Varta
Varta D15 · Car battery 12V 63Ah 610A
Reference: BOL-VARTA-D15 · EAN 4016987167403
The Varta D15 (ETN 563 400 061, also written D 15 or 563400061) is a car battery with 12 V, 63 Ah and 610 A cold cranking current, case size L2 (242 × 175 × 190 mm), with the positive terminal on the right. Need the positive terminal on the left? The same battery is the Varta D39.
Varta D15 · Car battery 12V 63Ah 610A images
- Voltage
- 12V
- Capacity
- 63Ah
- Cold cranking amps (EN)
- 610A
- Technology
- Lead-acid
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 242 × 175 × 190 mm
- Polarity
- Positive terminal on the right
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The Varta D15 at a glance
The Varta D15 is a starter battery for cars without Start-Stop: it delivers the current the starter motor needs and then powers lights, control units and audio with the engine off. Its job is to start the engine in the cold with margin to spare and keep the car's electronics powered.
At 63 Ah it is the usual size for compact diesels and mid-size petrol saloons. Varta lists the D15 in its Dynamic SLI line. See all Varta batteries
Part numbers and codes for the Varta D15
The D15 is listed under these codes on labels, in garages and in catalogues:
| Commercial reference | D15 (D 15) |
|---|---|
| ETN code | 563400061 (also 563 400 061) |
| EAN | 4016987167403 |
| Case size (EN) | L2 |
| Case size according to Varta | H5/L2 |
| UK code | 027 |
| Base hold-down | B13 |
| Also known as | Varta D 15 · Varta 563400061 · Varta 563 400 061 |
| Not to be confused with | Varta C15 (56 Ah, 480 A, positive terminal on the left), Varta A15 (40 Ah, 330 A, positive terminal on the left) |
Varta D15 vs D24, D39 and D21: which one to choose?
Torn between the D15 and another similar Varta? This is what changes:
| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Positive | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varta D15 (this one) | 63 Ah | 610 A | 242 × 175 × 190 | right | 14.72 kg |
| Varta D24 | 60 Ah | 540 A | 242 × 175 × 190 | right | 13.97 kg |
| Varta D39 | 63 Ah | 610 A | 242 × 175 × 190 | left | 14.78 kg |
| Varta D21 | 61 Ah | 600 A | 242 × 175 × 175 | right | 13.85 kg |
| Varta D59 | 60 Ah | 540 A | 242 × 175 × 175 | right | 13.45 kg |
| Varta C14 | 56 Ah | 480 A | 242 × 175 × 190 | right | 13.56 kg |
- Varta D24: 3 Ah less, 70 A less cranking power, the same L2 case.
- Varta D39: identical to the D15 except for the positive terminal, which is on the other side (positive terminal on the left).
- Varta D21: 2 Ah less, 10 A less cranking power, a different height (175 mm instead of 190 mm, LB2). It is the option if your battery tray cannot take the 190 mm height of the D15.
- Varta D59: 3 Ah less, 70 A less cranking power, a different height (175 mm instead of 190 mm, LB2). It is the option if your battery tray cannot take the 190 mm height of the D15.
- Varta C14: 7 Ah less, 130 A less cranking power, the same L2 case.
Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta D15
Batteries that fit the D15's tray with the same polarity; besides other conventional batteries, an EFB or AGM of this size is a valid upgrade for the D15.
| Model | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kronobat MS-63.0 | Lead-acid | 63 Ah | 610 A | 242 × 175 × 190 |
| Exide EA640 | Lead-acid | 64 Ah | 640 A | 242 × 175 × 190 |
| Tudor TA640 | Lead-acid | 64 Ah | 640 A | 242 × 175 × 190 |
| Fulmen FA640 | Lead-acid | 64 Ah | 640 A | 242 × 175 × 190 |
| Deta DA640 | Lead-acid | 64 Ah | 640 A | 242 × 175 × 190 |
| Exide EL600 | EFB | 60 Ah | 640 A | 242 × 175 × 190 |
Inside the D15: lead-acid technology
The D15 is a conventional lead-acid battery, with plates immersed in liquid electrolyte. Avoid leaving them discharged, as they sulphate, and charge them with a charger that cuts off or switches to maintenance when finished.
What to look at before buying the D15
- If your car has Start-Stop, the D15 is not the right one: it needs an EFB or an AGM.
- The D15 delivers 610 A cold cranking (EN standard); do not go below what your original battery states.
- With 63 Ah, the D15 replaces an original battery of that capacity or slightly less.
- Polarity of the D15: positive terminal on the right (if yours has it on the other side, the cables will not reach).
- The D15 needs 242 × 175 × 190 mm of space (European case size L2): measure it with the hold-down clamp in place.
Frequently asked questions about the Varta D15
D15 or D24: which one suits me?
Compared with the D15, the Varta D24 has 3 Ah less and 70 A less cranking power. The D15 cranks harder; the D24 is only a good option if your original battery says 540 A or less. Both measure 242 × 175 × 190 mm, so they fit the same tray.
Varta D15 or D39: what is the difference?
Only the polarity: the D15 has the positive terminal on the right and the D39 the positive terminal on the left. Capacity (63 Ah), cranking power and dimensions are identical. That is why their ETNs only differ in the middle group: 563 400 061 for the D15 and 563 401 061 for the D39.
Varta D15 or D21/D59: what changes?
Mainly the height: the D15 is 190 mm tall (L2) and the Varta D21 175 mm (LB2), with the same length and width. In capacity and cranking power, the D21 offers 61 Ah and 600 A against 63 Ah and 610 A. The Varta D59 is 175 mm tall, with 60 Ah and 540 A. Before choosing between the D15 and the D21, measure the free height of the battery compartment with the cover or bonnet closed.
What does the code 563 400 061 on the Varta D15 mean?
It is its ETN (European Type Number), also written 563400061. The first three digits (563) encode voltage and capacity: 12 V and 63 Ah (5xx = under 100 Ah, 6xx = 100 to 199 Ah, 7xx = 200 Ah or more). The middle group (400) identifies the specific model within that capacity, and the last three digits (061) multiplied by 10 give the cold cranking current: 610 A. Its twin with the positive terminal on the other side, the Varta D39, is 563 401 061: only the middle group changes.
Can the Varta D15 be used in a car with Start-Stop?
No. The D15 is a lead-acid battery for cars without automatic engine stop; Start-Stop needs an EFB or an AGM; in this same size there is the Exide EL600.
How much does the Varta D15 weigh?
14.72 kg, with 63 Ah of capacity. For reference, the Varta D24 (60 Ah) weighs 13.97 kg.
Which battery is equivalent to the Varta D15?
With the same dimensions, polarity and similar capacity you have the Kronobat MS-63.0, Exide EA640 and Tudor TA640. As the D15 is a conventional battery, an EFB or AGM of the same size also works.
Keep comparing: alternatives to the D15
- More car batteries
- The whole Varta range
- Exide EB620 · 62 Ah, 540 A, 242×175×190 mm
- Tudor TB620 · 62 Ah, 540 A, 242×175×190 mm
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