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With Start-Stop, the Mercedes C-Class (W204, 2007-2014) usually takes a battery like the Varta A6: AGM, 80 Ah and 800 A, in case size L4. Versions without Start-Stop take the Varta H3 (conventional, 100 Ah and 830 A); the table shows the battery for each engine.
- 2007-2014
- 30 engines
- AGM · conventional
- Case L4
Check with your number plateWe show you only the batteries that fit your exact version.
Recommended batteries for the Mercedes C-Class W204
For Start-Stop versions
AGM 80 Ah · 800 A (EN)
Case L4 · 315 × 175 × 190 mm · + right
Recommended for 14 of 30 engines
See price and specs Varta A6
For versions without Start-Stop
conventional 100 Ah · 830 A (EN)
Case L5 · 353 × 175 × 190 mm · + right
Recommended for 7 of 30 engines
See price and specs Varta H3
For Start-Stop versions
AGM 70 Ah · 760 A (EN)
Case L3 · 278 × 175 × 190 mm · + right
Recommended for 23 of 30 engines
See price and specs Varta A7
Equivalent to the Varta H3
conventional 100 Ah · 900 A (EN)
Case L5 · 353 × 175 × 190 mm · + right
Same dimensions and terminal layout, the same or higher capacity and the same or better technology
See price and specs Tudor TA1000Mercedes C-Class W204 battery by engine
Each row groups the versions that share an engine. When an engine lists more than one battery, it is because the battery changes with the version or equipment: your number plate settles it.
| Engine | Power | Years | Fuel | With Start-Stop | Without Start-Stop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C 63 AMGM 156.985 | 336-383 kW (457-521 hp) | from 2008 | Petrol | Varta A6AGM · 80 Ah · 800 A · L4 · + rightVarta A5AGM · 95 Ah · 850 A · L5 · + right | Varta H3conventional · 100 Ah · 830 A · L5 · + rightVarta G3conventional · 95 Ah · 800 A · L5 · + rightVarta A5AGM · 95 Ah · 850 A · L5 · + rightVarta F18conventional · 85 Ah · 800 A · LB4 · + rightVarta A6AGM · 80 Ah · 800 A · L4 · + right |
| C 63 AMG DR 520M 156.985 | 383 kW (520 hp) | 2010-2014 | Petrol | — | Varta G3conventional · 95 Ah · 800 A · L5 · + right |
| C 180M 271.820, M 274.910 | 115 kW (156 hp) | from 2011 | Petrol | Varta A7AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | Varta E11conventional · 74 Ah · 680 A · L3 · + right |
| C 180 CDIOM 651.913 | 88 kW (120 hp) | 2010-2014 | Diesel | Varta A7AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + rightVarta A6AGM · 80 Ah · 800 A · L4 · + right | — |
| C 180 CGIM 271.820, M 274.910 | 115 kW (156 hp) | 2007-2014 | Petrol | Varta A7AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | Varta E11conventional · 74 Ah · 680 A · L3 · + right |
| C 180 KompressorM 271.910, M 271.952 | 115 kW (156 hp) | 2007-2014 | Petrol | Varta A7AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | Varta E11conventional · 74 Ah · 680 A · L3 · + right |
| C 200M 271.820 | 137 kW (186 hp) | 2011-2014 | Petrol | Varta A7AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | Varta E11conventional · 74 Ah · 680 A · L3 · + right |
| C 200 CDIOM 646.811, OM 646.812, OM 651.913 | 100 kW (136 hp) | 2007-2014 | Diesel | Varta A6AGM · 80 Ah · 800 A · L4 · + rightVarta A7AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | Varta H3conventional · 100 Ah · 830 A · L5 · + right |
| C 200 CGIM 271.820, M 271.860 | 135 kW (184 hp) | from 2007 | Petrol | Varta A7AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + rightVarta A6AGM · 80 Ah · 800 A · L4 · + right | Varta E44conventional · 77 Ah · 780 A · L3 · + right |
| C 200 KompressorM 271.950 | 135 kW (184 hp) | 2007-2014 | Petrol | Varta A7AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | Varta E44conventional · 77 Ah · 780 A · L3 · + right |
| C 220 CDIOM 646.811, OM 651.911 | 120-125 kW (163-170 hp) | from 2007 | Diesel | Varta A6AGM · 80 Ah · 800 A · L4 · + rightVarta A7AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | Varta H3conventional · 100 Ah · 830 A · L5 · + rightVarta E11conventional · 74 Ah · 680 A · L3 · + right |
| C 220 CDI 4-maticOM 651.912 | 125 kW (170 hp) | 2013-2014 | Diesel | Varta A5AGM · 95 Ah · 850 A · L5 · + rightVarta A6AGM · 80 Ah · 800 A · L4 · + right | — |
| C 230M 272.921 | 150 kW (204 hp) | 2007-2014 | Petrol | Varta A7AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | Varta E44conventional · 77 Ah · 780 A · L3 · + right |
| C 230 4-maticM 272.911 | 150 kW (204 hp) | 2007-2014 | Petrol | Varta A7AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | — |
| C 250M 271.860, M 272.921 | 150 kW (204 hp) | from 2008 | Petrol | Varta A7AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | Varta E44conventional · 77 Ah · 780 A · L3 · + right |
| C 250 CDIOM 651.911 | 150 kW (204 hp) | from 2008 | Diesel | Varta A6AGM · 80 Ah · 800 A · L4 · + rightVarta A7AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | Varta F19conventional · 85 Ah · 800 A · L4 · + right |
| C 250 CDI 4-maticOM 651.912 | 150 kW (204 hp) | 2010-2014 | Diesel | Varta A7AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + rightVarta A6AGM · 80 Ah · 800 A · L4 · + right | — |
| C 250 CGIM 271.860 | 150 kW (204 hp) | 2009-2014 | Petrol | Varta A6AGM · 80 Ah · 800 A · L4 · + rightVarta A7AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | Varta E11conventional · 74 Ah · 680 A · L3 · + right |
| C 280M 272.947 | 170 kW (231 hp) | 2007-2014 | Petrol | Varta A7AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | Varta E44conventional · 77 Ah · 780 A · L3 · + right |
| C 280 4-maticM 272.948 | 170 kW (231 hp) | 2007-2014 | Petrol | Varta A7AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | Varta E44conventional · 77 Ah · 780 A · L3 · + right |
| C 300M 272.947, M 276.957 | 170-185 kW (231-252 hp) | 2007-2014 | Petrol | Varta A7AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | Varta E44conventional · 77 Ah · 780 A · L3 · + rightVarta A6AGM · 80 Ah · 800 A · L4 · + right |
| C 300 4-maticM 272.948, M 276.957 | 170-185 kW (231-252 hp) | 2007-2014 | Petrol | Varta A7AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | Varta A6AGM · 80 Ah · 800 A · L4 · + rightVarta E44conventional · 77 Ah · 780 A · L3 · + right |
| C 300 CDI 4-maticOM 642.832 | 170 kW (231 hp) | 2011-2014 | Diesel | Varta A5AGM · 95 Ah · 850 A · L5 · + right | — |
| C 320 CDIOM 642.960 | 165 kW (224 hp) | 2007-2014 | Diesel | Varta A6AGM · 80 Ah · 800 A · L4 · + rightVarta A5AGM · 95 Ah · 850 A · L5 · + right | Varta H3conventional · 100 Ah · 830 A · L5 · + right |
| C 320 CDI 4-maticOM 642.961 | 165 kW (224 hp) | 2007-2014 | Diesel | Varta A6AGM · 80 Ah · 800 A · L4 · + rightVarta A5AGM · 95 Ah · 850 A · L5 · + right | Varta H3conventional · 100 Ah · 830 A · L5 · + right |
| C 350M 272.961, M 276.957 | 200-225 kW (272-306 hp) | from 2007 | Petrol | Varta A6AGM · 80 Ah · 800 A · L4 · + rightVarta A7AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | Varta H3conventional · 100 Ah · 830 A · L5 · + right |
| C 350 4-maticM 272.971, M 276.957 | 200-225 kW (272-306 hp) | from 2007 | Petrol | Varta A6AGM · 80 Ah · 800 A · L4 · + rightVarta A7AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | Varta E44conventional · 77 Ah · 780 A · L3 · + right |
| C 350 CDIOM 642.830, OM 642.834, OM 642.960 | 165-195 kW (224-265 hp) | 2007-2014 | Diesel | Varta A5AGM · 95 Ah · 850 A · L5 · + rightVarta A6AGM · 80 Ah · 800 A · L4 · + rightVarta A7AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | Varta F17conventional · 80 Ah · 740 A · LB4 · + right |
| C 350 CDI 4-maticOM 642.832, OM 642.961 | 165-170 kW (224-231 hp) | 2007-2014 | Diesel | Varta A5AGM · 95 Ah · 850 A · L5 · + right | Varta F17conventional · 80 Ah · 740 A · LB4 · + right |
| C 350 CGIM 272.982, M 276.957 | 215-225 kW (292-306 hp) | 2008-2014 | Petrol | Varta A5AGM · 95 Ah · 850 A · L5 · + rightVarta A7AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | Varta H3conventional · 100 Ah · 830 A · L5 · + right |
With Start-Stop: versions with automatic engine stop-start, or that leave the factory with an EFB or AGM battery. Ah = capacity; A = cold cranking current (EN standard); + right/+ left = side of the positive terminal. Under each engine you will find its engine codes, handy for identifying your version.
What you should know about the Mercedes C-Class W204
The C-Class W204 includes the saloon, Estate and Coupé. Versions with Start-Stop or a factory-fitted AGM battery use an 80 Ah AGM in an L4 case or a 70 Ah one in an L3; many of the CDI diesels without Start-Stop need a large conventional battery, 100 Ah in an L5 case, and the petrol engines one of 74 or 77 Ah in an L3. Given the size of some of its batteries, confirm the case before you buy.
- Model fact: the Mercedes C-Class W204 mainly uses case sizes L4 (315 × 175 × 190 mm), L3 (278 × 175 × 190 mm) and L5 (353 × 175 × 190 mm). A battery of a different size will not sit securely in the car’s battery tray.
- General tip: if your car came from the factory with an AGM battery, replace it with another AGM; if it has an EFB, with an EFB or an AGM. A conventional battery in a Start-Stop car wears out much sooner and the system may stop working.
- General tip: on many Start-Stop cars the ECU manages battery charging, so when you replace the battery it is best to register the new one with a diagnostic tool.
- General tip: mid-size and executive saloons keep drawing power while parked (alarm, telematics, comfort systems). If the car goes weeks without being driven, a battery maintainer will extend the life of the battery.
Frequently asked questions
Which battery does the Mercedes C-Class (W204, 2007-2014) take?
With Start-Stop, the Mercedes C-Class (W204, 2007-2014) usually takes a battery like the Varta A6: AGM, 80 Ah and 800 A, in case size L4. Versions without Start-Stop take the Varta H3 (conventional, 100 Ah and 830 A); the table shows the battery for each engine.
Can I fit a standard battery in my Mercedes C-Class with Start-Stop?
It is not recommended. If it came from the factory with an AGM battery, such as the Varta A6, the replacement should also be AGM: with an EFB or a conventional battery it wears out sooner and the Start-Stop system may stop working.
What size battery does the Mercedes C-Class take?
Depending on the engine, the Mercedes C-Class W204 uses these case sizes: L4 (315 × 175 × 190 mm), L3 (278 × 175 × 190 mm) and L5 (353 × 175 × 190 mm); dimensions are length × width × height. Also check that the positive terminal is on the same side as on your current battery.
Does the Varta A6 fit the Mercedes C-Class W204?
Yes, it is one of the recommended batteries for the Mercedes C-Class W204 with the C 63 AMG, C 180 CDI, C 200 CDI, C 200 CGI, C 220 CDI and C 220 CDI 4-matic engines (16 of the 30 engines in the table). For the others, check their row in the table or search by number plate.
How do I find out exactly which battery my Mercedes C-Class takes?
Enter your number plate or chassis number (VIN) in our battery finder: it identifies the exact engine and shows you only the compatible batteries. You can also check the label on your current battery: capacity (Ah), cold cranking (A, EN standard) and technology (AGM, EFB or conventional).
Updated: · Source: battery application data by engine (KType TecDoc), the same data our number plate search uses, plus the datasheet of each battery.