Batteries for Alpina B10 3.2 260 hp (petrol, 1997-1998)
Which battery does a Alpina B10 3.2 need?
Specifications and battery: 3.2 (260 hp)
Alpina B10 3.2 (260 hp, petrol, 1997-1998): depending on the equipment, it takes a conventional 90 Ah, 720 A battery (353 × 175 × 190 mm) or a 100 Ah, 900 A EFB battery (353 × 175 × 190 mm). Measure your current battery before choosing. In every case the positive terminal is on the right.
- Brand
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Alpina
- Model
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B10 (E39)
- Built
- 08/1997 - 1998
- Power
- 191 kW / 260 hp
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,152 cc (3.2 L)
- Cylinders
- 6
- Body type
- Saloon
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine codes
- M60 B30 (308S6K)
Battery for this engine
| Version | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Size (L×W×H) | Polarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depending on equipment 1 | Conventional | 90 Ah | 720 A | 353 × 175 × 190 mm | + on the right |
| Depending on equipment 2 | EFB | 100 Ah | 900 A | 353 × 175 × 190 mm | + on the right |
The same batteries also fit the 4.6 V8 (340 hp) engine of this model.
Data: vehicle specifications and the battery manufacturer's application catalogue.
Battery analysis for your Alpina B10 3.2
Quick answer You need an EFB battery of 100 Ah. Our recommendation: TUDOR TL1000.
Prices and availability updated on 20/10/2026
Based on the batteries we found for your vehicle, our experts help you pick the right one.
📋 What we found
For your Alpina B10 3.2 we found 7 compatible batteries. This list includes 1 Start-Stop battery and 6 conventional batteries (non Start-Stop).
⚡ Battery type for your vehicle
Does your Alpina B10 3.2 have a Start-Stop system? It shuts the engine off at short stops (traffic lights, jams) and restarts it automatically when you release the brake/clutch. If your dashboard has an "A-OFF" button or an engine icon with a circular arrow, it has it.
How do I know if my car has Start-Stop?
What happens if I fit a conventional battery in a Start-Stop car?
🔋 Technology (AGM / EFB)
✓ All Start-Stop batteries in the list are EFB. They fit your car if the factory battery was EFB. If your current battery was AGM, check with us before buying: EFB cannot replace AGM.
📊 View AGM vs EFB vs Conventional — full comparison
⭐ Our recommendation
For your Alpina B10 3.2 we recommend the TUDOR TL1000 (EFB, 100 Ah). It also has the highest capacity (Ah) on the list — more autonomy to power consumers with the engine off and more reserve for prolonged loads.
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Verified selection
- Class: Car Batteries
- Brand: Alpina
- Model: B10
- Engine: 3.2
Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries
AGM or EFB battery for start-stop vehicles and for cars with high energy demand (many electrical consumers, frequent starts). More charge cycles, better charge recovery and longer service life.
Does your car have Start-Stop?
Start-Stop switches the engine off at traffic lights. If your car has it, it needs an AGM or EFB battery.
There are no batteries of that type for this engine. Try "Show all" or message us.
Compare the technologies available for your car
A higher technology withstands more charge and discharge cycles, according to manufacturers. If your car has Start-Stop, it needs EFB or AGM.
- Conventional (lead-acid) For normal use in cars without Start-Stop. from €95.95 View TUDOR TC900
- EFB Up to 2× more cycles than a conventional battery. Good for short trips and city driving. from €108.60 +€12.65 View TUDOR TL1000
| Category | Make | Reference | Capacity | Cold cranking | Dimensions | Technology | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries | TUDOR | TL1000 | 100 Ah | 900 A | 353×175×190 mm | EFB | €108.60 | More info |
Conventional Battery
This is a standard or conventional battery for vehicles without a start-stop system
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Car battery Varta F6 12V 90Ah 720A
- 12 V
- 90 Ah
- 720 A
Dimensions 353×175×190 mm
- ✓ OEM fitment
€105.80
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Car battery Varta H3 12V 100Ah 830A
- 12 V
- 100 Ah
- 830 A
Dimensions 353×175×190 mm
€109.90
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Car battery Varta G3 12V 95Ah 800A
- 12 V
- 95 Ah
- 800 A
Dimensions 353×175×190 mm
€95.20
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Car battery Tudor TB950 12V 95Ah 800A
- 12 V
- 95 Ah
- 800 A
Dimensions 353×175×190 mm
€86.90
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Car battery Tudor TC900 12V 90Ah 720A
- 12 V
- 90 Ah
- 720 A
- Flooded TUDOR TC900 · 90 Ah · 720 A
Dimensions 353×175×190 mm
€95.95
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Car battery Exide EC900 12V 90Ah 720A
- 12 V
- 90 Ah
- 720 A
Dimensions 353×175×190 mm
€107.50
| Category | Make | Reference | Capacity | Cold cranking | Dimensions | Technology | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional Battery | VARTA | F6 | 90 Ah | 720 A | 353×175×190 mm | — | €105.80 | More info |
| Conventional Battery | VARTA | H3 | 100 Ah | 830 A | 353×175×190 mm | — | €109.90 | More info |
| Conventional Battery | VARTA | G3 | 95 Ah | 800 A | 353×175×190 mm | — | €95.20 | More info |
| Conventional Battery | TUDOR | TB950 | 95 Ah | 800 A | 353×175×190 mm | — | €86.90 | More info |
| Conventional Battery | TUDOR | TC900 | 90 Ah | 720 A | 353×175×190 mm | Flooded | €95.95 | More info |
| Conventional Battery | EXIDE | EC900 | 90 Ah | 720 A | 353×175×190 mm | — | €107.50 | More info |
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Frequently asked questions
- Yes, you can install a higher capacity (Ah) battery as long as the physical dimensions fit your Alpina B10 3.2 battery compartment and the positive terminal position matches.
- The Alpina B10 3.2 requires a battery with the correct capacity (Ah) and Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) for this engine. Compatible batteries offer 90-100 Ah, 720-830 A (CCA), 12 V, case H8/L5, conventional flooded technology. Browse the compatible battery list below.
- The exact Ah rating for the Alpina B10 3.2 depends on the vehicle's original electrical consumers. Compatible batteries offer 90-100 Ah, 720-830 A (CCA), 12 V, case H8/L5, conventional flooded technology. Use our finder for a precise recommendation.
- With normal use, a battery for the Alpina B10 3.2 lasts 3–5 years. A healthy alternator and avoiding deep discharges significantly extend battery life.
- To find the exact battery you need, you need to know the make, model, and engine. If your car has a Start-Stop system (the engine shuts off at traffic lights), you need an AGM or EFB battery. An AGM battery can only be replaced with another AGM battery. However, an EFB battery can be replaced with either another EFB or an AGM battery, as the latter is superior.
- The standard battery is the conventional type. The EFB battery withstands start/stop cycles better. The AGM battery is the most durable and is mandatory in cars with Start-Stop and regenerative braking. Never replace an AGM battery with an EFB or standard battery.
- Use the search tool by selecting your vehicle's make and model. Our system automatically filters compatible part numbers verified by our technicians. If you have any questions, contact us via WhatsApp.
- All our batteries come with the legal guarantee provided by consumer law against manufacturing defects. If a battery has a manufacturing defect, it will be replaced at no cost to the user.
- Under normal circumstances, batteries usually arrive within 1 to 2 days of ordering. However, there are some cases where delivery may take a little longer: peak seasons (Black Friday, Christmas, etc.), palletized shipments, occasional stock shortages, etc.
- In mainland Spain and Portugal delivery takes 24 working hours if you order before 6:00 pm and the battery is in stock; for the Balearic Islands and other EU destinations allow 2 to 5 days. Batteries are shipped fully charged and ready to install.
- ⚠ Then you need a battery designed for Start-Stop (EFB or AGM). We have hidden the conventional batteries from the list: fitting them in your car would ruin the battery within months and could damage the alternator. The batteries below are built for the frequent charge/discharge cycles of Start-Stop. 💡 Great. You can buy either a conventional or a Start-Stop (EFB or AGM) battery: a Start-Stop battery is perfectly valid in a non-Start-Stop car and is actually more robust (longer life, better cold-start performance). It is just a bit pricier. On vehicles older than year 2000, an EFB is preferable to an AGM: legacy alternators charge at a fixed voltage without temperature compensation, and an AGM needs a more precise charging profile to avoid losing life quickly — an EFB tolerates the classic alternator profile better. 💡 If in doubt, play it safe: buy a Start-Stop battery (EFB or AGM). It works in Start-Stop cars and non-Start-Stop cars alike, lasts longer and avoids any risk. You only pay a few euros more than a conventional one.
Guides
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This vehicle uses a conventional flooded battery: no BMS registration is required, the alternator will charge it directly.