BMW 7 Series E32 (1986-1994) – batteries




BMW 7 Series in version E32 was produced in the years 1986 – 1994. Below we present the specifications of batteries suitable for specific engines.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for BMW 7 Series (1986-1994):

LayoutTerminal typesBase hold-down
0 – positive on the right side1B13

BMW 7 Series E32 – petrol engines:
  • 730 i M30
  • 730 i V8 M60
  • 730 iL M30
  • 730 iL V8 M60

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S3
S30 08
70 Ah
640 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Bosch S4
S40 08
74 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Bosch S5
S50 08
77 Ah
780 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Exide Classic
EC700
70 Ah
640 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB740
74 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA770
77 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Essentials
HB 096
70 Ah
640 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Standard
HCB 096
76 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Premium
LP096
75 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Supreme
LS096
78 Ah
780 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Varta Black Dynamic
E13
70 Ah
640 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
E11
74 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic
E44
77 Ah
780 A
278x175x190 mmMore
For the 730 i M30, 730 i V8 M60, 730 iL M30 petrol engines and others from the above list, we select batteries measuring 276x175x190 mm or 278x175x190 mm with a capacity exceeding 67 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Bosch S3 S30 08 which capacity is 70 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 640 A. The most powerful battery is Lucas Supreme LS096 of a capacity 78Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 780 A. The base hold-down of the above batteries is B13.

BMW 7 Series E32 – petrol engines:
  • 735 i
  • 735 iL
  • 740 i V8
  • 740 iL V8
  • 750 i V12
  • 750 iL V12

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4
S40 10
80 Ah
740 A
315x175x175 mmMore
Bosch S5
S50 10
85 Ah
800 A
315x175x175 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB802
80 Ah
700 A
315x175x175 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA852
85 Ah
800 A
315x175x175 mmMore
Halfords Standard
HCB 110
80 Ah
760 A
315x175x175 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
F17
80 Ah
740 A
315x175x175 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic
F18
85 Ah
800 A
315x175x175 mmMore
For the 735 i, 735 iL, 740 i V8 petrol engines and others from the above list, we select batteries measuring 315x175x175 mm with a capacity exceeding 77 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Exide Excell EB802 which capacity is 80 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 700 A. The most powerful battery is Varta Silver Dynamic F18 of a capacity 85Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 800 A. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.
If you’re still unsure which battery fits your BMW 7 Series , or if you want to help others in their selection, please send us a photo of your current battery in the comment section at the bottom of the page. You can also send the picture to contact@whatbattery.co.uk (we will place it in the comments to also help other users). Be sure to specify the car model, year, type, as well as the engine capacity and power. We’ll do our best to assist you!

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