# BMW 3 Series batteries

> The BMW 3 Series has run through 25 generations between 1990 and 2025, and we cover every one of them with 25 compatible batteries: 41 to 105 Ah, 360 to 950 A of cold cranking, from 53.20 € with VAT.

## BMW 3 Series generations

Batteries change from one generation to the next. When two share a year, the body style — or simply the plate — settles 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 VI | 2018–2025 | berlina | 77 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/3-g20-g80-g28 |
| 3 Touring V | 2012–2019 | berlina | 83 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/3-touring-f31 |
| 3 Gran Turismo | 2012–2025 | berlina | 38 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/3-gran-turismo-f34 |
| 3 Touring Van I | 2012–2019 | van | 8 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/3-touring-van-f31 |
| 3 V | 2011–2018 | berlina | 93 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/3-f30-f80 |
| 3 Convertible IV | 2006–2013 | berlina | 73 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/3-convertible-e93 |
| 3 Coupe III | 2005–2013 | coupe | 129 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/3-coupe-e92 |
| 3 IV | 2004–2012 | berlina | 171 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/3-e90 |
| 3 Touring IV | 2004–2012 | berlina | 135 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/3-touring-e91 |
| 3 Series | 2004–2012 | berlina | 4 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/3-series-e90 |
| 3 Compact II | 2001–2005 | berlina | 24 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/3-compact-e46 |
| 3 Convertible III | 2000–2007 | berlina | 35 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/3-convertible-e46 |
| 3 Touring III | 1999–2005 | berlina | 61 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/3-touring-e46 |
| 3 Coupe II | 1998–2006 | coupe | 56 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/3-coupe-e46 |
| 3 III | 1997–2005 | berlina | 57 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/3-e46 |
| 3 Compact I | 1994–2000 | berlina | 21 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/3-compact-e36 |
| 3 Touring II | 1994–1999 | berlina | 17 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/3-touring-e36 |
| 3 Convertible II | 1993–1999 | berlina | 23 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/3-convertible-e36 |
| 3 Coupe I | 1991–1999 | coupe | 21 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/3-coupe-e36 |
| 3 I | 1990–1998 | berlina | 35 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/3-e36 |
| 3 II | 1990–1992 | berlina | 89 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/3-e30 |
| 3 Convertible I | 1990–1993 | berlina | 31 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/3-convertible-e30 |
| 3 Touring I | 1990–1994 | berlina | 26 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/3-touring-e30 |

## Best-selling batteries for the BMW 3 Series

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car battery Varta E11 12V 74Ah 680A | 12 | 74 | 680 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 79,13 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e11-12v-74ah-680a |
| Car battery Varta E44 12V 77Ah 780A | 12 | 77 | 780 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 85,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e44-12v-77ah-780a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A7 12V 70Ah 760A AGM | 12 | 70 | 760 | AGM | 148,78 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a7-agm-12v-70ah-760a |
| Car battery Varta D24 12V 60Ah 540A | 12 | 60 | 540 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 64,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d24-12v-60ah-540a |
| Car battery Varta H3 12V 100Ah 830A | 12 | 100 | 830 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 109,90 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-h3-12v-100ah-830a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A6 12V 80Ah 800A AGM | 12 | 80 | 800 | AGM | 147,30 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a6-agm-12v-80ah-800a |
| Car battery Varta F17 12V 80Ah 740A | 12 | 80 | 740 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 97,80 | — | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-f17-12v-80ah-740a |
| Car battery Varta G3 12V 95Ah 800A | 12 | 95 | 800 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 95,20 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-g3-12v-95ah-800a |
| Car battery Varta D15 12V 63Ah 610A | 12 | 63 | 610 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 81,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d15-12v-63ah-610a |
| Car battery Varta E38 12V 74Ah 750A | 12 | 74 | 750 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 83,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e38-12v-74ah-750a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A5 12V 95Ah 850A AGM | 12 | 95 | 850 | AGM | 179,99 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a5-agm-12v-95ah-850a |
| Car battery Varta E43 12V 72Ah 680A | 12 | 72 | 680 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 83,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e43-12v-72ah-680a |

## How to know which battery your BMW 3 Series takes

The real shortcut is your registration number. It settles generation, engine and factory battery in seconds — exactly where most people get it wrong when buying.

Another route is the vehicle paperwork: the registration date places you in one of the generations listed. In the overlap years, body style is the detail that separates them.

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 Series needs

The later 3 Series generations run Start-Stop, which puts the battery through hundreds of micro-cycles a day. These cars require EFB (basic Start-Stop) or AGM (Start-Stop with regenerative braking): fitting a conventional battery instead cuts service life to a few months and the ECU may disable the function. Rule of thumb: never downgrade from the technology fitted at the factory.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which battery does a BMW 3 Series take?
It depends on the generation and engine: there are 25 compatible batteries in total, from 41 to 105 Ah and 360 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 Series battery cost?
Between 53.20 € and 179.99 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (lead-acid, AGM, EFB). 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 Series is?
By the registration year: 3 Touring VI (2019-2025); 3 Touring Van II (2019-2025); 3 VI (2018-2025); 3 Touring V (2012-2019); 3 Gran Turismo (2012-2025); 3 Touring Van I (2012-2019). 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 Series 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: 2026-10-23 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/3