Batteries for BMW 3 316 d 116 hp (diesel, 2009-2011)
Which battery does a BMW 3 316 d need?
Specifications and battery: 316 d (116 hp)
Battery for BMW 3 316 d (116 hp, diesel, 2009-2011): versions with Start-Stop use a 80 Ah, 800 A AGM battery (315 × 175 × 190 mm), and those without it use a conventional 80 Ah, 740 A battery (315 × 175 × 175 mm). In every case the positive terminal is on the right.
- Brand
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BMW
- Model
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3 (E90)
- Built
- 07/2009 - 2011
- Power
- 85 kW / 116 hp
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc (2 L)
- Cylinders
- 4
- Body type
- Saloon
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine codes
- N47 D20 C
- Start-Stop battery
- Depends on version
Battery for this engine
| Version | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Size (L×W×H) | Polarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| With Start-Stop | AGM | 80 Ah | 800 A | 315 × 175 × 190 mm | + on the right |
| Without Start-Stop | Conventional | 80 Ah | 740 A | 315 × 175 × 175 mm | + on the right |
This engine shares its battery with the 318 d (136 hp), 318 d (143 hp), 318 d (122 hp), 320 d (163 hp) and 3 more: the compatible batteries are exactly the same.
Data: vehicle specifications and the battery manufacturer's application catalogue.
Battery analysis for your BMW 3 316 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 ordinary lead-acid 80 Ah (315×175×175 mm): VARTA F17. Before buying, check the Ah on your current battery's label or measure its length.
Batteries in your BMW 3 316 d
Measure the height of yours: 190 or 175 mm
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 3 316 d we found 4 compatible batteries. This list includes 2 Start-Stop batteries and 2 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 3 316 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)
✓ 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 3 316 d we recommend the VARTA A6 (AGM, 80 Ah). It's the battery recommended by the vehicle manufacturer for your BMW 3 316 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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- Class: Car Batteries
- Brand: BMW
- Model: 3
- Engine: 316 d
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.
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.
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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 €97.80 View VARTA F18
- AGM Up to 3× more cycles than a conventional battery. The highest performance, ideal with lots of electrical equipment. from €147.30 +€49.50 View VARTA A6
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Start-Stop battery Varta A6 12V 80Ah 800A AGM
- 12 V
- 80 Ah
- 800 A
- AGM VARTA A6 · 80 Ah · 800 A
Dimensions 315×175×190 mm
- ✓ OEM fitment
€147.30
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Start-Stop battery Varta A5 12V 95Ah 850A AGM
- 12 V
- 95 Ah
- 850 A
- AGM VARTA A5 · 95 Ah · 850 A
Dimensions 353×175×190 mm
€179.99
| 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 |
Conventional Battery
This is a standard or conventional battery for vehicles without a start-stop system
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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 3 316 d battery compartment and the positive terminal position matches.
- The Bmw 3 316 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 T7/LB4, conventional flooded and Start-Stop (EFB/AGM) technology. Browse the compatible battery list below.
- The exact Ah rating for the Bmw 3 316 D depends on the vehicle's original electrical consumers. Compatible batteries offer 80-95 Ah, 740-850 A (CCA), 12 V, case T7/LB4, conventional flooded and Start-Stop (EFB/AGM) technology. Use our finder for a precise recommendation.
- With normal use, a battery for the Bmw 3 316 D lasts 3–5 years. A healthy alternator and avoiding deep discharges significantly extend battery life.
- 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 3 316 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
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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.