# Exide EL600 vs EL700: how the two EFB batteries differ

> Exide EL600 (60 Ah, 640 A, L2 case) or EL700 (70 Ah, 760 A, L3 case): Start-Stop EFB. Differences and which to pick.

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Updated: 6 November 2026 · Technical data from the manufacturers' datasheets ([how we write our datasheets](https://bateriasonline.es/en/how-we-write-our-battery-datasheets))
The Exide EL600 and EL700 belong to the EXIDE EFB range, Exide's enhanced flooded batteries for cars with automatic engine stop and start. Between the two there is a jump in case size: the EL600 is an L2 (242 × 175 × 190 mm) and the EL700 an L3 (278 × 175 × 190 mm). That is why the EL700 has 10 Ah and 120 A more, but also needs 36 mm of extra space. Your car has already been assigned one of the two formats, and that is the one to repeat.

## EL600 and EL700 specifications

| Spec | Exide EL600 | Exide EL700 |
|---|---|---|
| Range | EXIDE EFB | EXIDE EFB |
| Technology | EFB | EFB |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Capacity | 60 Ah | 70 Ah |
| Cold cranking (EN) | 640 A | 760 A |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 242 × 175 × 190 mm | 278 × 175 × 190 mm |
| Case | L2 | L3 |
| Weight | 17.5 kg | 19.3 kg |
| Polarity | Positive terminal on the right | Positive terminal on the right |
| ETN code | — | — |

## Where you notice the difference

- **Space:** 242 mm long for the EL600 against 278 mm for the EL700. Width, height and the position of the positive (right-hand side) stay the same.
- **Energy on tap:** the EL700 has 17 % more capacity, 70 Ah against 60 Ah.
- **Winter starting:** 760 A against 640 A, 19 % more.
- **Weight:** 17.5 kg for the smaller one and 19.3 kg for the larger.

## What «EL» and the digits stand for

The first letter of the code is the brand (E for Exide) and the second the technology: L for EFB, K for AGM and A, B or C for conventional batteries. The digits hint at capacity: the EL600 has 60 Ah and the EL700 70 Ah. Their Tudor, Fulmen and Deta siblings follow the same logic, for instance the [Tudor TL700](https://bateriasonline.es/en/tudor-tl700) or the [Fulmen FL600](https://bateriasonline.es/en/fulmen-fl600). The whole system is explained in [Varta, Bosch, Exide and Tudor car battery equivalents table](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-bosch-exide-tudor-car-battery-equivalents).

## EL600 or EL700: making the call

- **[Exide EL600](https://bateriasonline.es/en/exide-el600)** if you are taking out an EL600 or a 60 Ah EFB in L2 format.
- **[Exide EL700](https://bateriasonline.es/en/exide-el700)** if you are taking out an EL700 or a 70 Ah EFB in L3 format.
- **Each in its own tray:** the EL700 will not fit an L2 space, and the EL600 is not held securely in an L3 one, besides giving you less capacity.
- **If the car came with AGM,** rule out both: the replacement is the [Exide EK620](https://bateriasonline.es/en/exide-ek620) for L2 or the [Exide EK720](https://bateriasonline.es/en/exide-ek720) for L3. Those same AGM batteries are also a possible upgrade if your car uses EFB.

## Their Varta counterparts: N60 and N70

If you want the same battery from Varta, the [Varta N60](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-n60) matches the EL600 and the [Varta N70](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-n70) matches the EL700 on capacity, cranking current, case and polarity:

| Battery | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (L × W × H) | Case | Polarity | Technology |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exide EL600 | 60 Ah | 640 A | 242 × 175 × 190 mm | L2 | Positive terminal on the right | EFB |
| Varta N60 | 60 Ah | 640 A | 242 × 175 × 190 mm | L2 | Positive terminal on the right | EFB |
| Exide EL700 | 70 Ah | 760 A | 278 × 175 × 190 mm | L3 | Positive terminal on the right | EFB |
| Varta N70 | 70 Ah | 760 A | 278 × 175 × 190 mm | L3 | Positive terminal on the right | EFB |

The matching Varta comparison is [Varta N60 vs N70: how the two EFB batteries differ](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-n60-vs-n70-efb-battery).

## No Start-Stop, no need for EFB

Fitting an EFB to a car without automatic stop is not a problem, but its main strength, coping with constant stops and restarts, goes unused. For those cars with a conventional L3 battery, Exide offers the [Exide EB740](https://bateriasonline.es/en/exide-eb740), and Varta the [Varta E11](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-e11) and the [Varta E44](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-e44); we explain how those two Varta batteries differ in [Varta E11 vs E44: the differences and which to choose](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-e11-vs-e44-car-battery).

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I replace my EL600 with an EL700?

Only if the tray allows 36 mm more length, which is unusual. Measure the space and the base clamp before you decide.

### Which Varta is the same as the Exide EL700?

The N70: also EFB, with 70 Ah, 760 A, an L3 case and the positive on the right. The EL600's partner is the N60.

### My car has AGM. Will an EL700 do?

No. Stepping down from AGM to EFB would leave the battery struggling with the cycles the Start-Stop system was designed for. Look for an AGM such as the EK720 (or the EK620 if your case is L2).

### Why the letter L in EL600 and EL700?

In Exide's naming, L identifies EFB technology, while K is reserved for AGM.

### Does anything need setting up in the car after fitting an EL700?

On quite a few Start-Stop models, yes: the control unit that manages charging must know the battery is new and what type it is. The car's handbook or your garage will tell you how.

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