Change Car Battery Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Change Car Battery

Very easy 0h30–0h45 ~50–75£
Estimated time 0h30–0h45
Estimated labour cost ~50–75£
Difficulty Very easy
Vehicles
Sprinter I 1995-2006 25
  • 208 CDI RWD Diesel (611.987)
  • 210 D RWD Diesel (602.980)
  • 211 CDI RWD Diesel (611.981)
  • 212 D RWD Diesel (602.980)
  • 213 CDI Diesel (611.983)
  • 213 CDI RWD Diesel (611.981)
  • 214 RWD Petrol (111.979)
  • 214 RWD Petrol (111.984)
  • 216 CDI RWD Diesel (612.981)
  • 308 CDI RWD Diesel (611.987)
  • 310 D RWD,4WD Diesel (602.980)
  • 311 CDI RWD, 4WD Diesel (611.981)
  • 312 D RWD,4WD Diesel (602.980)
  • 313 CDI Diesel (611.983)
  • 313 CDI RWD,4WD Diesel (611.981)
  • 316 CDI RWD,4WD Diesel (612.981)
  • 408 CDI RWD Diesel (611.987)
  • 410 D RWD,4WD Diesel (602.980)
  • 411 CDI RWD,4WD Diesel (611.981)
  • 412 D RWD,4WD Diesel (602.980)
  • 413 CDI Diesel (611.983)
  • 413 CDI RWD,4WD Diesel (611.981)
  • 414 RWD Petrol (111.979)
  • 416 CDI RWD,4WD Diesel (612.981)
  • 616 CDI RWD Diesel (612.981)
Sprinter II 2006-2018 37
  • 209 CDI Diesel (646.984)
  • 210 CDI Diesel (651.956)
  • 211 CDI Diesel (651.955)
  • 211 CDI RWD Diesel (646.985)
  • 213 CDI Diesel (646.986)
  • 213 CDI/BlueTEC Diesel (651.955)
  • 214 CDI Diesel (651.955)
  • 215 CDI RWD Diesel (646.986)
  • 216 CDI Diesel (651.957)
  • 216 CDI/BlueTEC Diesel (651.955)
  • 216 RWD Petrol (271.951)
  • 218 CDI RWD Diesel (642.992)
  • 219 CDI/BlueTEC Diesel (642.896)
  • 224 RWD Petrol (272.979)
  • 310 CDI Diesel (651.956)
  • 311 CDI Diesel (651.955)
  • 313 CDI/BlueTEC, -4MATIC Diesel (651.955)
  • 314 CDI Diesel (651.955)
  • 316 CDI, -4MATIC Diesel (651.957)
  • 316 CDI/BlueTEC, -4MATIC Diesel (651.955)
  • 318 CDI, -4MATIC Diesel (642.992)
  • 413 CDI/BlueTEC Diesel (651.955)
  • 414 CDI Diesel (651.955)
  • 416 CDI Diesel (651.957)
  • 416 CDI/BlueTEC Diesel (651.955)
  • 509 CDI Diesel (646.984)
  • 510 CDI Diesel (651.956)
  • 511 CDI Diesel (651.955)
  • 511 CDI, -4MATIC Diesel (646.985)
  • 513 CDI/BlueTEC Diesel (651.955)
  • 514 CDI Diesel (651.955)
  • 515 CDI Diesel (646.986)
  • 516 CDI Diesel (651.957)
  • 516 CDI/BlueTEC Diesel (651.955)
  • 516 NGT RWD CNG,Petrol (271.951)
  • 518 CDI Diesel (642.992)
  • 519 CDI Diesel (642.896)
Sprinter III 2018-2025 6
  • 311 CDI RWD Diesel (651.958)
  • 316 CDI RWD, 4WD Diesel (651.958)
  • 319 CDI RWD Diesel (654.920)
  • 414 CDI RWD, 4WD Diesel (651.958)
  • 419 CDI RWD, 4WD Diesel (642.899)
  • 514 CDI RWD Diesel (651.958)

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

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 Sprinter 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 Sprinter 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 Sprinter 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 Sprinter 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 Sprinter 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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3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Sprinter I 1995-2006 1995-2006 208 CDI RWD Diesel (611.987), 210 D RWD Diesel (602.980), 211 CDI RWD Diesel (611.981), 212 D RWD Diesel (602.980), 213 CDI Diesel (611.983), 213 CDI RWD Diesel (611.981), 214 RWD Petrol (111.979), 214 RWD Petrol (111.984), 216 CDI RWD Diesel (612.981), 308 CDI RWD Diesel (611.9… Diesel, Petrol
Sprinter II 2006-2018 2006-2018 209 CDI Diesel (646.984), 210 CDI Diesel (651.956), 211 CDI Diesel (651.955), 211 CDI RWD Diesel (646.985), 213 CDI Diesel (646.986), 213 CDI/BlueTEC Diesel (651.955), 214 CDI Diesel (651.955), 215 CDI RWD Diesel (646.986), 216 CDI Diesel (651.956), 216 CDI Diesel (651.957), 216… CNG, Diesel, Petrol
Sprinter III 2018-2025 2018-2025 311 CDI RWD Diesel (651.958), 316 CDI RWD, 4WD Diesel (651.958), 319 CDI RWD Diesel (654.920), 414 CDI RWD, 4WD Diesel (651.958), 419 CDI RWD, 4WD Diesel (642.899), 514 CDI RWD Diesel (651.958) Diesel

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