# Varta B90 · Truck battery 12V 190Ah 1,050A

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> Varta B90 (ETN 690500105): 190 Ah truck battery, 1,050 A (EN), 513×223×223 mm, EFB. Equivalent to Exide EE1853 and Exide EX1803.

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- **Canonical URL**: https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-b90
- **Language**: en
- **Brand**: Varta
- **Reference**: BOL-VARTA-B90
- **EAN**: 4016987166246
- **MPN**: B90
- **Price**: 204,63 € (VAT incl., Spain)
- **Last updated**: 2026-11-06

## Technical specifications

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Varta |
| Range | VARTA ProMotive EFB |
| Application | Trucks and commercial vehicles |
| Technology | EFB |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Capacity | 190 Ah |
| Cold cranking amps (EN) | 1050 A |
| Length | 513 mm |
| Width | 223 mm |
| Height | 223 mm |
| Weight | 46.99 kg |
| Terminal layout | 3 |
| ETN code | 690500105 |

## Quick description

The Varta B90 (ETN 690 500 105, also written B 90 or 690500105) is a truck battery (EFB) with 12 V, 190 Ah and 1,050 A cold cranking current, measuring 513 × 223 × 223 mm.

## Description

## Where the Varta B90 fits

The Varta B90 turns heavy diesel engines and powers cabs with high consumption. It is built to resist constant vibration and long shifts.
In the Varta catalogue, the B90 belongs to the Promotive EFB line. [The full range of Varta batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)

## What it means that the B90 is EFB

Inside, the B90 uses EFB technology, a reinforced version of the flooded battery. The B90 works with normal chargers that have a lead-acid or EFB mode.

## Varta B90 vs A2 and A40: which one to choose?

How the B90 compares with Varta batteries of similar size and capacity:

| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varta B90 (this one) | 190 Ah | 1,050 A | 513 × 223 × 223 | 46.99 kg |
| Varta A2 | 170 Ah | 1,000 A | 513 × 223 × 223 | 47.49 kg |
| Varta A40 | 140 Ah | 800 A | 513 × 189 × 223 | 37.09 kg |

- Varta A2: 20 Ah less, 50 A less cranking power, the same dimensions, AGM technology.
- Varta A40: 50 Ah less, 250 A less cranking power, a different case (513 × 189 × 223 mm).

## Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta B90

As the B90 is an EFB, only EFB or AGM batteries of the same size and polarity are listed: you can step up to AGM, but not down to a conventional battery.

| Model | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exide EE1853 | EFB | 185 Ah | 1,100 A | 513 × 223 × 223 |
| Tudor TE1853 | EFB | 185 Ah | 1,100 A | 513 × 223 × 223 |
| Fulmen FE1853 | EFB | 185 Ah | 1,100 A | 513 × 223 × 223 |
| Deta DE1853 | EFB | 185 Ah | 1,100 A | 513 × 223 × 223 |
| Exide EX1803 | EFB | 180 Ah | 1,000 A | 513 × 223 × 223 |
| Tudor TX1803 | EFB | 180 Ah | 1,000 A | 513 × 223 × 223 |

## Part numbers and codes for the Varta B90

This is how the Varta B90 appears on the label and in parts catalogues:

| Commercial reference | B90 (B 90) |
|---|---|
| ETN code | 690500105 (also 690 500 105) |
| EAN | 4016987166246 |
| Case size according to Varta | B |
| UK code | 629EFB |
| Base hold-down | B00 |
| Also known as | Varta B 90 · Varta 690500105 · Varta 690 500 105 |
| Not to be confused with | Varta B20 (45 Ah, 400 A, positive terminal on the left) |

## What to look at before buying the B90

- The B90 delivers 1,050 A cold cranking (EN standard); do not go below what your original battery states.
- Your current battery should say about 190 Ah; a little more is also fine.
- Measure the space: the B90 takes up 513 × 223 × 223 mm.

## Frequently asked questions about the Varta B90

### B90 or A2: which one suits me?

Compared with the B90, the Varta A2 has 20 Ah less, 50 A less cranking power and AGM technology. The B90 cranks harder; the A2 is only a good option if your original battery says 1,000 A or less. Both measure 513 × 223 × 223 mm, so they fit the same tray.

### What does the code 690 500 105 on the Varta B90 mean?

It is its ETN (European Type Number), also written 690500105. The first three digits (690) encode voltage and capacity: 12 V and 190 Ah (5xx = under 100 Ah, 6xx = 100 to 199 Ah, 7xx = 200 Ah or more). The middle group (500) identifies the specific model within that capacity, and the last three digits (105) multiplied by 10 give the cold cranking current: 1,050 A.

### How much does the Varta B90 weigh?

46.99 kg, with 190 Ah of capacity. For reference, the Varta A2 (170 Ah) weighs 47.49 kg.

### Which battery is equivalent to the Varta B90?

In EFB or AGM, with its dimensions and polarity: Exide EE1853, Tudor TE1853 and Fulmen FE1853. A conventional battery does not replace the B90.

## Other options if you are unsure about the B90

- [More truck, commercial and agricultural vehicle batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/truck-agricultural-batteries)
- [Full Varta catalogue](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)
- [Exide EE1853](https://bateriasonline.es/en/exide-ee1853) · 185 Ah, 1,100 A, 513×223×223 mm
- [Tudor TE1853](https://bateriasonline.es/en/tudor-te1853) · 185 Ah, 1,100 A, 513×223×223 mm

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