BMW 5 Series in version E34 was produced in the years 1988 – 1996. We invite you to a list of batteries matching individual engine versions.
Basic parameters of batteries suitable for BMW 5 Series (1988-1996):
| Layout | Terminal types | Base hold-down |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – positive on the right side | 1 | B13 |
BMW 5 Series E34 – petrol engines:
- 520 i
- 520 i 24V
- 525 i
- 525 i 24V
- 525 iX 24V
- 540 i V8
| Model | Capacity and CCA | Dimensions (LxWxH) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosch S3 S30 07 | 70 Ah 640 A | 278x175x175 mm | More |
| Bosch S4 S40 07 | 72 Ah 680 A | 278x175x175 mm | More |
| Bosch S5 S50 07 | 74 Ah 750 A | 278x175x175 mm | More |
| Exide Classic EC652 | 65 Ah 540 A | 278x175x175 mm | More |
| Exide Excell EB712 | 71 Ah 670 A | 278x175x175 mm | More |
| Exide Premium EA722 | 72 Ah 720 A | 278x175x175 mm | More |
| Lucas Premium LP100 | 72 Ah 680 A | 278x175x175 mm | |
| Lucas Supreme LS100 | 74 Ah 750 A | 278x175x175 mm | More |
| Varta Black Dynamic E9 | 70 Ah 640 A | 278x175x175 mm | More |
| Varta Blue Dynamic E43 | 72 Ah 680 A | 278x175x175 mm | More |
| Varta Silver Dynamic E38 | 74 Ah 750 A | 278x175x175 mm | More |
BMW 5 Series E34 – petrol engines:
- 518 i
| Model | Capacity and CCA | Dimensions (LxWxH) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosch S3 S30 08 | 70 Ah 640 A | 278x175x190 mm | More |
| Bosch S4 S40 08 | 74 Ah 680 A | 278x175x190 mm | More |
| Bosch S5 S50 08 | 77 Ah 780 A | 278x175x190 mm | More |
| Exide Classic EC700 | 70 Ah 640 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 Essentials HB 096 | 70 Ah 640 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 Black Dynamic E13 | 70 Ah 640 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 |
BMW 5 Series E34 – petrol engines:
- 530 i
- 530 i V8
- 535 i
| Model | Capacity and CCA | Dimensions (LxWxH) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosch S3 S30 12 | 88 Ah 740 A | 353x175x175 mm | More |
| Exide Excell EB852 | 85 Ah 760 A | 353x175x175 mm | More |
| Varta Black Dynamic F5 | 88 Ah 740 A | 353x175x175 mm | More |
BMW 5 Series E34 – petrol engines:
- M 3.6
- M 3.6 CAT
| Model | Capacity and CCA | Dimensions (LxWxH) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosch S3 S30 13 | 90 Ah 720 A | 353x175x190 mm | More |
| Bosch S4 S40 13 | 95 Ah 800 A | 353x175x190 mm | More |
| Bosch S5 S50 13 | 100 Ah 830 A | 353x175x190 mm | More |
| Exide Classic EC900 | 90 Ah 720 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 Black Dynamic F6 | 90 Ah 720 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 |
BMW 5 Series E34 – petrol engines:
- M 3.8
| 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 |
BMW 5 Series E34 – diesel engines:
- 524 td
- 525 td
- 525 tds
| Model | Capacity and CCA | Dimensions (LxWxH) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosch S4 S40 10 | 80 Ah 740 A | 315x175x175 mm | More |
| Bosch S5 S50 10 | 85 Ah 800 A | 315x175x175 mm | More |
| Exide Excell EB802 | 80 Ah 700 A | 315x175x175 mm | More |
| Exide Premium EA852 | 85 Ah 800 A | 315x175x175 mm | More |
| Halfords Standard HCB 110 | 80 Ah 760 A | 315x175x175 mm | More |
| Varta Blue Dynamic F17 | 80 Ah 740 A | 315x175x175 mm | More |
| Varta Silver Dynamic F18 | 85 Ah 800 A | 315x175x175 mm | More |
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