# AUDI A8 D5 batteries

> We stock 6 batteries that fit the AUDI A8 D5 across its 4 generations (1994-2025), from 70 to 110 Ah, with cold cranking between 760 and 950 A and prices starting at 94.55 € including VAT.

## AUDI A8 D5 generations

Each generation takes a different battery. If you are torn between two, check the body style or use the number plate lookup.

| Generation | Years | Body | Batteries | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 D5 | 2017–2025 | berlina | 9 | /gb/car-batteries/audi/a8-d5-4n2-4n8-4nc-4nl |
| A8 D4 | 2009–2019 | berlina | 40 | /gb/car-batteries/audi/a8-d4-4h2-4h8-4hc-4hl |
| A8 D3 | 2002–2010 | berlina | 50 | /gb/car-batteries/audi/a8-d3-4e2-4e8 |
| A8 D2 | 1994–2005 | berlina | 69 | /gb/car-batteries/audi/a8-d2-4d2-4d8 |

## Best-selling batteries for the AUDI A8 D5

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start-Stop battery Varta A7 12V 70Ah 760A AGM | 12 | 70 | 760 | AGM | 118,15 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a7-agm-12v-70ah-760a |
| Car battery Varta H3 12V 100Ah 830A | 12 | 100 | 830 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 109,23 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-h3-12v-100ah-830a |
| Car battery Varta G3 12V 95Ah 800A | 12 | 95 | 800 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 94,55 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-g3-12v-95ah-800a |
| Car battery Varta I1 12V 110Ah 920A | 12 | 110 | 920 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 123,05 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-i1-12v-110ah-920a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A5 12V 95Ah 850A AGM | 12 | 95 | 850 | AGM | 169,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a5-agm-12v-95ah-850a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A4 12V 105Ah 950A AGM | 12 | 105 | 950 | AGM | 172,14 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a4-agm-12v-105ah-950a |

## How to know which battery your AUDI A8 D5 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 D5 needs

Start-Stop on the modern A8 D5 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.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which battery does a AUDI A8 D5 take?
It depends on the generation and engine: there are 6 compatible batteries in total, from 70 to 110 Ah and 760 to 950 A of cold cranking. The best sellers for this model are Start-Stop battery Varta A7 12V 70Ah 760A AGM, Car battery Varta H3 12V 100Ah 830A, Car battery Varta G3 12V 95Ah 800A. With your plate we tell you the exact one in seconds.

### How much does a AUDI A8 D5 battery cost?
Between 94.55 € and 172.14 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (AGM, lead-acid). Start-Stop versions (AGM or EFB) sit at the top of the range because they withstand many more cycles.

### How do I know which generation my A8 D5 is?
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.

### Can I fit a battery with more amps?
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.

### How long does a AUDI A8 D5 battery last?
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.

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Updated: 2026-08-03 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/audi/a8