# BMW 5 Series batteries

> 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.

## BMW 5 Series generations

Each generation takes a different battery. If you are torn between two, check the body style or use the number plate lookup.

| Generation | Years | Body | Batteries | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Touring V | 2017–2025 | berlina | 87 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/5-touring-g31 |
| 5 Touring Van | 2017–2025 | van | 27 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/5-touring-van-g31 |
| 5 V | 2016–2025 | berlina | 145 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/5-g30-f90 |
| 5 Touring IV | 2009–2017 | berlina | 141 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/5-touring-f11 |
| 5 IV | 2009–2016 | berlina | 161 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/5-f10 |
| 5 Gran Turismo | 2009–2017 | berlina | 64 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/5-gran-turismo-f07 |
| 5 Touring III | 2004–2010 | berlina | 79 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/5-touring-e61 |
| 5 III | 2001–2010 | berlina | 103 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/5-e60 |
| 5 Touring II | 1996–2004 | berlina | 39 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/5-touring-e39 |
| 5 II | 1995–2003 | berlina | 52 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/5-e39 |
| 5 Touring I | 1991–1996 | berlina | 33 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/5-touring-e34 |
| 5 I | 1990–1995 | berlina | 58 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/5-e34 |

## Best-selling batteries for the BMW 5 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 I1 12V 110Ah 920A | 12 | 110 | 920 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 123,70 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-i1-12v-110ah-920a |
| 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 F18 12V 85Ah 800A | 12 | 85 | 800 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 97,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-f18-12v-85ah-800a |

## How to know which battery your BMW 5 Series takes

Easiest of all is the number plate lookup: those few characters tell us the precise variant, the engine and the original battery, so you need not check anything else.

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 5 Series needs

The later 5 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 5 Series take?
It depends on the generation and engine: there are 17 compatible batteries in total, from 13 to 110 Ah and 200 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 5 Series battery cost?
Between 64.95 € and 179.99 €, 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 5 Series is?
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.

### 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 5 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/5