BMW 5 Series battery: what each engine takes, with prices
Car BatteriesWhich battery does a BMW take?
Based on 342 orders from BMW owners, the best-selling batteries are battery Varta A5 12V 95Ah 850A AGM, battery Varta A4 12V 105Ah 950A AGM and battery Varta A6 12V 80Ah 800A AGM. Capacity ranges from 12 to 120 Ah depending on model and engine: confirm it by choosing your model.
Which battery each BMW takes
| Model | Engine | Best seller | Alternative | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Series | Petrol / diesel | battery Varta A5 12V 95Ah 850A AGM | Car battery Varta F17 12V 80Ah 740A | 97.80 € |
| 3 Series | Hybrid | battery Varta A8 12V 60Ah 680A AGM | battery Varta A7 12V 70Ah 760A AGM | 107.40 € |
| 5 Series | Petrol / diesel | battery Varta A4 12V 105Ah 950A AGM | Car battery Varta I1 12V 110Ah 920A | 123.70 € |
| 5 Series | Hybrid | battery Varta A5 12V 95Ah 850A AGM | battery Varta A4 12V 105Ah 950A AGM | 179.99 € |
| 1 Series | Petrol / diesel | battery Varta A5 12V 95Ah 850A AGM | battery Varta A6 12V 80Ah 800A AGM | 149.95 € |
| X5 | Petrol / diesel | battery Varta A4 12V 105Ah 950A AGM | Car battery Varta H3 12V 100Ah 830A | 109.90 € |
| X1 | Petrol / diesel | battery Varta A6 12V 80Ah 800A AGM | battery Exide EK800 12V 80Ah 800A AGM | 119.20 € |
| X3 | Petrol / diesel | battery Varta A5 12V 95Ah 850A AGM | battery Varta A4 12V 105Ah 950A AGM | 179.99 € |
For guidance: the exact battery depends on engine and year. Confirm it by choosing your version. Data from 342 real orders from BMW owners.
What BMW owners buy
- battery Varta A5 12V 95Ah 850A AGM 76 orders · 3 Series, 1 Series 179.99 € View battery
- battery Varta A4 12V 105Ah 950A AGM 47 orders · 5 Series, X5 189.30 € View battery
- battery Varta A6 12V 80Ah 800A AGM 25 orders · 1 Series, X1 149.95 € View battery
- Car battery Varta F17 12V 80Ah 740A 18 orders · 3 Series, 1 Series 97.80 € View battery
Reviews from BMW owners
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★★★★★
«Baterías muy apropiadas para instalar en un barco. Mucha resistencia a descargas profundas, cuando se usa como batería auxiliar para dar voltaje a todos los elementos del barco. Buen amperaje para arrancar motor intraborda de 50 C.V. Resist»
Fernando D. · BMW Z3 Roadster · Tudor TK720 12V 72Ah 760A AGM -
★★★★★
«Servicio rápido, máxima calidad al mejor precio.»
Juan M. · BMW 3 Coupe · Tudor TB740 12V 74Ah 680A -
★★★★★
«Compré una batería y me equivoqué en las medidas porque en una web comentaron que las medidas valdrían pero no fue así. Tuve que cambiar la batería y comprar otra. Aunque tengo que decir que tuve que reclamar también en varias ocasiones la »
Carlos H. · BMW X2 · Varta A7 12V 70Ah 760A AGM
Looking for a battery for your BMW 5 Series? Here are the 17 that fit its 12 generations (1990-2025): 13 to 110 Ah, 200 to 950 A cold cranking, from 64.95 € inc. VAT.
- 📅 1990–2025
- 🚗 12 generations
- 🔋 17 compatible batteries
- from 64.95 €
Frequently asked questions
- It depends on the engine. BMW 5 Series owners mostly buy Varta A4 105Ah (189.30 €), Varta I1 110Ah (123.70 €) and Varta A5 95Ah (179.99 €) from us. The table shows the recommended battery for each engine with its price (VAT included) and a link to its page; with your number plate or VIN we tell you the exact one in seconds.
- Between 64.95 € and 189.30 €, 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.
- By the registration year: 5 Touring V (2017-2025); 5 Touring Van (2017-2025); 5 V (2016-2025); 5 Touring IV (2009-2017); 5 IV (2009-2016); 5 Gran Turismo (2009-2017). 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.
- 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.
- 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.
