Audi A8 II (D3) (2002-2010) – batteries


Audi A8 in version II (D3) was produced in the years 2002 – 2010. The following table presents information about batteries that match each of the engines available on the market.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Audi A8 (2002-2010):

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

Audi A8 II (D3) – petrol engines:
  • 2.8 FSI
  • 3.0
  • 3.2 FSI
  • 3.2 FSI quattro
  • 3.7 quattro
  • 4.2 FSI quattro
  • 4.2 quattro
  • 6.0 W12 quattro
  • S8 quattro

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S5 AGM
S5A 13
95 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Bosch S5
S50 15
110 Ah
920 A
393x175x190 mmMore
Exide AGM
EK950
95 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Exide AGM
EK960
96 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB1100
110 Ah
850 A
392x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Advanced
AGM 019
95 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Fusion AGM
LF017
95 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Premium
LP020
110 Ah
920 A
393x175x190 mm
Varta Silver Dynamic AGM
G14
95 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic
I1
110 Ah
920 A
393x175x190 mmMore
For the 2.8 FSI, 3.0, 3.2 FSI 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 II (D3) – diesel engines:
  • 4.2 TDI quattro

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 Audi A8 II (D3) with a 4.2 TDI quattro diesel engine should be compatible with batteries of dimensions 352x175x190 mm or 353x175x190 mm, with a minimum capacity of 92 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Varta Blue Dynamic G3 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 batteries compatible with the 4.2 TDI quattro engine have a B13 mount.

Audi A8 II (D3) – diesel engines:
  • 3.0 TDI quattro

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S5 AGM
S5A 13
95 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Bosch S5
S50 15
110 Ah
920 A
393x175x190 mmMore
Exide AGM
EK950
95 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Exide AGM
EK960
96 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB1100
110 Ah
850 A
392x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Advanced
AGM 019
95 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Fusion AGM
LF017
95 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Premium
LP020
110 Ah
920 A
393x175x190 mm
Varta Silver Dynamic AGM
G14
95 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic
I1
110 Ah
920 A
393x175x190 mmMore
The Audi A8 II (D3) with a 3.0 TDI quattro diesel engine should be compatible with batteries of dimensions 353x175x190 mm, 392x175x190 mm or 393x175x190 mm, with a minimum capacity of 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 batteries compatible with the 3.0 TDI quattro engine have a B13 mount.

Audi A8 II (D3) – diesel engines:
  • 4.0 TDI quattro

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S5
S50 15
110 Ah
920 A
393x175x190 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB1100
110 Ah
850 A
392x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Premium
LP020
110 Ah
920 A
393x175x190 mm
Varta Silver Dynamic
I1
110 Ah
920 A
393x175x190 mmMore
The Audi A8 II (D3) with a 4.0 TDI quattro diesel engine should be compatible with batteries of dimensions 392x175x190 mm or 393x175x190 mm, with a minimum capacity of 107 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Exide Excell EB1100 of a capacity 110Ah and 850A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Bosch S5 S50 15 of a capacity 110 Ah, having 920A Cold Cranking Amps. All batteries compatible with the 4.0 TDI quattro engine have a B13 mount.
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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