MB W202: What is the correct battery size placed in the boot?

[noogieman]

Going to buy a new battery for my car.
I'm not sure about correct size?
Could this be correct size 353 x 175 x 190 mm for W202 battery fitted in the boot?

Would you spend a few quid more for an AGM batttery instead of buying regular acid battery?
I have a charger CTEK MX7.0 with AGM option, might as well try this AGM battery if you recommend it for a 26 year old car?

Thanks for your help.

 

[Will]

Not sure where you are located, but MB 100Ah batteries for passenger cars were about half price from some of the commercial dealers in the UK (as used on older Sprinter vans etc) - same part number.

MB original batteries were made by Varta.

I don’t think your W202 needs an AGM battery.

 

[DSM10000]

Measure the existing battery and also check the number on it..
AGM would be of no advantage.

 

[noogieman]

Not sure where you are located, but MB 100Ah batteries for passenger cars were about half price from some of the commercial dealers in the UK (as used on older Sprinter vans etc) - same part number.

MB original batteries were made by Varta.

I don’t think your W202 needs an AGM battery.

Do you refer to Hedin Automotive having special offers?
This swedish W*NKER company should be avoided at any time!
Nothing but sh1te amateurs from Hedin, I hope this company goes bankrupt and kaput, I fu***ng hate them!

Measure the existing battery and also check the number on it..
AGM would be of no advantage.

I had to chuck it and take it to recycling.
Don't have a batt no more.
I checked carpart sites, battery size shows 353mm length for w202?
Just want to make sure not to buy the wrong size?

AGM avoids leaks from battery lead acid, seen very nasty battery trays on MB corroded by lead batteries therefore being curious about new battery technology like AGM.

Would AGM batteries have an advantage over lead acid when it comes to my cars factory power options?

Price difference is approx 50 quid between AGM vs lead acid battery.
95Ah Varta Professional DP AGM LA95 - starter effect 850 Aen
95Ah Varta Blue Dynamic EFB N95 - starter effect 850 Aen

 

[DSM10000]

A Lead acid battery shouldn't leak unless overcharged.

 

[noogieman]

A Lead acid battery shouldn't leak unless overcharged.

That won't happen with a CTEK, no worries there mate.

 

[DSM10000]

That won't happen with a CTEK, no worries there mate.

Overcharged by the Alternator.

 

[noogieman]

Overcharged by the Alternator.

Yeah, that could happen.
Is the OVP regulator bad when this happens?

 

[Will]

Do you refer to Hedin Automotive having special offers?

I’ve not bought a battery from Hedin before, this was a few years ago but most MB commercial dealers will have keener pricing on consumables like batteries in my experience.



I think that will be okay for your C43 and shouldn’t be too expensive