Batteries for BMW X3 xDrive 30 d 211 hp (diesel, 2008-2010)
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Specifications and battery: xDrive 30 d (211 hp)
BMW X3 xDrive 30 d (211 hp, diesel, 2008-2010): depending on the equipment, it takes a conventional 95 Ah, 800 A battery (353 × 175 × 190 mm) or a 80 Ah, 800 A AGM battery (315 × 175 × 190 mm). Measure your current battery before choosing. In every case the positive terminal is on the right.
- Brand
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BMW
- Model
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X3 (E83)
- Built
- 09/2008 - 08/2010
- Power
- 155 kW / 211 hp
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc (3 L)
- Cylinders
- 6
- Body type
- SUV
- Drive
- All-wheel Drive
- Engine codes
- M57 D30 (306D3)
- Start-Stop battery
- Not required
Battery for this engine
| Version | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Size (L×W×H) | Polarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depending on equipment 1 | Conventional | 95 Ah | 800 A | 353 × 175 × 190 mm | + on the right |
| Depending on equipment 2 | AGM | 80 Ah | 800 A | 315 × 175 × 190 mm | + on the right |
This engine shares its battery with the xDrive 30 d (218 hp): the compatible batteries are exactly the same.
Data: vehicle specifications and the battery manufacturer's application catalogue.
EFB, AGM or conventional for this engine?
The BMW X3 xDrive 30 d has no Start-Stop: a conventional lead-acid battery of around 95 Ah is enough and the cheapest option. An EFB or AGM also works (it lasts longer and copes better with short trips), but it is not essential.
Battery analysis for your BMW X3 xDrive 30 d
Quick answer Depending on the equipment, your car uses one of these two main batteries. The most common option is ordinary lead-acid 95 Ah (353×175×190 mm): we recommend VARTA G3. Other units use AGM 80 Ah (315×175×190 mm): VARTA A6. Before buying, check the Ah on your current battery's label or measure its length.
Batteries in your BMW X3 xDrive 30 d
Measure the length of yours: 353 or 315 mm
Prices and availability updated on 08/11/2026
Based on the batteries we found for your vehicle, our experts help you pick the right one.
📋 What we found
For your BMW X3 xDrive 30 d we found 8 compatible batteries. This list includes 3 Start-Stop batteries and 5 conventional batteries (non Start-Stop).
📏 Battery size
The list contains batteries in different sizes or capacities (Ah). In many cases both variants fit, but it's worth checking your compartment dimensions and the Ah of your original battery before buying. Choose the one with the same dimensions as your current battery: a bigger one may not fit the compartment or the hold-down. If several match your size, the higher capacity gives more headroom for cold starts.
⚡ Battery type for your vehicle
✓ Your BMW X3 xDrive 30 d does not need a Start-Stop battery. The conventional ones shown fit your vehicle and are the most affordable option. If you want a higher-quality, longer-lasting battery, you can also fit an EFB or AGM as an upgrade — they are fully compatible and last more years.
🔋 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 X3 xDrive 30 d we recommend the VARTA G3 (ordinary lead-acid, 95 Ah). It's the battery recommended by the vehicle manufacturer for your BMW X3 xDrive 30 d — the OEM equivalent. Varta is the world's leading manufacturer of starter batteries and supplies first-equipment (OEM) batteries to the major European car makers.
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- 22% cheaper than the most expensive option in the list.
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Verified selection
- Class: Car Batteries
- Brand: BMW
- Model: X3
- Engine: xDrive 30 d
Conventional Battery
This is a standard or conventional battery for vehicles without a start-stop system
Compare the technologies available for your car
A higher technology withstands more charge and discharge cycles, according to manufacturers. If your car has Start-Stop, it needs EFB or AGM.
- Conventional (lead-acid) For normal use in cars without Start-Stop. from €82.80 View EXIDE EB950
- AGM Up to 3× more cycles than a conventional battery. The highest performance, ideal with lots of electrical equipment. from €119.20 +€36.40 View EXIDE EK820
Why we recommend the VARTA G3
For €12.40 more: OEM fitment.
| RecommendedVARTA G3 | CheapestEXIDE EB950 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold cranking | 800 A | 800 A |
| Capacity | 95 Ah | 95 Ah |
| Technology | Conventional | Conventional |
| Why | OEM fitment | — |
| Price | €95.20 | €82.80 |
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Car battery Varta G3 Dynamic SLI 12V 95Ah 800A
- 12 V
- 95 Ah
- 800 A
Dimensions 353×175×190 mm
- ✓ OEM fitment
€95.20
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Car battery Varta H3 Dynamic SLI 12V 100Ah 830A
- 12 V
- 100 Ah
- 830 A
Dimensions 353×175×190 mm
€109.90
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Car battery Tudor TA1000 High Tech 12V 100Ah 900A
- 12 V
- 100 Ah
- 900 A
Dimensions 353×175×190 mm
€100.80
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Car battery Tudor TB950 Technica 12V 95Ah 800A
- 12 V
- 95 Ah
- 800 A
Dimensions 353×175×190 mm
€86.90
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Car battery Exide EB950 Excell 12V 95Ah 800A
- 12 V
- 95 Ah
- 800 A
Dimensions 353×175×190 mm
€82.80
| Category | Make | Reference | Capacity | Cold cranking | Dimensions | Technology | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional Battery | VARTA | G3 | 95 Ah | 800 A | 353×175×190 mm | Conventional | €95.20 | More info |
| Conventional Battery | VARTA | H3 | 100 Ah | 830 A | 353×175×190 mm | Conventional | €109.90 | More info |
| Conventional Battery | TUDOR | TA1000 | 100 Ah | 900 A | 353×175×190 mm | Conventional | €100.80 | More info |
| Conventional Battery | TUDOR | TB950 | 95 Ah | 800 A | 353×175×190 mm | Conventional | €86.90 | More info |
| Conventional Battery | EXIDE | EB950 | 95 Ah | 800 A | 353×175×190 mm | Conventional | €82.80 | More info |
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.
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Start-Stop battery Exide EK820 12V 82Ah 800A AGM
- 12 V
- 82 Ah
- 800 A
- AGM EXIDE EK820 · 82 Ah · 800 A
Dimensions 315×175×190 mm
€119.20
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Start-Stop battery Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 12V 80Ah 800A AGM
- 12 V
- 80 Ah
- 800 A
- AGM VARTA A6 · 80 Ah · 800 A
Dimensions 315×175×190 mm
€160.45
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Start-Stop battery Tudor TK820 AGM Microhybrid 12V 82Ah 800A AGM
- 12 V
- 82 Ah
- 800 A
- AGM TUDOR TK820 · 82 Ah · 800 A
Dimensions 315×175×190 mm
€121.30
| Category | Make | Reference | Capacity | Cold cranking | Dimensions | Technology | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries | EXIDE | EK820 | 82 Ah | 800 A | 315×175×190 mm | AGM | €119.20 | More info |
| Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries | VARTA | A6 | 80 Ah | 800 A | 315×175×190 mm | AGM | €160.45 | More info |
| Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries | TUDOR | TK820 | 82 Ah | 800 A | 315×175×190 mm | AGM | €121.30 | 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 X3 xDrive 30 d battery compartment and the positive terminal position matches.
- The Bmw X3 Xdrive 30 D requires a battery with the correct capacity (Ah) and Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) for this engine. Compatible batteries offer 80-100 Ah, 800-830 A (CCA), 12 V, case H8/L5, conventional flooded technology. Browse the compatible battery list below.
- The exact Ah rating for the Bmw X3 Xdrive 30 D depends on the vehicle's original electrical consumers. Compatible batteries offer 80-100 Ah, 800-830 A (CCA), 12 V, case H8/L5, conventional flooded technology. Use our finder for a precise recommendation.
- 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.
- Use the search tool by selecting your vehicle's make and model. Our system automatically filters compatible part numbers verified by our technicians. If you have any questions, contact us via WhatsApp.
- 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.