Batteries for BMW 3 Touring 320 d 150 hp (diesel, 2001-2005)
Which battery does a BMW 3 Touring 320 d need?
Specifications and battery: 320 d (150 hp)
BMW 3 Touring 320 d (150 hp, diesel, 2001-2005): depending on the equipment, it takes a conventional 85 Ah, 800 A battery (315 × 175 × 175 mm) or a 80 Ah, 800 A AGM battery (315 × 175 × 190 mm). Measure your current battery before choosing. In every case the positive terminal is on the right.
- Brand
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BMW
- Model
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3 Touring (E46)
- Built
- 09/2001 - 02/2005
- Power
- 110 kW / 150 hp
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc (2 L)
- Cylinders
- 4
- Body type
- Estate
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine codes
- M47 D20 (204D4)
Battery for this engine
| Version | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Size (L×W×H) | Polarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depending on equipment 1 | Conventional | 85 Ah | 800 A | 315 × 175 × 175 mm | + on the right |
| Depending on equipment 2 | AGM | 80 Ah | 800 A | 315 × 175 × 190 mm | + on the right |
The same batteries also fit the 318 d (115 hp), 318 d (116 hp), 320 d (136 hp), 330 i (231 hp) and 1 more engines of this model.
Data: vehicle specifications and the battery manufacturer's application catalogue.
Battery analysis for your BMW 3 Touring 320 d
Quick answer Depending on the equipment, your car uses one of these two main batteries: AGM 80 Ah (315×175×190 mm), for which we recommend VARTA A6, or Lead-acid 85 Ah (315×175×175 mm): VARTA F18. Before buying, check the Ah on your current battery's label or measure its length.
Batteries in your BMW 3 Touring 320 d
Measure the height of yours: 190 or 175 mm
Prices and availability updated on 20/10/2026
Based on the batteries we found for your vehicle, our experts help you pick the right one.
📋 What we found
For your BMW 3 Touring 320 d we found 6 compatible batteries. This list includes 3 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 Touring 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)
Do you know whether your car's current battery is AGM or EFB?
Check the label on your battery: if it says "AGM" or "VRLA", it is AGM. If it says "EFB", it is EFB. If it says neither, it is most likely EFB — though on cars older than 2010 it may still be conventional. If in doubt, go for EFB: it fits both cases (an EFB in a non Start-Stop car works fine and lasts longer). The mistake to avoid is the opposite: never fit a conventional battery on a Start-Stop car.
Where do I check if my battery is AGM or EFB?
Can I fit an AGM if my car had EFB?
📊 View AGM vs EFB vs Conventional — full comparison
⭐ Our recommendation
For your BMW 3 Touring 320 d we recommend the VARTA A6 (AGM, 80 Ah). It also offers the highest capacity (Ah) and the highest cranking power (CCA) on the list — more headroom in cold starts and with many consumers. 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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Verified selection
- Class: Car Batteries
- Brand: BMW
- Model: 3 Touring
- Engine: 320 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.
There are no batteries of that type for this engine. Try "Show all" or message us.
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 €85.60 View EXIDE EB800
- EFB Up to 2× more cycles than a conventional battery. Good for short trips and city driving. from €89.90 +€4.30 View EXIDE EL800
- AGM Up to 3× more cycles than a conventional battery. The highest performance, ideal with lots of electrical equipment. from €147.30 +€61.70 View VARTA A6
Why we recommend the VARTA A6
For €57.40 more you get AGM technology.
| RecommendedVARTA A6 | CheapestEXIDE EL800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold cranking | 800 A | 800 A |
| Capacity | 80 Ah | 80 Ah |
| Technology | AGM | EFB |
| Why | Varta brand | — |
| Price | €147.30 | €89.90 |
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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
- ✓ Varta brand
€147.30
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Start-Stop battery Exide EL800 12V 80Ah 800A EFB
- 12 V
- 80 Ah
- 800 A
- EFB EXIDE EL800 · 80 Ah · 800 A
Dimensions 315×175×190 mm
€89.90
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Start-Stop battery Tudor TL800 12V 80Ah 800A EFB
- 12 V
- 80 Ah
- 800 A
- EFB TUDOR TL800 · 80 Ah · 800 A
Dimensions 315×175×190 mm
€96.30
| 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 | EXIDE | EL800 | 80 Ah | 800 A | 315×175×190 mm | EFB | €89.90 | 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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Car battery Varta F18 12V 85Ah 800A
- 12 V
- 85 Ah
- 800 A
Dimensions 315×175×175 mm
- ✓ Varta brand
€97.80
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Car battery Varta F17 12V 80Ah 740A
- 12 V
- 80 Ah
- 740 A
Dimensions 315×175×175 mm
€81.60
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Car battery Exide EB800 12V 80Ah 640A
- 12 V
- 80 Ah
- 640 A
- PLOMO/ACIDO EXIDE EB800 · 80 Ah · 640 A
Dimensions 315×175×190 mm
€85.60
| Category | Make | Reference | Capacity | Cold cranking | Dimensions | Technology | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional Battery | VARTA | F18 | 85 Ah | 800 A | 315×175×175 mm | — | €97.80 | More info |
| Conventional Battery | VARTA | F17 | 80 Ah | 740 A | 315×175×175 mm | — | €81.60 | More info |
| Conventional Battery | EXIDE | EB800 | 80 Ah | 640 A | 315×175×190 mm | PLOMO/ACIDO | €85.60 | 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 Touring 320 d battery compartment and the positive terminal position matches.
- The Bmw 3 Touring 320 D requires a battery with the correct capacity (Ah) and Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) for this engine. Compatible batteries offer 80-85 Ah, 740-800 A (CCA), 12 V, case T7/LB4, conventional flooded technology. Browse the compatible battery list below.
- The exact Ah rating for the Bmw 3 Touring 320 D depends on the vehicle's original electrical consumers. Compatible batteries offer 80-85 Ah, 740-800 A (CCA), 12 V, case T7/LB4, conventional flooded technology. Use our finder for a precise recommendation.
- To find the exact battery you need, you need to know the make, model, and engine. If your car has a Start-Stop system (the engine shuts off at traffic lights), you need an AGM or EFB battery. An AGM battery can only be replaced with another AGM battery. However, an EFB battery can be replaced with either another EFB or an AGM battery, as the latter is superior.
- The standard battery is the conventional type. The EFB battery withstands start/stop cycles better. The AGM battery is the most durable and is mandatory in cars with Start-Stop and regenerative braking. Never replace an AGM battery with an EFB or standard battery.
- 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 and Portugal delivery takes 24 working hours if you order before 6:00 pm and the battery is in stock; for the Balearic Islands and other EU destinations allow 2 to 5 days. Batteries are shipped fully charged and ready to install.
- ⚠ Then you need a battery designed for Start-Stop (EFB or AGM). We have hidden the conventional batteries from the list: fitting them in your car would ruin the battery within months and could damage the alternator. The batteries below are built for the frequent charge/discharge cycles of Start-Stop. 💡 Great. You can buy either a conventional or a Start-Stop (EFB or AGM) battery: a Start-Stop battery is perfectly valid in a non-Start-Stop car and is actually more robust (longer life, better cold-start performance). It is just a bit pricier. On vehicles older than year 2000, an EFB is preferable to an AGM: legacy alternators charge at a fixed voltage without temperature compensation, and an AGM needs a more precise charging profile to avoid losing life quickly — an EFB tolerates the classic alternator profile better. 💡 If in doubt, play it safe: buy a Start-Stop battery (EFB or AGM). It works in Start-Stop cars and non-Start-Stop cars alike, lasts longer and avoids any risk. You only pay a few euros more than a conventional one.
Guides
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This vehicle uses a conventional flooded battery: no BMS registration is required, the alternator will charge it directly.