Batteries for BMW 3 Compact 320 td 136 hp (diesel, 2001-2002)
Which battery does a BMW 3 Compact 320 td need?
Specifications and battery: 320 td (136 hp)
BMW 3 Compact 320 td (136 hp, diesel, 2001-2002) takes a conventional 74 Ah, 680 A battery (278 × 175 × 190 mm), with the positive terminal on the right.
- Brand
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BMW
- Model
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3 Compact (E46)
- Built
- 10/2001 - 2002
- Power
- 100 kW / 136 hp
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc (2 L)
- Cylinders
- 4
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine codes
- M47 D20 (204D4)
Battery for this engine
| Version | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Size (L×W×H) | Polarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | Conventional | 74 Ah | 680 A | 278 × 175 × 190 mm | + on the right |
Data: vehicle specifications and the battery manufacturer's application catalogue.
Battery analysis for your BMW 3 Compact 320 td
Quick answer You need an ordinary lead-acid battery of 74 Ah. Our recommendation: VARTA E11.
Prices and availability updated on 25/10/2026
Based on the batteries we found for your vehicle, our experts help you pick the right one.
📋 What we found
For your BMW 3 Compact 320 td we found 4 compatible batteries. This list includes 1 Start-Stop battery and 3 conventional batteries (non Start-Stop).
⚡ Battery type for your vehicle
✓ Your BMW 3 Compact 320 td does not need a Start-Stop battery. The conventional ones shown fit your vehicle and are the most affordable option. If you want a higher-quality, longer-lasting battery, you can also fit an EFB or AGM as an upgrade — they are fully compatible and last more years.
🔋 Technology (AGM / EFB)
✓ All Start-Stop batteries in the list are AGM. If your current battery is AGM, this is the right replacement. If it is EFB, an AGM is also a valid upgrade, but on cars with battery management (BMW, Mercedes, VAG group…) it must be registered and coded for the new technology with a diagnostic tool; otherwise the car keeps charging it as an EFB.
📊 View AGM vs EFB vs Conventional — full comparison
⭐ Our recommendation
For your BMW 3 Compact 320 td we recommend the VARTA E11 (ordinary lead-acid, 74 Ah). It's the battery recommended by the vehicle manufacturer for your BMW 3 Compact 320 td — the OEM equivalent. Varta is the world's leading manufacturer of starter batteries and supplies first-equipment (OEM) batteries to the major European car makers.
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- Class: Car Batteries
- Brand: BMW
- Model: 3 Compact
- Engine: 320 td
Conventional Battery
This is a standard or conventional battery for vehicles without a start-stop system
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 €74.95 View VARTA E11
- AGM Up to 3× more cycles than a conventional battery. The highest performance, ideal with lots of electrical equipment. from €148.78 +€73.83 View VARTA A7
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Car battery Varta E11 12V 74Ah 680A
- 12 V
- 74 Ah
- 680 A
Dimensions 278×175×190 mm
- ✓ OEM fitment
€74.95
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Car battery Varta E44 12V 77Ah 780A
- 12 V
- 77 Ah
- 780 A
Dimensions 278×175×190 mm
€85.40
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Car battery Tudor TA770 12V 77Ah 760A
- 12 V
- 77 Ah
- 760 A
Dimensions 278×175×190 mm
€81.90
| Category | Make | Reference | Capacity | Cold cranking | Dimensions | Technology | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional Battery | VARTA | E11 | 74 Ah | 680 A | 278×175×190 mm | Conventional | €74.95 | More info |
| Conventional Battery | VARTA | E44 | 77 Ah | 780 A | 278×175×190 mm | Conventional | €85.40 | More info |
| Conventional Battery | TUDOR | TA770 | 77 Ah | 760 A | 278×175×190 mm | Conventional | €81.90 | More info |
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.
| Category | Make | Reference | Capacity | Cold cranking | Dimensions | Technology | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries | VARTA | A7 | 70 Ah | 760 A | 278×175×190 mm | AGM | €148.78 | 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 BMW 3 Compact 320 td battery compartment and the positive terminal position matches.
- The Bmw 3 Compact 320 Td requires a battery with the correct capacity (Ah) and Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) for this engine. Compatible batteries offer 70-77 Ah, 680-780 A (CCA), 12 V, case H6/L3, conventional flooded technology. Browse the compatible battery list below.
- The exact Ah rating for the Bmw 3 Compact 320 Td depends on the vehicle's original electrical consumers. Compatible batteries offer 70-77 Ah, 680-780 A (CCA), 12 V, case H6/L3, conventional flooded technology. Use our finder for a precise recommendation.
- You need the make, model and engine. If your car has Start-Stop (the engine switches off at traffic lights), it needs an EFB or an AGM battery, depending on what it came with: if it has an AGM, fit another AGM; if it has an EFB, another EFB or an AGM. On cars with battery management (BMW, Mercedes, VAG group…), moving from EFB to AGM requires coding the new battery. Without Start-Stop, a conventional battery is fine, or an EFB or AGM if you want a longer life.
- A conventional (lead-acid) battery is for cars without Start-Stop. An EFB is a reinforced conventional battery for basic Start-Stop. An AGM offers the highest performance and is fitted as standard on cars with advanced Start-Stop, regenerative braking or high electrical demand. Replacement rule: an AGM only with another AGM; an EFB with another EFB or an AGM; a conventional battery with any of the three. Never move down in technology.
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- 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 delivery takes 24-48 working hours if you order before 6:00 pm (Monday to Friday) and the battery is in stock; mainland Portugal takes 1 to 4 working days, the Balearic Islands 2 to 5 working days and other EU destinations 4 to 7 working days. Batteries are shipped fully charged and ready to install.
Guides
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This vehicle has no Start-Stop. According to the manufacturer, it does not need to be registered after the change.