Can I install a higher capacity battery in my BMW 3 Coupe 320 d?

Yes, you can install a higher capacity (Ah) battery as long as the physical dimensions fit your BMW 3 Coupe 320 d battery compartment and the positive terminal position matches.

What battery fits the Bmw 3 Coupe 320 D?

The Bmw 3 Coupe 320 D requires a battery with the correct capacity (Ah) and Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) for this engine. Compatible batteries offer 80-95 Ah, 740-850 A (CCA), 12 V, case H7/L4, conventional flooded and Start-Stop (EFB/AGM) technology. Browse the compatible battery list below.

How many Ah does the Bmw 3 Coupe 320 D battery need?

The exact Ah rating for the Bmw 3 Coupe 320 D depends on the vehicle's original electrical consumers. Compatible batteries offer 80-95 Ah, 740-850 A (CCA), 12 V, case H7/L4, conventional flooded and Start-Stop (EFB/AGM) technology. Use our finder for a precise recommendation.

What type of battery does my car need?

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.

What is the difference between AGM, EFB and standard batteries?

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.

How do I find the right battery for my vehicle?

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.

What warranty do the batteries have?

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.

How long does it take for the battery to arrive?

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.

Which battery does my BMW 3 Coupe 320 d need: Start-Stop or conventional?

It depends on the version. If your BMW 3 Coupe 320 d has Start-Stop (the engine switches off by itself at traffic lights) it needs an EFB or AGM battery; if not, a conventional one. To check, look for an "A" or "A-OFF" button near the gear lever, or read the label on your current battery: if it says EFB, AGM or Start-Stop, choose that technology.

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BMW 3 Coupe 320 d

Batteries for BMW 3 Coupe 320 d 177 hp (diesel, 2006-2010)

BMW · 3 Coupe

Which battery does a BMW 3 Coupe 320 d need?

Specifications and battery: 320 d (177 hp)

BMW 3 Coupe 320 d (177 hp, diesel, 2006-2010): depending on the equipment, it takes a 80 Ah, 800 A AGM battery (315 × 175 × 190 mm) or a 95 Ah, 850 A AGM battery (353 × 175 × 190 mm). Measure your current battery before choosing. In every case the positive terminal is on the right.

Brand: BMW
Model: 3 Coupe (E92)
Built: 09/2006 - 02/2010
Power: 130 kW / 177 hp
Fuel: Diesel
Engine size: 1,995 cc (2 L)
Cylinders: 4
Body type: Coupe
Drive: Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine codes: N47 D20 A, N47 D20 C
Start-Stop battery: Depends on version

Battery for this engine

Version	Technology	Capacity	Cold cranking (EN)	Size (L×W×H)	Polarity
Depending on equipment 1	AGM	80 Ah	800 A	315 × 175 × 190 mm	+ on the right
Depending on equipment 2	AGM	95 Ah	850 A	353 × 175 × 190 mm	+ on the right

The same batteries also fit the 320 d (163 hp), 320 xd (163 hp) and 320 xd (177 hp) engines of this model.

Data: vehicle specifications and the battery manufacturer's application catalogue.

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Battery analysis for your BMW 3 Coupe 320 d

Quick answer Depending on the equipment, your car uses one of these two main batteries. The most common option is AGM 80 Ah (315×175×190 mm): we recommend VARTA A6. Other units use AGM 95 Ah (353×175×190 mm): VARTA A5. Before buying, check the Ah on your current battery's label or measure its length.

Batteries in your BMW 3 Coupe 320 d

MainDepends on equipmentSee all in the list →

Measure the length of yours: 315 or 353 mm

Recommended

VARTA A6

AGM80 Ah800 A

315 × 175 × 190 mm

€147.30Buy

Alternative

VARTA A5

AGM95 Ah850 A

353 × 175 × 190 mm

€179.99Buy

Prices and availability updated on 24/10/2026

Based on the batteries we found for your vehicle, our experts help you pick the right one.

📋 What we found

For your BMW 3 Coupe 320 d we found 8 compatible batteries. This list includes 5 Start-Stop batteries and 3 conventional batteries (non Start-Stop).

📏 Battery size

The list contains batteries in different sizes or capacities (Ah). In many cases both variants fit, but it's worth checking your compartment dimensions and the Ah of your original battery before buying. Choose the one with the same dimensions as your current battery: a bigger one may not fit the compartment or the hold-down. If several match your size, the higher capacity gives more headroom for cold starts.

⚡ Battery type for your vehicle

Does your BMW 3 Coupe 320 d 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)

📊 View AGM vs EFB vs Conventional — full comparison

⭐ Our recommendation

Our recommendation

For your BMW 3 Coupe 320 d we recommend the VARTA A6 (AGM, 80 Ah). It's the battery recommended by the vehicle manufacturer for your BMW 3 Coupe 320 d — 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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18% cheaper than the most expensive option in the list.

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Class: Car Batteries
Brand: BMW
Model: 3 Coupe
Engine: 320 d

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Before you buy: check 3 key points

Although the batteries shown are sourced from information provided by manufacturers, we recommend checking on your current battery:

Dimensions (length × width × height, including terminals and protrusions)
The dimensions shown are the maximum of the battery and include the height of the terminals, small ridges at the base and any lateral protrusions. Measure your current battery completely, from edge to edge. The new one must be the same size or slightly smaller — never larger, it would not fit in the housing.
Positive terminal (left or right viewed from the front — check the battery photo carefully)
Stand facing the battery, with the manufacturer's label facing you and the terminals on top. Locate the terminal marked with +: if it is on your right, it is "positive right"; if it is on your left, it is "positive left". Do not rely on how the battery is mounted in the car — the position is always measured looking only at the battery itself.
Technology (AGM, EFB or conventional — the same as your current battery or higher)
Depending on the manufacturer, the same technology may be labelled differently: AGM may also appear as VRLA, AGM Start-Stop or AGM Deep Cycle. EFB may appear as EF, EFB+ or Enhanced Flooded Battery. Conventional may appear as SLI, Lead-Acid, Wet or Standard. If your vehicle has Start-Stop, the battery must be AGM or EFB — never conventional.

If you have any questions, just ask us and we'll be glad to advise you with no obligation.

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.

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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.

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 €87.80 View VARTA F16
EFB Up to 2× more cycles than a conventional battery. Good for short trips and city driving. from €96.30 +€8.50 View TUDOR TL800
AGM Up to 3× more cycles than a conventional battery. The highest performance, ideal with lots of electrical equipment. from €121.30 +€33.50 View TUDOR TK820

Why we recommend the VARTA A6

For €51.00 more you get AGM technology.

	RecommendedVARTA A6	CheapestTUDOR TL800
Cold cranking	800 A	800 A
Capacity	80 Ah	80 Ah
Technology	AGM	EFB
Why	OEM fitment	—
Price	€147.30	€96.30

View VARTA A6

Comparison table of available products
Category	Make	Reference	Capacity	Cold cranking	Dimensions	Technology	Price
Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries	VARTA	A6	80 Ah	800 A	315×175×190 mm	AGM	€147.30	More info
Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries	VARTA	A5	95 Ah	850 A	353×175×190 mm	AGM	€179.99	More info
Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries	TUDOR	TK820	82 Ah	800 A	315×175×190 mm	AGM	€121.30	More info
Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries	TUDOR	TK960	96 Ah	850 A	353×175×190 mm	AGM	€142.70	More info
Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries	TUDOR	TL800	80 Ah	800 A	315×175×190 mm	EFB	€96.30	More info

Conventional Battery

This is a standard or conventional battery for vehicles without a start-stop system

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Recommended conventional
Car battery Varta F16 12V 80Ah 740A
- 12 V
- 80 Ah
- 740 A
Dimensions 315×175×190 mm
- ✓ OEM fitment
€87.80
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Car battery Varta F19 12V 85Ah 800A
- 12 V
- 85 Ah
- 800 A
Dimensions 315×175×190 mm

€101.80
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Car battery Exide EA900 12V 90Ah 720A
- 12 V
- 90 Ah
- 720 A
Dimensions 315×175×190 mm

€89.90
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Comparison table of available products
Category	Make	Reference	Capacity	Cold cranking	Dimensions	Technology	Price
Conventional Battery	VARTA	F16	80 Ah	740 A	315×175×190 mm	Conventional	€87.80	More info
Conventional Battery	VARTA	F19	85 Ah	800 A	315×175×190 mm	Conventional	€101.80	More info
Conventional Battery	EXIDE	EA900	90 Ah	720 A	315×175×190 mm	Conventional	€89.90	More info

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Chargers

Chargers for your battery

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Battery charger ABSAAR Pro4.0 6/12V 4A Smart Charger
- 6 V
€50.60

Frequently asked questions

: Yes, you can install a higher capacity (Ah) battery as long as the physical dimensions fit your BMW 3 Coupe 320 d battery compartment and the positive terminal position matches.
: The Bmw 3 Coupe 320 D requires a battery with the correct capacity (Ah) and Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) for this engine. Compatible batteries offer 80-95 Ah, 740-850 A (CCA), 12 V, case H7/L4, conventional flooded and Start-Stop (EFB/AGM) technology. Browse the compatible battery list below.
: The exact Ah rating for the Bmw 3 Coupe 320 D depends on the vehicle's original electrical consumers. Compatible batteries offer 80-95 Ah, 740-850 A (CCA), 12 V, case H7/L4, conventional flooded and Start-Stop (EFB/AGM) 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.
: 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 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.
: It depends on the version. If your BMW 3 Coupe 320 d has Start-Stop (the engine switches off by itself at traffic lights) it needs an EFB or AGM battery; if not, a conventional one. To check, look for an "A" or "A-OFF" button near the gear lever, or read the label on your current battery: if it says EFB, AGM or Start-Stop, choose that technology.

Guides

: Depending on the version, this vehicle uses a conventional or a Start-Stop battery (AGM or EFB). Some versions require the new battery to be registered via OBD and, if you change technology, coded.

Batteries for BMW 3 Coupe 320 d 177 hp (diesel, 2006-2010)

Which battery does a BMW 3 Coupe 320 d need?