They may say Group 49, but that is for the main battery in the trunk. A
Group 49 battery is 15" x 6 7/8" x 7 3/16". A 211 uses a dual battery
system because of all the consumers.
The front battery, is # 90 here:
http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb2.asp?TP=1&F=211070&M=113%2E967&GA=722%...33&CT=F
Part number 211 541 00 01, it is 12V/12AH.
Here is a site that sells glass mat [AGM] motorcycle batteries, which is
what the 211 must use, but they are $84 to $106 each. I do not know the size
by these numbers. Same price as the dealer.
http://www.batteriesnorthwest.com/index.cfm?opt=products&CID=83
I would NOT recommend a regular lead acid battery!!
"Tiger" <tiger0002 RemoveThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:476acbb2$0$31164$607ed4bc@cv.net...
> I am not sure what you mean by motorcycle battery... that's a tiny thing.
I
> checked with Sears, Autozone and Advanced Auto Parts and both said Group
49
> battery... which is typical of Mercedes.
>
> I buy only Autozone batteries... best warranty and no hassle with
reasonable
> price. 7 years warranty for $85.
>
> >> Stay informed about: 211 frt battery alternate