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BMW 3 Coupe 320 xd

Batteries for BMW 3 Coupe 320 xd 197 hp

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Which battery does a BMW 3 Coupe 320 xd need?

Specifications and battery: 320 xd (197 hp)

Battery for BMW 3 Coupe 320 xd (197 hp): a conventional 95 Ah, 800 A battery (353 × 175 × 190 mm), with the positive terminal on the right. Without Start-Stop a conventional battery is enough; an EFB or AGM of the same size is an optional upgrade.

Recommended battery for this engine Car battery Varta G3 Dynamic SLI 12V 95Ah 800A €95.20 incl. VAT
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Start-Stop battery
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Battery for this engine

VersionTechnologyCapacityCold cranking (EN)Size (L×W×H)Polarity
MainConventional95 Ah800 A353 × 175 × 190 mm+ on the right

The same batteries also fit the 320 d (197 hp), 320 d xDrive (197 hp) and 335 d (286 hp) engines of this model.

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

EFB, AGM or conventional for this engine?

The BMW 3 Coupe 320 xd has no Start-Stop: a conventional lead-acid battery of around 95 Ah is enough and the cheapest option. An EFB or AGM also works (it lasts longer and copes better with short trips), but it is not essential.

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Battery analysis for your BMW 3 Coupe 320 xd

Quick answer You need an ordinary lead-acid battery of 95 Ah. Our recommendation: VARTA G3.

VARTA G3
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ordinary lead-acid95 Ah800 A353×175×190
€95.20
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Prices and availability updated on 03/11/2026

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 xd we found 6 compatible batteries. This list includes 1 Start-Stop battery and 5 conventional batteries (non Start-Stop).

⚡ Battery type for your vehicle

✓ Your BMW 3 Coupe 320 xd 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

Our recommendation

For your BMW 3 Coupe 320 xd we recommend the VARTA G3 (ordinary lead-acid, 95 Ah). It's the battery recommended by the vehicle manufacturer for your BMW 3 Coupe 320 xd — 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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Conventional Battery

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

5 products 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.

  1. Conventional (lead-acid) For normal use in cars without Start-Stop. from €82.80 View EXIDE EB950
  2. AGM Up to 3× more cycles than a conventional battery. The highest performance, ideal with lots of electrical equipment. from €179.99 +€97.19 View VARTA A5

Why we recommend the VARTA G3

For €12.40 more: OEM fitment.

RecommendedVARTA G3 CheapestEXIDE EB950
Cold cranking800 A800 A
Capacity95 Ah95 Ah
TechnologyConventionalConventional
WhyOEM fitment—
Price€95.20€82.80
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Comparison table of available products
Category Make Reference Capacity Cold cranking Dimensions Technology Price
Conventional Battery VARTA G3 95 Ah 800 A 353×175×190 mm Conventional €95.20 More info
Conventional Battery VARTA H3 100 Ah 830 A 353×175×190 mm Conventional €109.90 More info
Conventional Battery TUDOR TA1000 100 Ah 900 A 353×175×190 mm Conventional €100.80 More info
Conventional Battery TUDOR TB950 95 Ah 800 A 353×175×190 mm Conventional €86.90 More info
Conventional Battery EXIDE EB950 95 Ah 800 A 353×175×190 mm Conventional €82.80 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.

1 product 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.
Comparison table of available products
Category Make Reference Capacity Cold cranking Dimensions Technology Price
Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries VARTA A5 95 Ah 850 A 353×175×190 mm AGM €179.99 More info

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Chargers

Chargers for your battery

1 product Chargers keep your battery in optimal condition, especially if you do not drive daily.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can install a higher capacity (Ah) battery as long as the physical dimensions fit your BMW 3 Coupe 320 xd battery compartment and the positive terminal position matches.
The Bmw 3 Coupe 320 Xd requires a battery with the correct capacity (Ah) and Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) for this engine. Compatible batteries offer 95-100 Ah, 800-850 A (CCA), 12 V, case H8/L5, conventional flooded technology. Browse the compatible battery list below.
The exact Ah rating for the Bmw 3 Coupe 320 Xd depends on the vehicle's original electrical consumers. Compatible batteries offer 95-100 Ah, 800-850 A (CCA), 12 V, case H8/L5, 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.
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.

Guides

This vehicle has no Start-Stop. The manufacturer requires the new battery to be registered via OBD with a diagnostic tool and, if you change technology (EFB → AGM), coded; without this step it lasts much less.

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