# BMW 3 batteries

> Looking for a battery for your BMW 3? Here are the 18 that fit its 8 generations (1990-2025): 60 to 105 Ah, 540 to 950 A cold cranking, from 59.10 € inc. VAT.

## BMW 3 generations

Not every generation uses the same battery. If your year fits more than one, tell them apart by body style or let the plate resolve it.

| Generation | Years | Body | Batteries | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Touring VI | 2019–2025 | berlina | 72 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/3-touring-g21-g81 |
| 3 Touring Van II | 2019–2025 | van | 24 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/3-touring-van-g21 |
| 3 Touring V | 2012–2019 | berlina | 83 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/3-touring-f31 |
| 3 Touring Van I | 2012–2019 | van | 8 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/3-touring-van-f31 |
| 3 Touring IV | 2004–2012 | berlina | 135 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/3-touring-e91 |
| 3 Touring III | 1999–2005 | berlina | 61 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/3-touring-e46 |
| 3 Touring II | 1994–1999 | berlina | 17 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/3-touring-e36 |
| 3 Touring I | 1990–1994 | berlina | 26 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/3-touring-e30 |

## Best-selling batteries for the BMW 3

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car battery Varta E11 12V 74Ah 680A | 12 | 74 | 680 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 66,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e11-12v-74ah-680a |
| Car battery Varta E44 12V 77Ah 780A | 12 | 77 | 780 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 78,70 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e44-12v-77ah-780a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A7 12V 70Ah 760A AGM | 12 | 70 | 760 | AGM | 118,15 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a7-agm-12v-70ah-760a |
| Car battery Varta D24 12V 60Ah 540A | 12 | 60 | 540 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 59,10 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d24-12v-60ah-540a |
| Car battery Varta H3 12V 100Ah 830A | 12 | 100 | 830 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 109,23 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-h3-12v-100ah-830a |
| Car battery Varta F17 12V 80Ah 740A | 12 | 80 | 740 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 80,90 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-f17-12v-80ah-740a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A6 12V 80Ah 800A AGM | 12 | 80 | 800 | AGM | 146,65 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a6-agm-12v-80ah-800a |
| Car battery Varta G3 12V 95Ah 800A | 12 | 95 | 800 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 94,55 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-g3-12v-95ah-800a |
| Car battery Varta D15 12V 63Ah 610A | 12 | 63 | 610 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 70,19 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d15-12v-63ah-610a |
| Car battery Varta E38 12V 74Ah 750A | 12 | 74 | 750 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 83,10 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e38-12v-74ah-750a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A5 12V 95Ah 850A AGM | 12 | 95 | 850 | AGM | 169,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a5-agm-12v-95ah-850a |
| Car battery Varta E43 12V 72Ah 680A | 12 | 72 | 680 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 74,19 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e43-12v-72ah-680a |

## How to know which battery your BMW 3 takes

The quickest and safest route is to enter your number plate: we identify the exact version, its engine and the battery fitted at the factory, with no room for error.

You can also work it out yourself: find the registration date in the vehicle documents and locate it in the table. If the year overlaps two generations, the body style — hatch, estate or coupé — tells them apart.

Before ordering, inspect your existing battery: its label lists the Ah and the starting amps. The replacement must match or beat both — never fall short — and share the same size and positive terminal side.

## Start-Stop: which battery your 3 needs

If your 3 has Start-Stop, the battery works far harder than usual — hundreds of restarts a day rather than a handful. That calls for EFB or AGM, depending on whether the system is basic or includes regenerative braking. A conventional battery there lasts months and can make the car switch Start-Stop off.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which battery does a BMW 3 take?
It depends on the generation and engine: there are 18 compatible batteries in total, from 60 to 105 Ah and 540 to 950 A of cold cranking. The best sellers for this model are Car battery Varta E11 12V 74Ah 680A, Car battery Varta E44 12V 77Ah 780A, Start-Stop battery Varta A7 12V 70Ah 760A AGM. With your plate we tell you the exact one in seconds.

### How much does a BMW 3 battery cost?
Between 59.10 € and 172.14 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (lead-acid, AGM). Start-Stop versions (AGM or EFB) sit at the top of the range because they withstand many more cycles.

### How do I know which generation my 3 is?
By the registration year: 3 Touring VI (2019-2025); 3 Touring Van II (2019-2025); 3 Touring V (2012-2019); 3 Touring Van I (2012-2019); 3 Touring IV (2004-2012); 3 Touring III (1999-2005). If your year falls in the overlap between two generations, tell them apart by body type (hatchback, estate or coupé) or use the plate finder, which settles it with no doubt.

### Can I fit a battery with more amps?
Yes, as long as the dimensions fit the tray and the terminal layout matches. More capacity (Ah) and more cold cranking (A) do not harm the vehicle: the alternator charges it the same and you gain margin in winter. What you must never do is go below the original figures.

### How long does a BMW 3 battery last?
Between 4 and 6 years in normal use. Start-Stop batteries (AGM/EFB) tend to last slightly less in city driving because of the number of starts, but they are designed for that cycling. If the car sits unused for weeks or you notice slow cranking in the cold, get it checked.

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Updated: 2026-08-02 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/3-touring