Mercedes E-Class W212 (2009-2016) – batteries


Mercedes-Benz E-Class in version W212 was produced in the years 2009 – 2016. Below we present the specifications of batteries suitable for specific engines.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2009-2016):

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

Mercedes-Benz E-Class W212 – petrol engines:
  • E 200
  • E 200 CGI – with Start-Stop
  • E 200 NGT – with Start-Stop
  • E 250
  • E 250 CGI – with Start-Stop
  • E 300
  • E 300 4-matic
  • E 350
  • E 350 4-matic
  • E 350 CGI
  • E 400 – with Start-Stop
  • E 400 4-matic – with Start-Stop
  • E 500
  • E 500 4-matic
  • E 63 AMG – with Start-Stop
  • E 63 AMG
  • E 63 AMG 4-matic – with Start-Stop

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
Only some of the above petrol engines of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W212 have a Start-Stop system; however, AGM technology batteries should be used in this case. Let’s choose batteries with the dimensions: 353x175x190 mm. The parameters of these batteries are at least 95 Ah of a capacity and 850 A CCA (Cold Cranking Amps). All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class W212 – diesel engines:
  • E 200 CDI
  • E 220 CDI
  • E 220 CDI / BlueTEC
  • E 250 CDI
  • E 250 CDI 4-matic

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S5 AGM
S5A 11
80 Ah
800 A
315x175x190 mmMore
Exide AGM
EK800
80 Ah
800 A
315x175x190 mmMore
Exide AGM
EK820
82 Ah
800 A
315x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Advanced
AGM 115
80 Ah
800 A
317x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Fusion AGM
LF115
80 Ah
800 A
315x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic AGM
F21
80 Ah
800 A
315x175x190 mmMore
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class W212 with diesel engines E 200 CDI, E 220 CDI, E 220 CDI / BlueTEC, and the others mentioned above, should be equipped with a battery sized 315x175x190 mm or 317x175x190 mm, with a minimum capacity of 75 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Bosch S5 AGM S5A 11 of a capacity 80Ah and 800A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Exide AGM EK820 of a capacity 82 Ah, having 800A Cold Cranking Amps. All the batteries in the list above have a base hold-down B13.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class W212 – diesel engines:
  • E 300 CDI
  • E 350 BlueTEC – with Start-Stop
  • E 350 BlueTEC
  • E 350 BlueTEC 4-matic – with Start-Stop
  • E 350 CDI – with Start-Stop
  • E 350 CDI
  • E 350 CDI 4-matic
  • E 350 CDI 4-matic – with Start-Stop

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 this group of diesel engines, regardless of whether the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W212 is equipped with a Start-Stop system, AGM technology batteries should be used. Batteries with dimensions 353x175x190 mm will fit. The parameters of these batteries are at least 95 Ah of a capacity and 850 A CCA (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 E-Class , 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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