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BMW 3 Series batteries

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Which battery does a BMW take?

Based on 323 orders from BMW owners, the best-selling batteries are battery Varta A5 12V 95Ah 850A AGM, battery Varta A4 12V 105Ah 950A AGM and battery Varta A6 12V 80Ah 800A AGM. Capacity ranges from 12 to 120 Ah depending on model and engine: confirm it by choosing your model.

Which battery each BMW takes

ModelEngineBest sellerAlternativeFrom
3 Series Petrol / diesel battery Varta A5 12V 95Ah 850A AGM Car battery Varta F17 12V 80Ah 740A 97.80 €
3 Series Hybrid battery Varta A8 12V 60Ah 680A AGM battery Varta A7 12V 70Ah 760A AGM 107.40 €
5 Series Petrol / diesel battery Varta A4 12V 105Ah 950A AGM Car battery Varta I1 12V 110Ah 920A 123.70 €
5 Series Hybrid battery Varta A5 12V 95Ah 850A AGM battery Varta A4 12V 105Ah 950A AGM 172.80 €
1 Series Petrol / diesel battery Varta A5 12V 95Ah 850A AGM battery Varta A6 12V 80Ah 800A AGM 147.30 €
X5 Petrol / diesel battery Varta A4 12V 105Ah 950A AGM Car battery Varta H3 12V 100Ah 830A 109.90 €
X3 Petrol / diesel battery Varta A5 12V 95Ah 850A AGM battery Varta A4 12V 105Ah 950A AGM 172.80 €
X1 Petrol / diesel battery Varta A6 12V 80Ah 800A AGM battery Exide EK800 12V 80Ah 800A AGM 119.20 €

For guidance: the exact battery depends on engine and year. Confirm it by choosing your version. Data from 323 real orders from BMW owners.

What BMW owners buy

Reviews from BMW owners

  • ★★★★★

    «Servicio rápido, máxima calidad al mejor precio.»

    Juan M. · BMW 3 Coupe · Tudor TB740 12V 74Ah 680A
  • ★★★★★

    «Compré una batería y me equivoqué en las medidas porque en una web comentaron que las medidas valdrían pero no fue así. Tuve que cambiar la batería y comprar otra. Aunque tengo que decir que tuve que reclamar también en varias ocasiones la »

    Carlos H. · BMW X2 · Varta A7 12V 70Ah 760A AGM
  • ★★★★★

    «Monte la batería en un BMW x3 lo que fue una tarea fácil ya que la lleva bajo el maletero. Después de usarla por más de un mes arranca perfectamente tanto en frío como en caliente. La relación calidad precio me parece bastante buena . Ahora»

    Roberto M. · BMW X3 · Varta G3 12V 95Ah 800A

The BMW 3 Series has run through 25 generations between 1990 and 2025, and we cover every one of them with 25 compatible batteries: 41 to 105 Ah, 360 to 950 A of cold cranking, from 53.20 € with VAT.

  • 📅 1990–2025
  • 🚗 25 generations
  • 🔋 25 compatible batteries
  • from 53.20 €

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Frequently asked questions

It depends on the generation and engine: there are 25 compatible batteries in total, from 41 to 105 Ah and 360 to 950 A of cold cranking. The best sellers for this model are Car battery Varta E11 12V 74Ah 680A, Car battery Varta E44 12V 77Ah 780A, Start-Stop battery Varta A7 12V 70Ah 760A AGM. With your plate we tell you the exact one in seconds.
Between 53.20 € and 179.99 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (lead-acid, AGM, EFB). Start-Stop versions (AGM or EFB) sit at the top of the range because they withstand many more cycles.
By the registration year: 3 Touring VI (2019-2025); 3 Touring Van II (2019-2025); 3 VI (2018-2025); 3 Touring V (2012-2019); 3 Gran Turismo (2012-2025); 3 Touring Van I (2012-2019). 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.

Best-selling batteries for the BMW 3 Series · Updated 23/10/2026

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How to know which battery your BMW 3 Series 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.

Another route is the vehicle paperwork: the registration date places you in one of the generations listed. In the overlap years, body style is the detail that separates them.

Before ordering, inspect your existing battery: its label lists the Ah and the starting amps. The replacement must match or beat both — never fall short — and share the same size and positive terminal side.

Start-Stop: which battery your 3 Series needs

The later 3 Series generations run Start-Stop, which puts the battery through hundreds of micro-cycles a day. These cars require EFB (basic Start-Stop) or AGM (Start-Stop with regenerative braking): fitting a conventional battery instead cuts service life to a few months and the ECU may disable the function. Rule of thumb: never downgrade from the technology fitted at the factory.

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