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

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Which battery does a Mercedes-Benz take?

Based on 460 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 460 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

For the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (11 generations, 1990-2020) we carry 11 matching batteries, rated between 13 and 105 Ah with 200 to 950 A cold cranking. Prices open at 70.20 €, VAT included.

  • 📅 1990–2020
  • 🚗 11 generations
  • 🔋 11 compatible batteries
  • from 70.20 €

Frequently asked questions

It depends on the engine. Mercedes-Benz S-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 189.30 €, 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: S-Class Convertible (2015-2020); S-Class Coupe V (2014-2020); S-Class V (2013-2020); S-Class Coupe IV (2006-2013); S-Class IV (2005-2013); S-Class Coupe III (1999-2006). 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 S-Class take?

It depends on the engine. Mercedes-Benz S-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: 18 orders from customers with a Mercedes-Benz S-Class (our own data). · Updated

Recommended battery for each Mercedes-Benz S-Class engine

EngineGenerationRecommended batteryPrice
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 320 224 CV S-Class III (1998–2005) Varta H3 100Ah €109.90 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 350 BlueTec 258 CV S-Class IV (2005–2013) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 Maybach 4-matic 455 CV S-Class V (2013–2020) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 320 CDI 235 CV S-Class IV (2005–2013) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 320 CDI 197 CV S-Class III (1998–2005) Varta H3 100Ah €109.90 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 350 BlueTEC / d 258 CV S-Class V (2013–2020) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 400 333 CV S-Class V (2013–2020) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 400 Hybrid 279 CV S-Class IV (2005–2013) Varta A6 80Ah €149.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class CL 600 367 CV S-Class Coupe III (1999–2006) Varta H3 100Ah €109.90 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 4-matic 306 CV S-Class III (1998–2005) Varta H3 100Ah €109.90 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 500, S 500 L 306 CV S-Class III (1998–2005) Varta H3 100Ah €109.90 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S 63 585 CV S-Class Convertible (2015–2020) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S 63 4-matic 585 CV S-Class Convertible (2015–2020) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S 65 630 CV S-Class Convertible (2015–2020) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 456 CV S-Class Convertible (2015–2020) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 400 4-matic 367 CV S-Class Coupe V (2014–2020) Varta A4 105Ah €189.30 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 450 4-matic 367 CV S-Class Coupe V (2014–2020) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 455 CV S-Class Coupe V (2014–2020) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 4-matic 455 CV S-Class Coupe V (2014–2020) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 560 4-matic 469 CV S-Class Coupe V (2014–2020) Varta A4 105Ah €189.30 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 63 AMG 585 CV S-Class Coupe V (2014–2020) Varta AUX14 13Ah €70.20 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 63 AMG 612 CV S-Class Coupe V (2014–2020) Varta AUX14 13Ah €70.20 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 63 AMG 4-matic 585 CV S-Class Coupe V (2014–2020) Varta AUX14 13Ah €70.20 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 65 AMG 630 CV S-Class Coupe V (2014–2020) Varta AUX14 13Ah €70.20 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S 63 4-matic+ 612 CV S-Class V (2013–2020) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 300 BlueTEC Hybrid / h 204 CV S-Class V (2013–2020) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 300 BlueTEC Hybrid / h 231 CV S-Class V (2013–2020) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 320 272 CV S-Class V (2013–2020) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 350 BlueTEC / d 4-matic 258 CV S-Class V (2013–2020) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 350 BlueTEC 4-matic 252 CV S-Class V (2013–2020) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 350 d 286 CV S-Class V (2013–2020) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 350 d 4-matic 286 CV S-Class V (2013–2020) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 350 d 4-matic 249 CV S-Class V (2013–2020) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 400 4-matic 333 CV S-Class V (2013–2020) Varta A6 80Ah €149.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 400 Hybrid / h 306 CV S-Class V (2013–2020) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 400 d 340 CV S-Class V (2013–2020) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 400 d 4-matic 340 CV S-Class V (2013–2020) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 450 367 CV S-Class V (2013–2020) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 450 4-matic 367 CV S-Class V (2013–2020) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 450 EQ Boost 367 CV S-Class V (2013–2020) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 450 EQ Boost 4-matic 367 CV S-Class V (2013–2020) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 450 Maybach 4-matic 367 CV S-Class V (2013–2020) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 435 CV S-Class V (2013–2020) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 455 CV S-Class V (2013–2020) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 4-matic 455 CV S-Class V (2013–2020) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 4-matic 435 CV S-Class V (2013–2020) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 EQ Boost 435 CV S-Class V (2013–2020) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 Hybrid / e 442 CV S-Class V (2013–2020) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 Maybach 455 CV S-Class V (2013–2020) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 560 469 CV S-Class V (2013–2020) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 560 4-matic 469 CV S-Class V (2013–2020) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 560 Maybach 469 CV S-Class V (2013–2020) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 560 Maybach 4-matic 469 CV S-Class V (2013–2020) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 560 e 367 CV S-Class V (2013–2020) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 560 e 476 CV S-Class V (2013–2020) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 600 530 CV S-Class V (2013–2020) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 600 Maybach 530 CV S-Class V (2013–2020) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 63 AMG 585 CV S-Class V (2013–2020) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 63 AMG 4-matic 585 CV S-Class V (2013–2020) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryMercedes-Benz S-Class S 65 AMG 630 CV S-Class V (2013–2020) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →

Best-selling batteries for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class · Updated 28/10/2026

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How to know which battery your Mercedes-Benz S-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 S-Class needs

The later S-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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