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Audi A8 battery: what each engine takes, with prices

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Which battery does a Audi take?

Based on 337 orders from Audi owners, the best-selling batteries are battery Varta A7 12V 70Ah 760A AGM, Car battery Varta E44 12V 77Ah 780A and Car battery Varta E11 12V 74Ah 680A. Capacity ranges from 45 to 110 Ah depending on model and engine: confirm it by choosing your model.

Which battery each Audi takes

For guidance: the exact battery depends on engine and year. Confirm it by choosing your version. Data from 337 real orders from Audi owners.

What Audi owners buy

Reviews from Audi owners

  • ★★★★★

    «Rápido el servicio y producto correcto y a buen precio»

    Juan A. · Audi A4 B8 · Varta A5 12V 95Ah 850A AGM
  • ★★★★★

    «Todo perfecto, elegí la opción de transporte rápido y fue así. Si. Problemas alguno. La batería nueva y cargada para su uso directo, cambiar y a funcionar, una maravilla.»

    David M. · Audi A5 · Varta G3 12V 95Ah 800A
  • ★★★★★

    «Sin ningun problema en arranque en frio ni en caliente. en un audi a4 b8 2012.»

    Alfonso G. · Audi A4 B8 Avant · Varta A5 12V 95Ah 850A AGM

We stock 6 batteries that fit the Audi A8 across its 4 generations (1994-2025), from 70 to 110 Ah, with cold cranking between 760 and 950 A and prices starting at 95.20 € including VAT.

  • 📅 1994–2025
  • 🚗 4 generations
  • 🔋 6 compatible batteries
  • from 95.20 €

Frequently asked questions

It depends on the engine. Audi A8 owners mostly buy Varta I1 110Ah (123.70 €), Varta A4 105Ah (189.30 €) and Varta E13 70Ah (68.90 €) from us. The table shows the recommended battery for each engine with its price (VAT included) and a link to its page; with your number plate or VIN we tell you the exact one in seconds.
Between 95.20 € and 189.30 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (lead-acid, AGM). Start-Stop versions (AGM or EFB) sit at the top of the range because they withstand many more cycles.
By the registration year: A8 D5 (2017-2025); A8 D4 (2009-2019); A8 D3 (2002-2010); A8 D2 (1994-2005). If your year falls in the overlap between two generations, tell them apart by body type (hatchback, estate or coupé) or use the plate finder, which settles it with no doubt.
Yes, as long as the dimensions fit the tray and the terminal layout matches. More capacity (Ah) and more cold cranking (A) do not harm the vehicle: the alternator charges it the same and you gain margin in winter. What you must never do is go below the original figures.
Between 4 and 6 years in normal use. Start-Stop batteries (AGM/EFB) tend to last slightly less in city driving because of the number of starts, but they are designed for that cycling. If the car sits unused for weeks or you notice slow cranking in the cold, get it checked.

Which battery does a Audi A8 take?

It depends on the engine. Audi A8 owners mostly buy Varta I1 110Ah (123.70 €), Varta A4 105Ah (189.30 €) and Varta E13 70Ah (68.90 €) from us. The table shows the recommended battery for each engine with its price (VAT included) and a link to its page; with your number plate or VIN we tell you the exact one in seconds.

Source: 7 orders from customers with a Audi A8 (our own data). · Updated

Recommended battery for each Audi A8 engine

EngineGenerationRecommended batteryPrice
batteryAudi A8 3.7 quattro 280 CV A8 D3 (2002–2010) Varta H3 100Ah €109.90 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 4.2 quattro 335 CV A8 D3 (2002–2010) Varta I1 110Ah €123.70 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 3.0 TDI quattro 262 CV A8 D4 (2009–2019) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 2.8 FSI 210 CV A8 D3 (2002–2010) Varta H3 100Ah €109.90 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 4.0 TDI quattro 275 CV A8 D3 (2002–2010) Varta H3 100Ah €109.90 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 3.3 TDI quattro 224 CV A8 D2 (1994–2005) Varta H3 100Ah €109.90 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 45 TDI quattro 249 CV A8 D5 (2017–2025) Varta A4 105Ah €189.30 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 50 TDI Mild Hybrid quattro 286 CV A8 D5 (2017–2025) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 50 TFSI Mild Hybrid quattro 286 CV A8 D5 (2017–2025) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 55 TFSI Mild Hybrid quattro 340 CV A8 D5 (2017–2025) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 60 TDI Mild Hybrid quattro 435 CV A8 D5 (2017–2025) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 60 TFSI Mild Hybrid quattro 460 CV A8 D5 (2017–2025) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 60 TFSI e quattro 340 CV A8 D5 (2017–2025) Varta A4 105Ah €189.30 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 60 TFSI e quattro 449 CV A8 D5 (2017–2025) Varta A4 105Ah €189.30 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 S8 Mild Hybrid quattro 571 CV A8 D5 (2017–2025) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid 245 CV A8 D4 (2009–2019) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 2.0 TFSI quattro 252 CV A8 D4 (2009–2019) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 2.5 TFSI 204 CV A8 D4 (2009–2019) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 3.0 TDI 204 CV A8 D4 (2009–2019) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 3.0 TDI quattro 211 CV A8 D4 (2009–2019) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 3.0 TDI quattro 239 CV A8 D4 (2009–2019) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 3.0 TDI quattro 250 CV A8 D4 (2009–2019) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 3.0 TDI quattro 258 CV A8 D4 (2009–2019) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro 290 CV A8 D4 (2009–2019) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro 310 CV A8 D4 (2009–2019) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro 333 CV A8 D4 (2009–2019) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 4.0 TFSI quattro 420 CV A8 D4 (2009–2019) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 4.0 TFSI quattro 435 CV A8 D4 (2009–2019) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 4.2 FSI quattro 371 CV A8 D4 (2009–2019) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 4.2 TDI quattro 351 CV A8 D4 (2009–2019) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 4.2 TDI quattro 385 CV A8 D4 (2009–2019) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 50 TDI quattro 286 CV A8 D4 (2009–2019) Varta A4 105Ah €189.30 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 55 TFSI quattro 340 CV A8 D4 (2009–2019) Varta A4 105Ah €189.30 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 6.3 W12 quattro 500 CV A8 D4 (2009–2019) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 S8 plus quattro 605 CV A8 D4 (2009–2019) Varta A4 105Ah €189.30 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 S8 quattro 520 CV A8 D4 (2009–2019) Varta A5 95Ah €179.99 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 3.0 218 CV A8 D3 (2002–2010) Varta H3 100Ah €109.90 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 3.0 220 CV A8 D3 (2002–2010) Varta I1 110Ah €123.70 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 3.0 TDI quattro 211 CV A8 D3 (2002–2010) Varta H3 100Ah €109.90 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 3.0 TDI quattro 233 CV A8 D3 (2002–2010) Varta H3 100Ah €109.90 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 3.0 quattro 218 CV A8 D3 (2002–2010) Varta G3 95Ah €95.20 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 3.0 quattro 220 CV A8 D3 (2002–2010) Varta G3 95Ah €95.20 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 3.2 FSI 260 CV A8 D3 (2002–2010) Varta H3 100Ah €109.90 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 3.2 FSI quattro 260 CV A8 D3 (2002–2010) Varta H3 100Ah €109.90 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 4.2 FSI quattro 350 CV A8 D3 (2002–2010) Varta I1 110Ah €123.70 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 4.2 TDI quattro 320 CV A8 D3 (2002–2010) Varta H3 100Ah €109.90 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 4.2 TDI quattro 326 CV A8 D3 (2002–2010) Varta H3 100Ah €109.90 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 6.0 W12 quattro 450 CV A8 D3 (2002–2010) Varta H3 100Ah €109.90 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 S8 quattro 441 CV A8 D3 (2002–2010) Varta G3 95Ah €95.20 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 S8 quattro 450 CV A8 D3 (2002–2010) Varta I1 110Ah €123.70 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 2.5 TDI 150 CV A8 D2 (1994–2005) Varta H3 100Ah €109.90 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 2.5 TDI 180 CV A8 D2 (1994–2005) Varta H3 100Ah €109.90 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 2.5 TDI quattro 150 CV A8 D2 (1994–2005) Varta H3 100Ah €109.90 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 2.5 TDI quattro 180 CV A8 D2 (1994–2005) Varta H3 100Ah €109.90 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 2.8 163 CV A8 D2 (1994–2005) Varta H3 100Ah €109.90 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 2.8 174 CV A8 D2 (1994–2005) Varta H3 100Ah €109.90 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 2.8 193 CV A8 D2 (1994–2005) Varta H3 100Ah €109.90 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 2.8 quattro 163 CV A8 D2 (1994–2005) Varta H3 100Ah €109.90 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 2.8 quattro 174 CV A8 D2 (1994–2005) Varta H3 100Ah €109.90 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryAudi A8 2.8 quattro 193 CV A8 D2 (1994–2005) Varta H3 100Ah €109.90 incl. VAT View battery →

Best-selling batteries for the Audi A8 · Updated 30/10/2026

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How to know which battery your Audi A8 takes

The real shortcut is your registration number. It settles generation, engine and factory battery in seconds — exactly where most people get it wrong when buying.

You can also work it out yourself: find the registration date in the vehicle documents and locate it in the table. If the year overlaps two generations, the body style — hatch, estate or coupé — tells them apart.

One last check: the label on the fitted battery gives you the reference capacity and cold cranking. Match or improve those numbers, and make sure the case size and polarity suit your battery tray.

Start-Stop: which battery your A8 needs

Start-Stop on the modern A8 changes the rules: the battery takes hundreds of micro-cycles daily. The correct answer is EFB for basic systems and AGM where braking energy is recovered. Dropping to a conventional battery is the most expensive mistake you can make here.

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