# Varta D59 · Car battery 12V 60Ah 540A

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> Varta D59 (ETN 560409054): 60 Ah car battery, 540 A (EN), 242×175×175 mm, positive terminal on the right, LB2 case. Equivalent to Exide EB602.

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- **Canonical URL**: https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-d59
- **Language**: en
- **Brand**: Varta
- **Reference**: BOL-VARTA-D59
- **EAN**: 4016987167595
- **MPN**: D59
- **Price**: 63,23 € (VAT incl., Spain)
- **Last updated**: 2026-11-06

## Technical specifications

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Varta |
| Range | VARTA Dynamic SLI |
| Application | Cars |
| Technology | Lead-acid |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Capacity | 60 Ah |
| Cold cranking amps (EN) | 540 A |
| Length | 242 mm |
| Width | 175 mm |
| Height | 175 mm |
| Weight | 13.45 kg |
| Polarity | Positive terminal on the right |
| Case size | LB2 (242 × 175 × 175 mm) |
| ETN code | 560409054 |

## Quick description

The Varta D59 (ETN 560 409 054, also written D 59 or 560409054) is a car battery with 12 V, 60 Ah and 540 A cold cranking current, case size LB2 (242 × 175 × 175 mm), with the positive terminal on the right.

## Description

## Who the Varta D59 is for

The Varta D59 is made for petrol and diesel cars without automatic engine stop. The D59 covers the daily routine of a car without automatic engine stop: cold starts, short trips and loads with the ignition off.
At 60 Ah it covers petrol compacts and small diesels, the best-selling format in Europe. In the Varta catalogue, the D59 belongs to the Dynamic SLI line. [See all Varta batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)

## Varta D59 vs D21, D24 and C11

Torn between the D59 and another similar Varta? This is what changes:

| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Positive | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varta D59 (this one) | 60 Ah | 540 A | 242 × 175 × 175 | right | 13.45 kg |
| Varta D21 | 61 Ah | 600 A | 242 × 175 × 175 | right | 13.85 kg |
| Varta D24 | 60 Ah | 540 A | 242 × 175 × 190 | right | 13.97 kg |
| Varta C11 | 53 Ah | 500 A | 242 × 175 × 175 | right | 13.27 kg |

- Varta D21: 1 Ah more, 60 A more cranking power, the same LB2 case.
- Varta D24: the same capacity, the same cranking power, a different height (190 mm instead of 175 mm, L2). It only fits if there is room for 190 mm of height.
- Varta C11: 7 Ah less, 40 A less cranking power, the same LB2 case.

## Part numbers and codes for the Varta D59

Shops, garages and catalogues identify the D59 with these codes:

| Commercial reference | D59 (D 59) |
|---|---|
| ETN code | 560409054 (also 560 409 054) |
| EAN | 4016987167595 |
| Case size (EN) | LB2 |
| Case size according to Varta | T5/LB2 |
| UK code | 075 |
| Base hold-down | B13 |
| Also known as | Varta D 59 · Varta 560409054 · Varta 560 409 054 |
| Not to be confused with | Varta D39 (63 Ah, 610 A, positive terminal on the left), Varta D54 (65 Ah, 650 A) |

## Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta D59

Batteries that fit the D59's tray with the same polarity; besides other conventional batteries, an EFB or AGM of this size is a valid upgrade for the D59.

| Model | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exide EB602 | Lead-acid | 60 Ah | 540 A | 242 × 175 × 175 |
| Kronobat PB-60.0B | Lead-acid | 60 Ah | 540 A | 242 × 175 × 175 |
| Tudor TB602 | Lead-acid | 60 Ah | 540 A | 242 × 175 × 175 |
| Fulmen FB602 | Lead-acid | 60 Ah | 540 A | 242 × 175 × 175 |
| Deta DB602 | Lead-acid | 60 Ah | 540 A | 242 × 175 × 175 |
| Exide EA612 | Lead-acid | 61 Ah | 600 A | 242 × 175 × 175 |

Its Bosch equivalent is the Bosch S4 004 (same ETN code 560 409 054). Bosch is not part of our catalogue; we list it so you can compare.

## Before ordering the D59, check this

- Measure the space: the D59 takes up 242 × 175 × 175 mm (European case size LB2).
- With the terminals facing you, the positive terminal of the D59 is on the right.
- Your current battery should say about 60 Ah; a little more is also fine.
- Cold cranking: 540 A (EN), equal to or higher than the original.
- If your car has Start-Stop, the D59 is not the right one: it needs an EFB or an AGM.

## What it means that the D59 is lead-acid

Inside, the D59 is classic lead-acid: liquid electrolyte and lead plates. It is a robust, well-known technology with a good capacity-to-price ratio, and still the basis of most cars, trucks and traction equipment.

## Frequently asked questions about the Varta D59

### D59 or D21: which one suits me?

Compared with the D59, the Varta D21 has 1 Ah more and 60 A more cranking power. If your current battery says 600 A or more, choose the D21; if it says 540 A or less, the D59 is enough. Both measure 242 × 175 × 175 mm, so they fit the same tray.

### Varta D59 or D24: what changes?

Mainly the height: the D59 is 175 mm tall (LB2) and the Varta D24 190 mm (L2), with the same length and width. In capacity and cranking power, the D24 offers 60 Ah and 540 A against 60 Ah and 540 A. Before choosing between the D59 and the D24, measure the free height of the battery compartment with the cover or bonnet closed.

### What does the code 560 409 054 on the Varta D59 mean?

It is its ETN (European Type Number), also written 560409054. The first three digits (560) encode voltage and capacity: 12 V and 60 Ah (5xx = under 100 Ah, 6xx = 100 to 199 Ah, 7xx = 200 Ah or more). The middle group (409) identifies the specific model within that capacity, and the last three digits (054) multiplied by 10 give the cold cranking current: 540 A.

### Can the Varta D59 be used in a car with Start-Stop?

No. The D59 is a lead-acid battery for cars without automatic engine stop; Start-Stop needs an EFB or an AGM.

### How much does the Varta D59 weigh?

13.45 kg, with 60 Ah of capacity. For reference, the Varta D21 (61 Ah) weighs 13.85 kg.

### Which battery is equivalent to the Varta D59?

With the same dimensions, polarity and similar capacity you have the Exide EB602, Kronobat PB-60.0B and Tudor TB602. As the D59 is a conventional battery, an EFB or AGM of the same size also works. Its Bosch equivalent is the Bosch S4 004 (same ETN code 560 409 054). Bosch is not part of our catalogue; we list it so you can compare.

### What case size is the Varta D59?

Case size LB2: 242 × 175 × 175 mm (Varta lists it as T5/LB2). The D59 fits any standard LB2 battery tray such as the Exide EB602.

## Keep comparing: alternatives to the D59

- [All car batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/car-batteries)
- [Full Varta catalogue](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)
- [Exide EB602](https://bateriasonline.es/en/exide-eb602) · 60 Ah, 540 A, 242×175×175 mm
- [Kronobat PB-60.0B](https://bateriasonline.es/en/kronobat-pb-60-0b) · 60 Ah, 540 A, 242×175×175 mm

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