Ah 800A AGM | Car battery Varta E44 12V 77Ah 780A | 85.40 € |
| E-Class | Petrol / diesel | battery Varta A5 12V 95Ah 850A AGM | Car battery Varta AUX14 12V 13Ah 200A | 70.20 € |
| E-Class | Hybrid | battery Varta A5 12V 95Ah 850A AGM | Car battery Varta AUX14 12V 13Ah 200A | 70.20 € |
| A-Class | Petrol / diesel | battery Varta A6 12V 80Ah 800A AGM | Car battery Varta AUX14 12V 13Ah 200A | 70.20 € |
| SLK | Petrol / diesel | Car battery Varta E44 12V 77Ah 780A | Car battery Exide EA770 12V 77Ah 760A | 65.30 € |
| CLA | Petrol / diesel | battery Varta A6 12V 80Ah 800A AGM | Car battery Varta AUX14 12V 13Ah 200A | 70.20 € |
| B-Class | Petrol / diesel | Car battery Varta AUX14 12V 13Ah 200A | battery Varta A6 12V 80Ah 800A AGM | 70.20 € |
| S-Class | Petrol / diesel | battery Varta A5 12V 95Ah 850A AGM | Car battery Varta H3 12V 100Ah 830A | 109.90 € |
For guidance: the exact battery depends on engine and year. Confirm it by choosing your version. Data from 467 real orders from Mercedes-Benz owners.
What Mercedes-Benz owners buy
- battery Varta A6 12V 80Ah 800A AGM 101 orders · C-Class, A-Class 149.95 € View battery
- battery Varta A5 12V 95Ah 850A AGM 64 orders · E-Class, S-Class 179.99 € View battery
- Car battery Varta AUX14 12V 13Ah 200A 58 orders · E-Class, A-Class 70.20 € View battery
- Car battery Varta E44 12V 77Ah 780A 41 orders · SLK, C-Class 85.40 € View battery
Reviews from Mercedes-Benz owners
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★★★★★
«De momento va bien evidentemente (lleva un mes conmigo). No vivo en clima con demasiado frío (nunca cero grados) en la costa de Galicia. por eso el arranque en frío no puedo valorarlo al 100%. El montaje fue sencillo (me costó más quitar la»
José P. · Mercedes-Benz M-Class · Exide EA1000 12V 100Ah 900A -
★★★★★
«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
The Mercedes-Benz M-Class has run through 3 generations between 1998 and 2015, and we cover every one of them with 4 compatible batteries: 13 to 100 Ah, 200 to 850 A of cold cranking, from 70.20 € with VAT.
- 📅 1998–2015
- 🚗 3 generations
- 🔋 4 compatible batteries
- from 70.20 €
Frequently asked questions
- It depends on the engine. Mercedes-Benz M-Class owners mostly buy Exide EA1000 100Ah (85.20 €), Varta H3 100Ah (109.90 €) and Tudor TA1000 100Ah (100.80 €) 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: M-Class III (2011-2015); M-Class II (2005-2012); M-Class I (1998-2005). 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.
- 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.
