The battery supplies the power to start the BMW 318i and steadies the electrical system. This is a 12V lead-acid battery, around 60 to 70 Ah and 500 to 700 CCA, in the Group 48/49 size range. The 318i was sold in the US as the E30 (1984 to 1991) and the E36 (1992 to 1998); the battery group size differs by generation, so confirm yours by VIN.
An honest note: a car battery is a consumable with a limited service life. A used battery has degraded capacity and unknown remaining life, and it is backed only by the standard 15 day warranty, so for a battery a new unit is usually the better choice. When you install it, work with the vehicle off, protect the terminals, and recycle the old battery. (For the listing itself: there is a duplicate 318i battery page that should be consolidated.)
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Generation | E30 or E36, by VIN. |
| Group Size | Group 48/49 or your spec. |
| New vs Used | New recommended for a battery. |
Your generation: E30 (1984 to 1991) or E36 (1992 to 1998), by VIN
Your battery group size
Terminal layout and hold-down
That you have considered a new battery
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| INCLUDED | The used battery as confirmed for your 318i (note the consumable caveat). |
| NOT INCLUDED | Hold-down, terminals, and cables, unless confirmed at order. |
| Tools You Need | Basic hand tools; work with the vehicle off and recycle the old battery. |
This BMW 318i battery is offered for the following:
| Vehicle | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| BMW 318i (E30) | 1984 to 1991, confirm group size by VIN |
| BMW 318i (E36) | 1992 to 1998, confirm group size by VIN |
This battery is offered for the BMW 318i (E30 and E36). Group size differs by generation, so confirm yours by VIN. Because a battery is a consumable, a new unit is recommended over a used one. We disclose the donor details before shipping.
Not sure which battery you need? Call (240) 301-0095 with your VIN. Our team confirms the generation and group size, and can advise on a new battery for a consumable like this.
Quality control for this part includes:
This is a used battery. We confirm the generation and group size by VIN and check voltage and cranking where possible, but a battery is a consumable with limited remaining life, so we are upfront that a new battery is usually the better choice.
| Application | BMW 318i (E30 or E36) |
|---|---|
| Type | Lead-acid, 12V |
| Capacity | About 60 to 70 Ah |
| Cold Cranking Amps | About 500 to 700 CCA |
| Group Size | Standard or BCI Group 48/49 |
| Weight | About 35 to 45 lbs |
| Consumable Note | A battery is a consumable; new is recommended |
| Sold As | Used (limited remaining life) |
| Shipping | Free to all 50 states, no core charge |
| Warranty | 15 day replacement warranty from delivery |
| Handling | Work with vehicle off; recycle the old battery |
| Condition | Used |
| Sku | vaz326 |
Contact (240) 301-0095 within 15 days of delivery.
