BMW 8 Series battery: what each engine takes, with prices
Car BatteriesWhich battery does a BMW take?
Based on 347 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 Tudor TK820 12V 82Ah 800A AGM | 121.30 € |
| 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 347 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 19 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
We stock 8 batteries that fit the BMW 8 Series across its 4 generations (1990-2025), from 50 to 105 Ah, with cold cranking between 540 and 950 A and prices starting at 90.20 € including VAT.
- 📅 1990–2025
- 🚗 4 generations
- 🔋 8 compatible batteries
- from 90.20 €
Frequently asked questions
- It depends on the generation and engine: there are 8 compatible batteries in total, from 50 to 105 Ah and 540 to 950 A of cold cranking. The best sellers for this model are Car battery Varta H3 12V 100Ah 830A, Car battery Varta G3 12V 95Ah 800A, Car battery Varta E38 12V 74Ah 750A. With your plate we tell you the exact one in seconds.
- Between 90.20 € 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.
- By the registration year: 8 Gran Coupe (2019-2025); 8 Coupe (2018-2025); 8 Convertible (2018-2025); 8 (1990-1999). 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.
