Batteries for BMW 7 730 Ld 231 hp (diesel, 2005-2008)
Which battery does a BMW 7 730 Ld need?
Specifications and battery: 730 Ld (231 hp)
BMW 7 730 Ld (231 hp, diesel, 2005-2008) takes a 95 Ah, 850 A AGM battery (353 × 175 × 190 mm), with the positive terminal on the right.
- Brand
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BMW
- Model
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7 (E65, E66, E67)
- Built
- 07/2005 - 08/2008
- Power
- 170 kW / 231 hp
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc (3 L)
- Cylinders
- 6
- Body type
- Saloon
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine codes
- M57 D30 (306D3)
Battery for this engine
| Version | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Size (L×W×H) | Polarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | AGM | 95 Ah | 850 A | 353 × 175 × 190 mm | + on the right |
This engine shares its battery with the 730 d (204 hp), 730 d (211 hp), 730 d (218 hp), 740 d (258 hp) and 2 more: the compatible batteries are exactly the same.
Data: vehicle specifications and the battery manufacturer's application catalogue.
Battery analysis for your BMW 7 730 Ld
Quick answer You need an AGM battery of 95 Ah. Our recommendation: VARTA A5.
Prices and availability updated on 24/10/2026
Based on the batteries we found for your vehicle, our experts help you pick the right one.
📋 What we found
For your BMW 7 730 Ld we found 1 compatible Start-Stop battery.
⚡ Battery type for your vehicle
Your BMW 7 730 Ld has no Start-Stop, but the manufacturer fits an AGM or EFB battery as standard because the charging system requires it. Choose one with the same technology.
🔋 Technology (AGM / EFB)
✓ All Start-Stop batteries in the list are AGM. If your current battery is AGM, this is the right replacement. If it is EFB, an AGM is also a valid upgrade, but on cars with battery management (BMW, Mercedes, VAG group…) it must be registered and coded for the new technology with a diagnostic tool; otherwise the car keeps charging it as an EFB.
📊 View AGM vs EFB vs Conventional — full comparison
⭐ Our recommendation
For your BMW 7 730 Ld it's the recommended battery: VARTA A5. Its specs: AGM technology, 95 Ah capacity, 850 CCA cranking power, 353×175×190 mm dimensions.
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- Class: Car Batteries
- Brand: BMW
- Model: 7
- Engine: 730 Ld
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.
This engine comes with an AGM/EFB battery as standard: the car's charging system requires it even without Start-Stop. If in doubt, message us and we will confirm.
| 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 |
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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 7 730 Ld battery compartment and the positive terminal position matches.
- The Bmw 7 730 Ld requires a battery with the correct capacity (Ah) and Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) for this engine. Compatible batteries offer 95 Ah, 850 A (CCA), 12 V, case H8/L5, conventional flooded technology. Browse the compatible battery list below.
- The exact Ah rating for the Bmw 7 730 Ld depends on the vehicle's original electrical consumers. Compatible batteries offer 95 Ah, 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 7 730 Ld lasts 3–5 years. A healthy alternator and avoiding deep discharges significantly extend battery life.
- You need the make, model and engine. If your car has Start-Stop (the engine switches off at traffic lights), it needs an EFB or an AGM battery, depending on what it came with: if it has an AGM, fit another AGM; if it has an EFB, another EFB or an AGM. On cars with battery management (BMW, Mercedes, VAG group…), moving from EFB to AGM requires coding the new battery. Without Start-Stop, a conventional battery is fine, or an EFB or AGM if you want a longer life.
- A conventional (lead-acid) battery is for cars without Start-Stop. An EFB is a reinforced conventional battery for basic Start-Stop. An AGM offers the highest performance and is fitted as standard on cars with advanced Start-Stop, regenerative braking or high electrical demand. Replacement rule: an AGM only with another AGM; an EFB with another EFB or an AGM; a conventional battery with any of the three. Never move down in technology.
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- 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 delivery takes 24-48 working hours if you order before 6:00 pm (Monday to Friday) and the battery is in stock; mainland Portugal takes 1 to 4 working days, the Balearic Islands 2 to 5 working days and other EU destinations 4 to 7 working days. Batteries are shipped fully charged and ready to install.
Guides
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This vehicle has no Start-Stop. The manufacturer requires the new battery to be registered via OBD with a diagnostic tool and, if you change technology (EFB → AGM), coded; without this step it lasts much less.