Mercedes GL-Class X164 (2006-2012) – batteries


Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in version X164 was produced in the years 2006 – 2012. Below we present the specifications of batteries suitable for specific engines.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (2006-2012):

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

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class X164 – petrol engines:
  • GL 450
  • GL 500

Brand and seriesModelCapacityCold Cranking AmpsDimensions (LxWxH)Base Hold-DownPrice
Bosch S5 AGMS5A 1395 Ah850 A353x175x190 mmB13More
Exide AGMEK95095 Ah850 A353x175x190 mmB13More
Exide AGMEK96096 Ah850 A353x175x190 mmB13More
Halfords AdvancedAGM 01995 Ah850 A353x175x190 mmB13More
Lucas Fusion AGMLF01795 Ah850 A353x175x190 mmB13More
Varta Silver Dynamic AGMG1495 Ah850 A353x175x190 mmB13More
For these petrol engines, we recommend batteries with dimensions of 353x175x190 mm and a capacity exceeding 92 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Bosch S5 AGM S5A 13 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 GL-Class X164 – diesel engines:
  • GL 320 CDI
  • GL 350 CDI
  • GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
  • GL 420 CDI
  • GL 450 CDI

Brand and seriesModelCapacityCold Cranking AmpsDimensions (LxWxH)Base Hold-DownPrice
Bosch S5 AGMS5A 1395 Ah850 A353x175x190 mmB13More
Exide AGMEK95095 Ah850 A353x175x190 mmB13More
Exide AGMEK96096 Ah850 A353x175x190 mmB13More
Halfords AdvancedAGM 01995 Ah850 A353x175x190 mmB13More
Lucas Fusion AGMLF01795 Ah850 A353x175x190 mmB13More
Varta Silver Dynamic AGMG1495 Ah850 A353x175x190 mmB13More
These diesel engines should work with batteries of dimensions 353x175x190 mm, which capacity is minimum 92 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Bosch S5 AGM S5A 13 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 GL-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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