Mercedes CLS C219 (2004-2010) – batteries


Mercedes-Benz CLS in version C219 was produced in the years 2004 – 2010. The following table presents information about batteries that match each of the engines available on the market.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Mercedes-Benz CLS (2004-2010):

LayoutTerminal typesBase hold-down
0 – positive on the right side1B13

Mercedes-Benz CLS C219 – petrol engines:
  • CLS 280
  • CLS 300
  • CLS 350
  • CLS 350 CG
  • CLS 500
  • CLS 55 AMG
  • CLS 550
  • CLS 63 AMG

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S5 AGM
S5A 13
95 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Exide AGM
EK950
95 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Exide AGM
EK960
96 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Advanced
AGM 019
95 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Fusion AGM
LF017
95 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic AGM
G14
95 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
For the CLS 280, CLS 300, CLS 350 petrol engines and others from the above list, we select batteries measuring 353x175x190 mm with a capacity exceeding 92 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Exide AGM EK950 which capacity is 95 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 850 A. The most powerful battery is Exide AGM EK960 of a capacity 96Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 850 A. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.

Mercedes-Benz CLS C219 – diesel engines:
  • CLS 320 CDI
  • CLS 350 CDI

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S5 AGM
S5A 13
95 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Exide AGM
EK950
95 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Exide AGM
EK960
96 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Advanced
AGM 019
95 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Fusion AGM
LF017
95 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic AGM
G14
95 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
For the Mercedes-Benz CLS C219 with CLS 320 CDI or CLS 350 CDI diesel engines, we recommend batteries sized 353x175x190 mm, with a minimum capacity of 92 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Exide AGM EK950 of a capacity 95Ah and 850A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Exide AGM EK960 of a capacity 96 Ah, having 850A Cold Cranking Amps. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.
If you’re still unsure which battery fits your Mercedes-Benz CLS , or if you want to help others in their selection, please send us a photo of your current battery in the comment section at the bottom of the page. You can also send the picture to contact@whatbattery.co.uk (we will place it in the comments to also help other users). Be sure to specify the car model, year, type, as well as the engine capacity and power. We’ll do our best to assist you!

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