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):
Layout | Terminal types | Base hold-down |
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0 - positive on the right side | 1 | B13 |
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
Brand and series | Model | Capacity | Cold Cranking Amps | Dimensions | Base Hold-Down | Price |
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Bosch S4 | S40 08 | 74 Ah | 680 A | 278x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
Bosch S5 | S50 08 | 77 Ah | 780 A | 278x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
Exide Excell | EB740 | 74 Ah | 680 A | 278x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
Exide Premium | EA770 | 77 Ah | 760 A | 278x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
Varta Blue Dynamic | E11 | 74 Ah | 680 A | 278x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
Varta Silver Dynamic | E44 | 77 Ah | 780 A | 278x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
In the case of these petrol engines, we choose batteries in size 276x175x190 mm or 278x175x190 mm, which 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 Varta Silver Dynamic E44 of a capacity 77Ah 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
Brand and series | Model | Capacity | Cold Cranking Amps | Dimensions | Base Hold-Down | Price |
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Bosch S4 | S40 13 | 95 Ah | 800 A | 353x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
Bosch S5 | S50 13 | 100 Ah | 830 A | 353x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
Exide Excell | EB950 | 95 Ah | 800 A | 353x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
Exide Premium | EA1000 | 100 Ah | 900 A | 353x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
Varta Blue Dynamic | G3 | 95 Ah | 800 A | 353x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
Varta Silver Dynamic | H3 | 100 Ah | 830 A | 353x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
These diesel engines should work with batteries of dimensions 352x175x190 mm or 353x175x190 mm, which capacity is minimum 92 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Exide Excell EB950 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.
See also information about other cars of this manufacturer