# BMW 7 Series battery: what each engine takes, with prices

> The BMW 7 Series has run through 5 generations between 1990 and 2022, and we cover every one of them with 14 compatible batteries: 13 to 110 Ah, 200 to 950 A of cold cranking, from 70.20 € with VAT.

## Which battery does a BMW 7 Series take?

It depends on the engine. BMW 7 Series owners mostly buy Varta A4 105Ah (189.30 €), Varta H15 105Ah (172.80 €) and Tudor TA1000 100Ah (100.80 €) 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.

## Recommended battery for each BMW 7 Series engine

| Engine | Generation | Recommended battery | Price | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750 Li xDrive (330 kW / 449 CV) | 7 V (2015–2022) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-g11-g12/750-li-xdrive-330-kw-449cv |
| 730 d, Ld (195 kW / 265 CV) | 7 V (2015–2022) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-g11-g12/730-d-ld-195-kw-265cv |
| 730 d, Ld xDrive (183 kW / 249 CV) | 7 V (2015–2022) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-g11-g12/730-d-ld-xdrive-183-kw-249cv |
| 730 d, Ld xDrive (195 kW / 265 CV) | 7 V (2015–2022) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-g11-g12/730-d-ld-xdrive-195-kw-265cv |
| 730 d (160 kW / 218 CV) | 7 III (2001–2009) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-e65-e66-e67/730-d-160-kw-218cv |
| 725 tds (105 kW / 143 CV) | 7 II (1994–2001) | Varta H3 100Ah | 109,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-e38/725-tds-105-kw-143cv |
| 750 i, iL (240 kW / 326 CV) | 7 II (1994–2001) | Varta H3 100Ah | 109,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-e38/750-i-il-240-kw-326cv |
| 725 d, Ld (155 kW / 211 CV) | 7 V (2015–2022) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-g11-g12/725-d-ld-155-kw-211cv |
| 725 d, Ld (170 kW / 231 CV) | 7 V (2015–2022) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-g11-g12/725-d-ld-170-kw-231cv |
| 730 d (155 kW / 211 CV) | 7 V (2015–2022) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-g11-g12/730-d-155-kw-211cv |
| 730 d Mild-Hybrid xDrive (155 kW / 211 CV) | 7 V (2015–2022) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-g11-g12/730-d-mild-hybrid-xdrive-155-kw-211cv |
| 730 d xDrive (155 kW / 211 CV) | 7 V (2015–2022) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-g11-g12/730-d-xdrive-155-kw-211cv |
| 730 d, Ld Mild-Hybrid (210 kW / 286 CV) | 7 V (2015–2022) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-g11-g12/730-d-ld-mild-hybrid-210-kw-286cv |
| 730 d, Ld Mild-Hybrid xDrive (183 kW / 249 CV) | 7 V (2015–2022) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-g11-g12/730-d-ld-mild-hybrid-xdrive-183-kw-249cv |
| 730 d, Ld Mild-Hybrid xDrive (210 kW / 286 CV) | 7 V (2015–2022) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-g11-g12/730-d-ld-mild-hybrid-xdrive-210-kw-286cv |
| 730 i (183 kW / 249 CV) | 7 V (2015–2022) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-g11-g12/730-i-183-kw-249cv |
| 730 i, Li (190 kW / 258 CV) | 7 V (2015–2022) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-g11-g12/730-i-li-190-kw-258cv |
| 730 i, Li (195 kW / 265 CV) | 7 V (2015–2022) | Varta A6 80Ah | 149,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-g11-g12/730-i-li-195-kw-265cv |
| 740 Le xDrive (190 kW / 258 CV) | 7 V (2015–2022) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-g11-g12/740-le-xdrive-190-kw-258cv |
| 740 Le xDrive (240 kW / 326 CV) | 7 V (2015–2022) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-g11-g12/740-le-xdrive-240-kw-326cv |
| 740 Li xDrive (240 kW / 326 CV) | 7 V (2015–2022) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-g11-g12/740-li-xdrive-240-kw-326cv |
| 740 Li xDrive (250 kW / 340 CV) | 7 V (2015–2022) | Varta A6 80Ah | 149,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-g11-g12/740-li-xdrive-250-kw-340cv |
| 740 d, Ld Mild-Hybrid xDrive (250 kW / 340 CV) | 7 V (2015–2022) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-g11-g12/740-d-ld-mild-hybrid-xdrive-250-kw-340cv |
| 740 d, Ld xDrive (235 kW / 320 CV) | 7 V (2015–2022) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-g11-g12/740-d-ld-xdrive-235-kw-320cv |
| 740 e, Le (190 kW / 258 CV) | 7 V (2015–2022) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-g11-g12/740-e-le-190-kw-258cv |
| 740 e, Le (240 kW / 326 CV) | 7 V (2015–2022) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-g11-g12/740-e-le-240-kw-326cv |
| 740 i, Li (240 kW / 326 CV) | 7 V (2015–2022) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-g11-g12/740-i-li-240-kw-326cv |
| 740 i, Li (250 kW / 340 CV) | 7 V (2015–2022) | Varta A6 80Ah | 149,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-g11-g12/740-i-li-250-kw-340cv |
| 745 Le Plug-in-Hybrid xDrive (210 kW / 286 CV) | 7 V (2015–2022) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-g11-g12/745-le-plug-in-hybrid-xdrive-210-kw-286cv |
| 745 Le Plug-in-Hybrid xDrive (290 kW / 394 CV) | 7 V (2015–2022) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-g11-g12/745-le-plug-in-hybrid-xdrive-290-kw-394cv |
| 745 e, Le Plug-in-Hybrid (210 kW / 286 CV) | 7 V (2015–2022) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-g11-g12/745-e-le-plug-in-hybrid-210-kw-286cv |
| 745 e, Le Plug-in-Hybrid (290 kW / 394 CV) | 7 V (2015–2022) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-g11-g12/745-e-le-plug-in-hybrid-290-kw-394cv |
| 750 d, Ld xDrive (294 kW / 400 CV) | 7 V (2015–2022) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-g11-g12/750-d-ld-xdrive-294-kw-400cv |
| 750 i, Li (330 kW / 449 CV) | 7 V (2015–2022) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-g11-g12/750-i-li-330-kw-449cv |
| 750 i, Li xDrive (330 kW / 449 CV) | 7 V (2015–2022) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-g11-g12/750-i-li-xdrive-330-kw-449cv |
| 750 i, Li xDrive (390 kW / 530 CV) | 7 V (2015–2022) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-g11-g12/750-i-li-xdrive-390-kw-530cv |
| M 760 Li xDrive (430 kW / 585 CV) | 7 V (2015–2022) | Varta A8 60Ah | 107,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-g11-g12/m-760-li-xdrive-430-kw-585cv |
| M 760 i, Li xDrive (448 kW / 610 CV) | 7 V (2015–2022) | Varta A4 105Ah | 189,30 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-g11-g12/m-760-i-li-xdrive-448-kw-610cv |
| 730 d (155 kW / 211 CV) | 7 IV (2008–2015) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-f01-f02-f03-f04/730-d-155-kw-211cv |
| 730 d (180 kW / 245 CV) | 7 IV (2008–2015) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-f01-f02-f03-f04/730-d-180-kw-245cv |
| 730 d (190 kW / 258 CV) | 7 IV (2008–2015) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-f01-f02-f03-f04/730-d-190-kw-258cv |
| 730 d xDrive (155 kW / 211 CV) | 7 IV (2008–2015) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-f01-f02-f03-f04/730-d-xdrive-155-kw-211cv |
| 730 d xDrive (190 kW / 258 CV) | 7 IV (2008–2015) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-f01-f02-f03-f04/730-d-xdrive-190-kw-258cv |
| 730 i, Li (190 kW / 258 CV) | 7 IV (2008–2015) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-f01-f02-f03-f04/730-i-li-190-kw-258cv |
| 740 d (225 kW / 306 CV) | 7 IV (2008–2015) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-f01-f02-f03-f04/740-d-225-kw-306cv |
| 740 d (230 kW / 313 CV) | 7 IV (2008–2015) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-f01-f02-f03-f04/740-d-230-kw-313cv |
| 740 d xDrive (225 kW / 306 CV) | 7 IV (2008–2015) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-f01-f02-f03-f04/740-d-xdrive-225-kw-306cv |
| 740 d xDrive (230 kW / 313 CV) | 7 IV (2008–2015) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-f01-f02-f03-f04/740-d-xdrive-230-kw-313cv |
| 740 i, Li (235 kW / 320 CV) | 7 IV (2008–2015) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-f01-f02-f03-f04/740-i-li-235-kw-320cv |
| 740 i, Li (240 kW / 326 CV) | 7 IV (2008–2015) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-f01-f02-f03-f04/740-i-li-240-kw-326cv |
| 740 i, Li xDrive (235 kW / 320 CV) | 7 IV (2008–2015) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-f01-f02-f03-f04/740-i-li-xdrive-235-kw-320cv |
| 750 d xDrive (280 kW / 381 CV) | 7 IV (2008–2015) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-f01-f02-f03-f04/750-d-xdrive-280-kw-381cv |
| 750 i (331 kW / 450 CV) | 7 IV (2008–2015) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-f01-f02-f03-f04/750-i-331-kw-450cv |
| 750 i, Li (300 kW / 408 CV) | 7 IV (2008–2015) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-f01-f02-f03-f04/750-i-li-300-kw-408cv |
| 750 i, Li (330 kW / 449 CV) | 7 IV (2008–2015) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-f01-f02-f03-f04/750-i-li-330-kw-449cv |
| 750 i, Li xDrive (300 kW / 408 CV) | 7 IV (2008–2015) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-f01-f02-f03-f04/750-i-li-xdrive-300-kw-408cv |
| 750 i, Li xDrive (330 kW / 449 CV) | 7 IV (2008–2015) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-f01-f02-f03-f04/750-i-li-xdrive-330-kw-449cv |
| 760 i, Li (400 kW / 544 CV) | 7 IV (2008–2015) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-f01-f02-f03-f04/760-i-li-400-kw-544cv |
| ActiveHybrid 7 (235 kW / 320 CV) | 7 IV (2008–2015) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-f01-f02-f03-f04/activehybrid-7-235-kw-320cv |
| ActiveHybrid 7 (260 kW / 354 CV) | 7 IV (2008–2015) | Varta A5 95Ah | 179,99 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-f01-f02-f03-f04/activehybrid-7-260-kw-354cv |

## BMW 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 V | 2015–2022 | berlina | 104 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-g11-g12 |
| 7 IV | 2008–2015 | berlina | 74 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-f01-f02-f03-f04 |
| 7 III | 2001–2009 | berlina | 25 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-e65-e66-e67 |
| 7 II | 1994–2001 | berlina | 28 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-e38 |
| 7 I | 1990–1994 | berlina | 21 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/7-e32 |

## Best-selling batteries for the BMW 7 Series

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car battery Varta E11 12V 74Ah 680A | 12 | 74 | 680 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 74,95 | ✓ | 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 | 134,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a7-agm-12v-70ah-760a |
| 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 | 149,95 | ✓ | 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 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 |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A8 12V 60Ah 680A AGM | 12 | 60 | 680 | AGM | 107,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a8-agm-12v-60ah-680a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A4 12V 105Ah 950A AGM | 12 | 105 | 950 | AGM | 189,30 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a4-agm-12v-105ah-950a |

## How to know which battery your BMW 7 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.

Prefer to do it manually? Check the date of first registration on your V5C and match it against the generation table above. When a year straddles two generations, the body style decides it: five-door hatch, estate or coupé.

As a final check, look at the battery currently fitted: the label shows capacity (Ah) and cold cranking amps (A). Always replace with equal or higher figures, never lower, and keep the same dimensions and terminal layout.

## Start-Stop: which battery your 7 Series needs

Start-Stop on the modern 7 Series changes the rules: the battery takes hundreds of micro-cycles daily. The correct answer is EFB for basic systems and AGM where braking energy is recovered. Dropping to a conventional battery is the most expensive mistake you can make here.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which battery does a BMW 7 Series take?
It depends on the engine. BMW 7 Series owners mostly buy Varta A4 105Ah (189.30 €), Varta H15 105Ah (172.80 €) and Tudor TA1000 100Ah (100.80 €) 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.

### How much does a BMW 7 Series battery cost?
Between 70.20 € 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.

### How do I know which generation my 7 Series is?
By the registration year: 7 V (2015-2022); 7 IV (2008-2015); 7 III (2001-2009); 7 II (1994-2001); 7 I (1990-1994). 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 7 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: 2026-10-28 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/7