# Which battery does the Mercedes C-Class take? Generation by generation > Mercedes C-Class battery: 5 generations (from 1993), AGM and conventional, with and without Start-Stop. Check it by number plate. - **Canonical URL**: https://bateriasonline.es/en/mercedes-c-class-battery - **Language**: en - **Last update**: 2026-11-11 Car battery by model It depends on the generation and on whether your Mercedes C-Class has Start-Stop. With Start-Stop, the Mercedes C-Class W204 (2007-2014) usually takes a battery like the Varta A6: AGM, 80 Ah and 800 A; without Start-Stop, the Varta H3 (conventional, 100 Ah). The Mercedes C-Class W203 (2000-2008) usually takes a battery like the Varta E11: conventional, 74 Ah and 680 A, case size L3. Below you will find all 5 generations, each with its battery. - 5 generations - from 1993 - 118 engines - AGM · conventional [Check with your number plate](https://bateriasonline.es/en/battery-finder-plate-or-vin) We show you only the batteries that fit your exact version. - [ **Mercedes C-Class (W206)** from 2021 ](#gen-mb-c-w206) - [ **Mercedes C-Class (W205)** from 2013 ](#gen-mb-c-w205) - [ **Mercedes C-Class (W204)** 2007-2014 ](https://bateriasonline.es/en/mercedes-c-class-w204-battery) - [ **Mercedes C-Class (W203)** 2000-2008 ](https://bateriasonline.es/en/mercedes-c-class-w203-battery) - [ **Mercedes C-Class (W202)** 1993-2001 ](#gen-mb-c-w202) ## Mercedes C-Class generations and their battery Newest first. If you are not sure which one you have, go by the year of manufacture or check with your number plate. C-Class (W206) - C-Class T-Model (S206) ### Mercedes C-Class (W206) from 2021 · 2 engines Battery: [Varta A7](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-a7) AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 [Check with my number plate](https://bateriasonline.es/en/battery-finder-plate-or-vin) C-Class (W205) - C-Class T-Model (S205) - C-Class Coupe (C205) - C-Class Convertible (A205) ### Mercedes C-Class (W205) from 2013 · 34 engines With Start-Stop: [Varta A8](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-a8) AGM · 60 Ah · 680 A · L2 Also: [Varta A6](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-a6), [Varta A7](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-a7) [Check with my number plate](https://bateriasonline.es/en/battery-finder-plate-or-vin) C-Class (W204) - C-Class T-Model (S204) - C-Class Coupe (C204) ### [Mercedes C-Class (W204)](https://bateriasonline.es/en/mercedes-c-class-w204-battery) 2007-2014 · 30 engines With Start-Stop: [Varta A6](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-a6) AGM · 80 Ah · 800 A · L4 Also: [Varta A7](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-a7), [Varta A5](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-a5) Without Start-Stop: [Varta H3](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-h3) conventional · 100 Ah · 830 A · L5 Also: [Varta E11](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-e11), [Varta E44](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-e44) [See the battery for each engine Mercedes C-Class (W204) ](https://bateriasonline.es/en/mercedes-c-class-w204-battery) C-Class (W203) - C-Class Coupe (CL203) - C-Class T-Model (S203) ### [Mercedes C-Class (W203)](https://bateriasonline.es/en/mercedes-c-class-w203-battery) 2000-2008 · 24 engines Battery: [Varta E11](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-e11) conventional · 74 Ah · 680 A · L3 Also: [Varta E44](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-e44), [Varta D15](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-d15) [See the battery for each engine Mercedes C-Class (W203) ](https://bateriasonline.es/en/mercedes-c-class-w203-battery) C-Class (W202) - C-Class T-Model (S202) ### Mercedes C-Class (W202) 1993-2001 · 28 engines Battery: [Varta E11](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-e11) conventional · 74 Ah · 680 A · L3 Also: [Varta D24](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-d24), [Varta E43](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-e43) [Check with my number plate](https://bateriasonline.es/en/battery-finder-plate-or-vin) ## How the Mercedes C-Class battery has changed Start-Stop becomes widespread with the Mercedes C-Class W204 (2007), and with it come AGM batteries. Earlier generations —Mercedes C-Class W202 and Mercedes C-Class W203— use conventional batteries from 60 to 100 Ah. The most common case size is L3, but not every generation uses it: check yours before you buy. ## How to tell which Mercedes C-Class you have Each generation has its own production years and model code, which you will find in the car’s documents. These are the body styles of each one: | Generation | Years | Body styles (model code) | |---|---|---| | Mercedes C-Class (W206) | from 2021 | C-Class (W206), C-Class T-Model (S206) | | Mercedes C-Class (W205) | from 2013 | C-Class (W205), C-Class T-Model (S205), C-Class Coupe (C205), C-Class Convertible (A205) | | Mercedes C-Class (W204) | 2007-2014 | C-Class (W204), C-Class T-Model (S204), C-Class Coupe (C204) | | Mercedes C-Class (W203) | 2000-2008 | C-Class (W203), C-Class T-Model (S203), C-Class Coupe (CL203) | | Mercedes C-Class (W202) | 1993-2001 | C-Class (W202), C-Class T-Model (S202) | ## Frequently asked questions ### Which battery does the Mercedes C-Class take? It depends on the generation and on whether your Mercedes C-Class has Start-Stop. With Start-Stop, the Mercedes C-Class W204 (2007-2014) usually takes a battery like the Varta A6: AGM, 80 Ah and 800 A; without Start-Stop, the Varta H3 (conventional, 100 Ah). The Mercedes C-Class W203 (2000-2008) usually takes a battery like the Varta E11: conventional, 74 Ah and 680 A, case size L3. Below you will find all 5 generations, each with its battery. ### Do all Mercedes C-Class generations take the same battery? No. The battery changes with the generation, the engine and Start-Stop: the Mercedes C-Class (W204) mostly takes the Varta A6 (AGM) and the Mercedes C-Class (W203) the Varta E11 (conventional). ### Since when has the Mercedes C-Class had Start-Stop? It became widespread with the Mercedes C-Class W204 (2007). Those versions need AGM; if your Mercedes C-Class is older or has no Start-Stop, it takes a conventional battery. ### How do I know which generation my Mercedes C-Class is? By the years of manufacture (Mercedes C-Class (W203): 2000-2008; Mercedes C-Class (W204): 2007-2014; Mercedes C-Class (W205): from 2013; Mercedes C-Class (W206): from 2021) or, more easily, with your number plate: our search identifies the exact model and engine and shows you only the batteries that fit. ## More information - [Car battery sizes: L1-L6, LB1-LB5, B and D (Asian) cases](https://bateriasonline.es/en/car-battery-sizes-l-lb-b-d-cases) - [Varta A7 (formerly E39): what changed and equivalents](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-a7-e39-agm-battery-equivalents) - [Varta, Bosch, Exide and Tudor car battery equivalents table](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-bosch-exide-tudor-car-battery-equivalents) - [Start-Stop batteries (AGM and EFB)](https://bateriasonline.es/en/start-stop-batteries-agm-efb) - [Car batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/car-batteries) - [L3 car batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/l3-car-batteries) - [What battery does my car need? Guide by model](https://bateriasonline.es/en/car-battery-by-model) Updated: 1 November 2026 · Source: battery application data by engine (KType TecDoc), the same data our number plate search uses, plus the datasheet of each battery. --- *bateriasonline.es — Batteries and accessories · 2026-11-11*