Change Car Battery Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Change Car Battery

Very easy 0h30–1h30 ~50–150£
Estimated time 0h30–1h30
Estimated labour cost ~50–150£
Difficulty Very easy
Vehicles
C-Class 1993-2001 19
  • 180, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.920)
  • 180, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.921)
  • 200 Diesel, -T Diesel (604.915)
  • 200 Kompressor T Petrol (111.956)
  • 200, -T Petrol (111.941)
  • 200, -T Petrol (111.952)
  • 200, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.945)
  • 220 CDI, -T Diesel (611.960)
  • 220 D Diesel (604.910)
  • 220 Diesel, -T Diesel (604.910)
  • 220 Petrol (111.961)
  • 230 Kompressor, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.975)
  • 230, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.974)
  • 240 T Petrol (112.915)
  • 240, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.910)
  • 250 Diesel Diesel (605.910)
  • 250 Turbodiesel, -T Diesel (605.960)
  • 280 Petrol (104.941)
  • 280, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.920)
C-Class 2000-2007 27
  • 160 Kompressor Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.921)
  • 180 Kompressor, -T, -Coupe, LPG LPG,Petrol (271.946)
  • 180, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.951)
  • 200 CDI, -T Diesel (611.962)
  • 200 CDI, -T, -Coupe Diesel (646.962)
  • 200 CDI, -T, -Coupe Diesel (646.963)
  • 200 CGI Kompressor, -T, -Coupe Petrol (271.942)
  • 200 Kompressor, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.940)
  • 200 Kompressor, -T, -Coupe, LPG LPG,Petrol (111.955)
  • 220 CDI, -T, -Coupe Diesel (611.962)
  • 220 CDI, -T, -Coupe Diesel (646.963)
  • 230 Kompressor Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.981)
  • 230 Kompressor, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.948)
  • 230, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.920)
  • 240 4MATIC, -T Petrol (112.916)
  • 240, -T, LPG LPG,Petrol (112.912)
  • 270 CDI, -T Diesel (612.962)
  • 280 4MATIC, T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.941)
  • 280, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.940)
  • 30 CDI AMG, -T, -Coupe Diesel (612.990)
  • 32 AMG Kompressor, -T Petrol (112.961)
  • 320 4MATIC, -T Petrol (112.953)
  • 320 CDI, -T Diesel (642.910)
  • 320, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.946)
  • 350 4MATIC, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.970)
  • 350, -T, -Coupe Petrol (272.960)
  • 55 AMG, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (113.988)
C-Class 2007-2014 31
  • 180 BlueEFF, -LPG LPG,Petrol (274.910)
  • 180 CDI BlueEFF, -T Diesel (651.913)
  • 180 CGi, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.820)
  • 180 Kompressor BlueEFF, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.910)
  • 180 Kompressor, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.952)
  • 200 CDI BlueEFF Diesel (646.812)
  • 200 CDI BlueEFF, -T Diesel (651.913)
  • 200 CDI, -T Diesel (646.811)
  • 200 CGi, -T Petrol (271.860)
  • 200 Kompressor, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.950)
  • 220 CDI 4MATIC Diesel (651.912)
  • 220 CDI BlueEFF, -T, -Coupe Diesel (651.911)
  • 220 CDI, -T Diesel (646.811)
  • 230, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.921)
  • 250 CDI BlueEFF 4MATIC, -T Diesel (651.912)
  • 250 CDI BlueEFF, -T, -Coupe Diesel (651.911)
  • 250 CGi, -T, -Coupe Petrol (271.860)
  • 280 4MATIC Petrol (272.948)
  • 280, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.947)
  • 300 CDI 4MATIC, -T Diesel (642.832)
  • 320 CDI 4MATIC, -T Diesel (642.961)
  • 320 CDI, -T Diesel (642.960)
  • 350 4MATIC Petrol (272.971)
  • 350 CDI, -T Diesel (642.830)
  • 350 CGI, -T Petrol (272.982)
  • 350, -4MATIC, -T Petrol (276.957)
  • 350, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.961)
  • 63 AMG "Black Series" Petrol (156.985)
  • 63 AMG, -T, -Coupe Petrol (156.985)
  • 63 AMG, -T, -Coupe Petrol (156.985)
  • 63 AMG, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (156.985)
C-Class 2014-2022 26
  • 160 Petrol (264.915)
  • 160, -T Petrol (274.910)
  • 180 BlueTEC, -T Diesel (626.951 (R9M))
  • 180 D Diesel (654.916)
  • 180 Petrol (264.915)
  • 180, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (274.910)
  • 200 BlueTEC, -T Diesel (626.951 (R9M))
  • 200 CDI Diesel (651.921)
  • 200 D Diesel (654.916)
  • 200 D Diesel (654.920)
  • 200 EQ Boost, -4MATIC Petrol (264.915)
  • 200, -4MATIC, -T Petrol (274.920)
  • 220 BlueTEC, -4MATIC, -T Diesel (651.921)
  • 220 D, -4MATIC, -T Diesel (654.920)
  • 220 D, -4MATIC, -T Diesel (654.920)
  • 250 BlueTEC, -4MATIC, -T Diesel (651.921)
  • 250, -T Petrol (274.920)
  • 300 d, -4MATIC Diesel (654.920)
  • 300 EQ Boost, -4MATIC, -T Petrol (264.920)
  • 300 Petrol (274.920)
  • 350 E (Plug-in Hybrid) Electricity,Petrol (274.920)
  • 400 4MATIC Petrol (276.823)
  • 43 AMG 4MATIC Petrol (276.823)
  • 450 / 43 AMG 4MATIC Petrol (276.823)
  • 63 AMG Petrol (177.980)
  • 63 AMG S Petrol (177.980)
C-Class 2021-2025 8
  • 180 EQ Boost 48V (MHEV),Petrol (254.915)
  • 200 d EQ Boost 48V (MHEV),Diesel (654.820)
  • 200 EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (254.915)
  • 220 d EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Diesel (654.820)
  • 300 d EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Diesel (654.820)
  • 300 e Electricity,Petrol (254.920)
  • 300 EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (254.920)
  • 43 AMG 4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (139.580)
Renew the battery (2004 - ) 0h45
Renew the battery ( - 2003) 0h45

What is the role of the battery in a Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

The battery is primarily used to start the engine and to power electrical equipment when the engine is off. When the engine is running, the alternator provides the energy needed by the various electrical systems. During this operating phase, the battery stores electrical energy in chemical form. This energy is released as electrical current when the engine is switched off again.

What are the different types of Mercedes-Benz C-Class battery?

There are three main types of lead/acid battery:

  • Open battery: Designed for older vehicles with reduced electrical/electronic equipment and without Stop and Start. Requires regular electrolyte level checks.
  • EFB battery (Enhanced Flooded Battery): An improved open battery with reduced water loss. Suitable for simple Stop and Start systems. Maintenance-free.
  • AGM battery (Absorbent Glass Mat): Sealed battery with excellent charge/discharge and vibration resistance. Suitable for Stop and Start with regenerative braking. Maintenance-free.

When should you change your Mercedes-Benz C-Class battery?

The battery is a wear part that should be changed at the first signs of weakness (difficulty starting). The vehicle maintenance plan rarely specifies periodic replacement. Battery life depends on usage conditions, battery type, and vehicle condition. Average life is about 5 years.

How to choose your Mercedes-Benz C-Class battery?

For replacement, obtain a battery with the same specifications as the old one: voltage (12V), dimensions, battery type (AGM), storage capacity in Ah, starting current in A, terminal positions. You can fit a battery with slightly higher capacity and starting current. AGM vehicles must use AGM replacements.

How to change your Mercedes-Benz C-Class battery without data loss?

To avoid resetting systems and losing vehicle data (radio, clock, settings), use an electronic memory saver (maintains 12V in the electrical circuit while replacing the battery). Connect it to battery cables, accessory socket, or diagnostic socket before disconnecting. Available from €10; prefer a version protected against reversed connections and short circuits.

Is it difficult to change the Mercedes-Benz C-Class battery?

Battery replacement presents no particular difficulty unless elements obstruct access (fuse board, engine management ECU). Difficulty level 1/5: technically very easy. The step-by-step method covers: switch off ignition and all consumers, connect memory saver, remove obstructions, disconnect terminals (negative first), remove battery, clean tray and terminals, fit new battery, reconnect (positive first), check systems and reset as needed.

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5 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
C-Class 1993-2001 1993-2001 180, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.920), 180, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.921), 200 Diesel, -T Diesel (604.915), 200 Kompressor T Petrol (111.956), 200, -T Petrol (111.941), 200, -T Petrol (111.952), 200, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.945), 220 CDI, -T Diesel (611.960), 220 D Diesel (604.910… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
C-Class 2000-2007 2000-2007 160 Kompressor Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.921), 180 Kompressor, -T, -Coupe, LPG LPG,Petrol (271.946), 180, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.951), 200 CDI, -T Diesel (611.962), 200 CDI, -T Diesel (611.962), 200 CDI, -T Diesel (646.962), 200 CDI, -T, -Coupe Diesel (646.962), 200 … Diesel, LPG, Petrol
C-Class 2007-2014 2007-2014 180 BlueEFF, -LPG LPG,Petrol (274.910), 180 CDI BlueEFF, -T Diesel (651.913), 180 CGi, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.820), 180 Kompressor BlueEFF, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.910), 180 Kompressor, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.952), 200 CDI BlueEFF Diesel (646.812), 200 CDI BlueEFF, … Diesel, LPG, Petrol
C-Class 2014-2022 2014-2022 160 Petrol (264.915), 160, -T Petrol (274.910), 180 BlueTEC, -T Diesel (626.951 (R9M)), 180 D Diesel (654.916), 180 Petrol (264.915), 180, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (274.910), 200 BlueTEC, -T Diesel (626.951 (R9M)), 200 CDI Diesel (651.921), 200 D Diesel (654.916), 200 D Diesel (654.9… Diesel, Electricity, LPG, Petrol
C-Class 2021-2025 2021-2025 180 EQ Boost 48V (MHEV),Petrol (254.915), 200 d EQ Boost 48V (MHEV),Diesel (654.820), 200 EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (254.915), 220 d EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Diesel (654.820), 300 d EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Diesel (654.820), 300 e Electricity,Petrol (254.920), … 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, Petrol

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