Audi A8 I (D2) (1994-2002) - batteries

Audi A8 in version I (D2) was produced in the years 1994 – 2002. Below we present the specifications of batteries suitable for specific engines.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Audi A8 (1994-2002):

Layout	Terminal types	Base hold-down
0 – positive on the right side	1	B13

Audi A8 I (D2) – petrol engines:
S 8 quattro (1996-1999)

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S4 S40 08	74 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Bosch S5 S50 08	77 Ah 780 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Exide Excell EB740	74 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Exide Premium EA770	77 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Standard HCB 096	76 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Lucas Premium LP096	75 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm
Lucas Supreme LS096	78 Ah 780 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic E11	74 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Varta Silver Dynamic E44	77 Ah 780 A	278x175x190 mm	More

For the Audi A8 I (D2) with a S 8 quattro (1996-1999) gasoline engine, we choose batteries with dimensions of 276x175x190 mm or 278x175x190 mm, whose capacity exceeds 71 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Exide Excell EB740 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 batteries compatible with the S 8 quattro (1996-1999) engine have a B13 mount.

Audi A8 I (D2) – petrol engines:
2.8
2.8 quattro

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S4 S40 13	95 Ah 800 A	353x175x190 mm	More
Bosch S5 S50 13	100 Ah 830 A	353x175x190 mm	More
Exide Excell EB950	95 Ah 800 A	353x175x190 mm	More
Exide Premium EA1000	100 Ah 900 A	353x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Standard HCB 019	95 Ah 850 A	353x175x190 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic G3	95 Ah 800 A	353x175x190 mm	More
Varta Silver Dynamic H3	100 Ah 830 A	353x175x190 mm	More

For Audi A8 I (D2) with 2.8 or 2.8 quattro petrol engines, we use batteries measuring 352x175x190 mm or 353x175x190 mm and with a capacity exceeding 92 Ah (ampere-hours). The weakest of these is the battery Exide Excell EB950 which capacity is 95 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 800 A. The most powerful battery is Exide Premium EA1000 of a capacity 100Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 900 A. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.

Audi A8 I (D2) – petrol engines:
3.7
3.7 quattro
4.2 quattro
6.0 W12 quattro
S 8 quattro (1999-2002)

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S5 AGM S5A 13	95 Ah 850 A	353x175x190 mm	More
Bosch S5 S50 15	110 Ah 920 A	393x175x190 mm	More
Exide AGM EK950	95 Ah 850 A	353x175x190 mm	More
Exide AGM EK960	96 Ah 850 A	353x175x190 mm	More
Exide Excell EB1100	110 Ah 850 A	392x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Advanced AGM 019	95 Ah 850 A	353x175x190 mm	More
Lucas Fusion AGM LF017	95 Ah 850 A	353x175x190 mm	More
Lucas Premium LP020	110 Ah 920 A	393x175x190 mm
Varta Silver Dynamic AGM G14	95 Ah 850 A	353x175x190 mm	More
Varta Silver Dynamic I1	110 Ah 920 A	393x175x190 mm	More

For the 3.7, 3.7 quattro, 4.2 quattro petrol engines and others from the above list, we select batteries measuring 353x175x190 mm, 392x175x190 mm or 393x175x190 mm with a capacity exceeding 92 Ah. We can mount the standard battery type here or made in AGM technology. To avoid problems, You should rememeber to replace the standard battery with a standard one, EFB with EFB and AGM with AGM. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.

Audi A8 I (D2) – diesel engines:
2.5 TDI
2.5 TDI quattro
3.3 TDI quattro

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S5 AGM S5A 13	95 Ah 850 A	353x175x190 mm	More
Bosch S5 S50 15	110 Ah 920 A	393x175x190 mm	More
Exide AGM EK950	95 Ah 850 A	353x175x190 mm	More
Exide AGM EK960	96 Ah 850 A	353x175x190 mm	More
Exide Excell EB1100	110 Ah 850 A	392x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Advanced AGM 019	95 Ah 850 A	353x175x190 mm	More
Lucas Fusion AGM LF017	95 Ah 850 A	353x175x190 mm	More
Lucas Premium LP020	110 Ah 920 A	393x175x190 mm
Varta Silver Dynamic AGM G14	95 Ah 850 A	353x175x190 mm	More
Varta Silver Dynamic I1	110 Ah 920 A	393x175x190 mm	More

The three above-mentioned diesel engines, namely 2.5 TDI, 2.5 TDI quattro and 3.3 TDI quattro, should be paired with batteries sized 353x175x190 mm, 392x175x190 mm or 393x175x190 mm with a capacity of at least 92 Ah. We can mount the standard battery type here or made in AGM technology. To avoid problems, You should rememeber to replace the standard battery with a standard one, EFB with EFB and AGM with AGM. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.

If you’re still unsure which battery fits your Audi A8 , 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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Audi A8 I (D2) (1994-2002) – batteries

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Audi A8 (1994-2002):

Audi A8 I (D2) – petrol engines:
S 8 quattro (1996-1999)

Audi A8 I (D2) – petrol engines:
2.8
2.8 quattro

Audi A8 I (D2) – petrol engines:
3.7
3.7 quattro
4.2 quattro
6.0 W12 quattro
S 8 quattro (1999-2002)

Audi A8 I (D2) – diesel engines:
2.5 TDI
2.5 TDI quattro
3.3 TDI quattro

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Audi A8 I (D2) (1994-2002) – batteries

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Audi A8 (1994-2002):

Audi A8 I (D2) – petrol engines:S 8 quattro (1996-1999)

Audi A8 I (D2) – petrol engines:2.8 2.8 quattro

Audi A8 I (D2) – petrol engines:3.7 3.7 quattro 4.2 quattro 6.0 W12 quattro S 8 quattro (1999-2002)

Audi A8 I (D2) – diesel engines:2.5 TDI 2.5 TDI quattro 3.3 TDI quattro

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Audi A8 I (D2) – petrol engines:
S 8 quattro (1996-1999)

Audi A8 I (D2) – petrol engines:
2.8
2.8 quattro

Audi A8 I (D2) – petrol engines:
3.7
3.7 quattro
4.2 quattro
6.0 W12 quattro
S 8 quattro (1999-2002)

Audi A8 I (D2) – diesel engines:
2.5 TDI
2.5 TDI quattro
3.3 TDI quattro