Battery for BMW 3 (E21)
Compatible Car Batteries for BMW 3 (E21)
Model years: 06.1975 - 03.1984. Car body type: Sedan
Battery Size Requirements
| Car Model Description | Model Years | Max Size | AVG Size | Min Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 3 (E21) 315 | 03.1981 - 03.1984 |
9.57” x 6.89” x 7.48” 243 x 175 x 190 mm |
9.53” x 6.89” x 7.48” 242 x 175 x 190 mm |
8.19” x 6.85” x 6.89” 208 x 174 x 175 mm |
| BMW 3 (E21) 316 | 08.1975 - 08.1980 |
9.57” x 6.89” x 7.48” 243 x 175 x 190 mm |
9.53” x 6.89” x 7.48” 242 x 175 x 190 mm |
8.19” x 6.85” x 6.89” 208 x 174 x 175 mm |
| BMW 3 (E21) 316 | 09.1980 - 08.1982 |
9.57” x 6.89” x 7.48” 243 x 175 x 190 mm |
9.53” x 6.89” x 7.48” 242 x 175 x 190 mm |
8.19” x 6.85” x 6.89” 208 x 174 x 175 mm |
| BMW 3 (E21) 318 | 08.1975 - 08.1980 |
9.57” x 6.89” x 7.48” 243 x 175 x 190 mm |
9.53” x 6.89” x 7.48” 242 x 175 x 190 mm |
8.19” x 6.85” x 6.89” 208 x 174 x 175 mm |
| BMW 3 (E21) 318 i | 11.1979 - 08.1982 |
9.57” x 6.89” x 7.48” 243 x 175 x 190 mm |
9.53” x 6.89” x 7.48” 242 x 175 x 190 mm |
8.19” x 6.85” x 6.89” 208 x 174 x 175 mm |
| BMW 3 (E21) 320 | 08.1975 - 08.1977 |
9.57” x 6.89” x 7.48” 243 x 175 x 190 mm |
9.53” x 6.89” x 7.48” 242 x 175 x 190 mm |
8.19” x 6.85” x 6.89” 207 x 175 x 175 mm |
| BMW 3 (E21) 320/6 | 09.1977 - 08.1982 |
9.57” x 6.89” x 7.48” 243 x 175 x 190 mm |
9.53” x 6.89” x 7.48” 242 x 175 x 190 mm |
8.19” x 6.85” x 6.89” 207 x 175 x 190 mm |
| BMW 3 (E21) 320 i | 06.1975 - 08.1982 |
9.57” x 6.89” x 7.48” 243 x 175 x 190 mm |
9.53” x 6.89” x 7.48” 242 x 175 x 190 mm |
8.19” x 6.85” x 6.89” 207 x 175 x 175 mm |
| BMW 3 (E21) 323 i | 01.1978 - 08.1982 |
9.57” x 6.89” x 7.48” 278 x 175 x 190 mm |
9.53” x 6.89” x 7.48” 242 x 175 x 190 mm |
8.19” x 6.85” x 6.89” 207 x 175 x 175 mm |
Battery CCA Requirements
| Car Model Description | Model Years | Max CCA | AVG CCA | Min CCA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 3 (E21) 315 | 03.1981 - 03.1984 | 680 | 540 | 360 |
| BMW 3 (E21) 316 | 08.1975 - 08.1980 | 680 | 540 | 360 |
| BMW 3 (E21) 316 | 09.1980 - 08.1982 | 680 | 540 | 360 |
| BMW 3 (E21) 318 | 08.1975 - 08.1980 | 680 | 540 | 360 |
| BMW 3 (E21) 318 i | 11.1979 - 08.1982 | 680 | 540 | 360 |
| BMW 3 (E21) 320 | 08.1975 - 08.1977 | 680 | 540 | 460 |
| BMW 3 (E21) 320/6 | 09.1977 - 08.1982 | 680 | 540 | 400 |
| BMW 3 (E21) 320 i | 06.1975 - 08.1982 | 680 | 540 | 420 |
| BMW 3 (E21) 323 i | 01.1978 - 08.1982 | 680 | 540 | 420 |
Battery Capacity (AH) Requirements
| Car Model Description | Model Years | Max AH | AVG AH | Min AH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 3 (E21) 315 | 03.1981 - 03.1984 | 66 | 60 | 45 |
| BMW 3 (E21) 316 | 08.1975 - 08.1980 | 66 | 60 | 45 |
| BMW 3 (E21) 316 | 09.1980 - 08.1982 | 66 | 60 | 45 |
| BMW 3 (E21) 318 | 08.1975 - 08.1980 | 66 | 60 | 45 |
| BMW 3 (E21) 318 i | 11.1979 - 08.1982 | 66 | 60 | 45 |
| BMW 3 (E21) 320 | 08.1975 - 08.1977 | 66 | 60 | 54 |
| BMW 3 (E21) 320/6 | 09.1977 - 08.1982 | 66 | 60 | 45 |
| BMW 3 (E21) 320 i | 06.1975 - 08.1982 | 66 | 60 | 45 |
| BMW 3 (E21) 323 i | 01.1978 - 08.1982 | 77 | 60 | 45 |
Examples of Compatible Batteries
| Battery Specs | Battery Image |
|---|---|
Battery Brand: VMF Battery Code: AGM560680 Voltage: 12 V Battery Capacity: 60 AH Height: 190 Width: 174 Length: 242 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 680 A Post Positions: 0 Hold-down Type: B13 Terminal Type: 1 |  |
Battery Brand: DETA Battery Code: DB620 Voltage: 12 V Battery Capacity: 62 AH Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 540 A Length: 242 Width: 175 Height: 190 Post Positions: 0 Terminal Type: EN Hold-down Type: B13 |  |
Battery Brand: COMLINE Battery Code: CB012CL Hold-down Type: B3 Voltage: 12 V Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 360 A Battery Capacity: 45 AH Post Positions: 0 Filled Weight: 11.6 kg Length: 207 Width: 175 Height: 190 |  |
Battery Brand: VMF Battery Code: 56219 Voltage: 12 V Battery Capacity: 62 AH Height: 190 Width: 175 Length: 242 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 540 A Post Positions: 0 Hold-down Type: B13 Terminal Type: 1 |  |
Battery Brand: VARTA Battery Code: 560901068D852 Voltage: 12 V Battery Capacity: 60 AH Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 680 A Post Positions: 0 Terminal Type: 1 Hold-down Type: B13 Length: 242 Width: 175 Height: 190 |  |
Battery Brand: NPS Battery Code: U540L36B Length: 208 Width: 174 Height: 175 Voltage: 12 V Battery Capacity: 45 AH Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) DIN: 220 A Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 360 A |  |
Battery Brand: EXIDE Battery Code: EB620 Voltage: 12 V Battery Capacity: 62 AH Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 540 A Length: 242 Width: 175 Height: 190 Post Positions: 0 Terminal Type: EN Hold-down Type: B13 |  |
Battery Brand: BOSCH Battery Code: 0 092 S40 050 Voltage: 12 V Battery Capacity: 60 AH Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 540 A Length: 242 Width: 175 Height: 190 Post Positions: 0 Hold-down Type: B13 Terminal Type: 1 |  |
Battery Brand: EXIDE Battery Code: EC550 Voltage: 12 V Battery Capacity: 55 AH Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 460 A Length: 242 Width: 175 Height: 190 Post Positions: 0 Terminal Type: EN Hold-down Type: B13 |  |
Battery Brand: PLATINUM Battery Code: 079E Voltage: 12 V Battery Capacity: 45 AH Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 400 A Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) DIN: 54559 A Length: 207 Width: 175 Height: 190 Post Positions: 0 Terminal Type: T1 Hold-down Type: B13 |  |
Battery Brand: TUDOR Battery Code: TB620 Voltage: 12 V Battery Capacity: 62 AH Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 540 A Length: 242 Width: 175 Height: 190 Post Positions: 0 Terminal Type: EN Hold-down Type: B13 |  |
Battery Brand: COMLINE Battery Code: CB063PR Hold-down Type: B3/B4 Voltage: 12 V Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 420 A Battery Capacity: 50 AH Post Positions: 0 Filled Weight: 11.7 kg Length: 207 Width: 175 Height: 175 |  |
Battery Brand: PLATINUM Battery Code: 096SPPLA Voltage: 12 V Battery Capacity: 77 AH Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 680 A Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) DIN: 57700 A Length: 278 Width: 175 Height: 190 Post Positions: 0 Terminal Type: T1 Hold-down Type: B13 |  |
