Batteries for BMW 5 520 d 136 hp (diesel, 2000-2003)
Which battery does a BMW 5 520 d need?
Specifications and battery: 520 d (136 hp)
BMW 5 520 d (136 hp, diesel, 2000-2003): depending on the equipment, it takes a conventional 95 Ah, 800 A battery (353 × 175 × 190 mm) or a 95 Ah, 850 A AGM battery (353 × 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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5 (E39)
- Built
- 02/2000 - 06/2003
- Power
- 100 kW / 136 hp
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,951 cc (2 L)
- Cylinders
- 4
- Body type
- Saloon
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine codes
- M47 D20 (204D1)
Battery for this engine
| Version | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Size (L×W×H) | Polarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depending on equipment 1 | Conventional | 95 Ah | 800 A | 353 × 175 × 190 mm | + on the right |
| Depending on equipment 2 | AGM | 95 Ah | 850 A | 353 × 175 × 190 mm | + on the right |
The same batteries also fit the 525 d (163 hp), 525 td (116 hp), 525 tds (143 hp), 530 d (184 hp) and 4 more engines of this model.
Data: vehicle specifications and the battery manufacturer's application catalogue.
Battery analysis for your BMW 5 520 d
Quick answer You need an AGM battery of 95 Ah. Our recommendation: VARTA A5.
Prices and availability updated on 19/10/2026
Based on the batteries we found for your vehicle, our experts help you pick the right one.
📋 What we found
For your BMW 5 520 d we found 6 compatible batteries. This list includes 3 Start-Stop batteries and 3 conventional batteries (non Start-Stop).
⚡ Battery type for your vehicle
Does your BMW 5 520 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 5 520 d we recommend the VARTA A5 (AGM, 95 Ah). It also delivers the most cranking power (CCA) on the list — a clear edge in cold starts. 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: 5
- Engine: 520 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.
- EFB Up to 2× more cycles than a conventional battery. Good for short trips and city driving. from €108.60 View TUDOR TL1000
- AGM Up to 3× more cycles than a conventional battery. The highest performance, ideal with lots of electrical equipment. from €179.99 +€71.39 View VARTA A5
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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
- ✓ Varta brand
€179.99
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Start-Stop battery Tudor TL1000 12V 100Ah 900A EFB
- 12 V
- 100 Ah
- 900 A
- EFB TUDOR TL1000 · 100 Ah · 900 A
Dimensions 353×175×190 mm
€108.60
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Start-Stop battery Exide EL1000 12V 100Ah 900A EFB
- 12 V
- 100 Ah
- 900 A
- EFB EXIDE EL1000 · 100 Ah · 900 A
Dimensions 353×175×190 mm
€125.70
| 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 |
| Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries | TUDOR | TL1000 | 100 Ah | 900 A | 353×175×190 mm | EFB | €108.60 | More info |
| Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries | EXIDE | EL1000 | 100 Ah | 900 A | 353×175×190 mm | EFB | €125.70 | 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 G3 12V 95Ah 800A
- 12 V
- 95 Ah
- 800 A
Dimensions 353×175×190 mm
- ✓ OEM fitment
€95.20
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Car battery Varta H3 12V 100Ah 830A
- 12 V
- 100 Ah
- 830 A
Dimensions 353×175×190 mm
€109.90
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Car battery Tudor TB950 12V 95Ah 800A
- 12 V
- 95 Ah
- 800 A
Dimensions 353×175×190 mm
€86.90
| Category | Make | Reference | Capacity | Cold cranking | Dimensions | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional Battery | VARTA | G3 | 95 Ah | 800 A | 353×175×190 mm | €95.20 | More info |
| Conventional Battery | VARTA | H3 | 100 Ah | 830 A | 353×175×190 mm | €109.90 | More info |
| Conventional Battery | TUDOR | TB950 | 95 Ah | 800 A | 353×175×190 mm | €86.90 | 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 5 520 d battery compartment and the positive terminal position matches.
- The Bmw 5 520 D 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 5 520 D 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.
- With normal use, a battery for the Bmw 5 520 D lasts 3–5 years. A healthy alternator and avoiding deep discharges significantly extend battery life.
- 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.