BMW 7 Series E38 (1994-2001) – batteries




BMW 7 Series in version E38 was produced in the years 1994 – 2001. The following table presents information about batteries that match each of the engines available on the market.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for BMW 7 Series (1994-2001):

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

BMW 7 Series E38 – petrol engines:
  • 728 i
  • 728 iL
  • 728i X
  • 730 i
  • 730 iL
  • 735 i
  • 735 iL
  • 740 i
  • 740 iL
  • 750 i
  • 750 iL

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4
S40 08
74 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Bosch S5
S50 08
77 Ah
780 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB740
74 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA770
77 Ah
760 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 Blue Dynamic
E11
74 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic
E44
77 Ah
780 A
278x175x190 mmMore
For the 728 i, 728 iL, 728i X petrol engines and others from the above list, we select batteries measuring 276x175x190 mm or 278x175x190 mm with a capacity exceeding 71 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Bosch S4 S40 08 which capacity is 74 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 680 A. The most powerful battery is Lucas Supreme LS096 of a capacity 78Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 780 A. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.

BMW 7 Series E38 – diesel engines:
  • 725 tds
  • 730 d
  • 740 d

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4
S40 13
95 Ah
800 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Bosch S5
S50 13
100 Ah
830 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB950
95 Ah
800 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA1000
100 Ah
900 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Standard
HCB 019
95 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
G3
95 Ah
800 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic
H3
100 Ah
830 A
353x175x190 mmMore
The three above-mentioned diesel engines, namely 725 tds, 730 d and 740 d, should be paired with batteries sized 352x175x190 mm or 353x175x190 mm with a capacity of at least 92 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Bosch S4 S40 13 of a capacity 95Ah and 800A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Exide Premium EA1000 of a capacity 100 Ah, having 900A Cold Cranking Amps. 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!

See also information about other cars of this manufacturer

BMW 1 Series E81, E87 (2003-2012) battery
BMW 1 Series E82 (Coupe) (2007-2013) battery
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BMW 2 Series F45 Active Tourer (2014-) battery
BMW 3 Series E30 (1985-1991) battery
BMW 3 Series E36 (1990-1998) battery
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BMW 4 Series F32 Coupe (2013-) battery
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BMW 5 Series E34 (1988-1996) battery
BMW 5 Series E39 (1996-2003) battery
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BMW 6 Series E63 (2002-2010) battery
BMW 6 Series F06 Gran Coupe (2010-) battery
BMW 6 Series F13 Coupe (2010-) battery
BMW 7 Series E32 (1986-1994) battery
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BMW X1 E84 (2009-2015) battery
BMW X1 F48 (2015-2022) battery
BMW X2 (2018-) battery
BMW X3 E83 (2003-2010) battery
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