Batteries Strong at the start, reliable on the road
Batteries from Bosch
Product portfolio & expert interview
S5 A with AGM technology
For frequent starts and stops and support for brake energy recovery (recuperation)
Comparison of battery types
S5 A |
S4 E |
S5 |
S5 AX |
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Technology
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S5 A
AGM
Absorbent Glass Mat(1), Special grid design(2) |
S4 E
EFB
Enhanced Flooded Battery(3), Special grid design(2) |
S5
Lead-acid SLI
Starting-Lighting-Ignition/Starter battery with special grid design(2) and labyrinth cover(4) |
S5 AX
AGM
Absorbent Glass Mat(1) |
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Areas of application
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S5 A
Vehicles of a newer model year or higher class with start/stop system and braking energy recovery (recuperation) and many electrical consumers
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S4 E
Vehicles of a newer model year or higher class with start/stop system and many electrical consumers
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S5
Newer or higher class vehicles with many electrical consumers
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S5 AX
High-end vehicles with a large number of electrical consumers
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Service life
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S5 A
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S4 E
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S5
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S5 AX
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Cold start power
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S5 A
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S4 E
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S5
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S5 AX
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Cycle stability
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S5 A
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S4 E
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S5
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S5 AX
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Number of electrical consumers
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S5 A
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S4 E
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S5
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S5 AX
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Suitability for short journeys
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S5 A
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S4 E
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S5
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S5 AX
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(2) Special grid design: patented stamping process for optimized current flow, less corrosion and long service life
(3) EFB (Enhanced Flooded Battery): positive plate coated with polyester scrim provides additional support for the active material and high cycle stability
(4) Labyrinth cap: returns condensed water to the battery, integrated central degassing, backfire protection and additional sealing ring for high operational safety


