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It depends on the generation and on whether your Audi A4 has Start-Stop. With Start-Stop, the Audi A4 B8 8K (2007-2015) usually takes a battery like the Varta A7: AGM, 70 Ah and 760 A; without Start-Stop, the Varta G3 (conventional, 95 Ah). The Audi A4 B7 8E (2004-2009) most often takes a battery like the Varta E11: conventional, 74 Ah and 680 A, case size L3. Below you will find all 5 generations, each with its battery.
- 5 generations
- 1994-2020
- 96 engines
- AGM · conventional
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Audi A4 generations and their battery
Newest first. If you are not sure which one you have, go by the year of manufacture or check with your number plate.
A4 B9 Avant (8W5, 8WD)
Audi A4 B9 (8W)
With Start-Stop: Varta A6 AGM · 80 Ah · 800 A · L4Also: Varta A7, Varta A5
Without Start-Stop: Varta A7 AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3
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A4 B8 Avant (8K5)
Audi A4 B8 (8K)
With Start-Stop: Varta A7 AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3Also: Varta A6, Varta A5
Without Start-Stop: Varta G3 conventional · 95 Ah · 800 A · L5Also: Varta E11, Varta D24
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A4 B7 Avant (8ED) 
A4 B7 Convertible (8HE)
Audi A4 B7 (8E)
Battery: Varta E11 conventional · 74 Ah · 680 A · L3Also: Varta G3, Varta D24
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A4 B6 Avant (8E5) 
A4 B6 Convertible (8H7)
Audi A4 B6 (8E)
Battery: Varta E11 conventional · 74 Ah · 680 A · L3Also: Varta D24, Varta F16
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A4 B5 Avant (8D5)
Audi A4 B5 (8D)
Battery: Varta E11 conventional · 74 Ah · 680 A · L3Also: Varta D24, Varta F16
Check with my number plateHow the Audi A4 battery has changed
Start-Stop becomes widespread with the Audi A4 B8 8K (2007), and with it come AGM batteries. Earlier generations —Audi A4 B5 8D, Audi A4 B6 8E and Audi A4 B7 8E— use conventional batteries from 60 to 110 Ah. The most common case size is L3, but not every generation uses it: check yours before you buy.
How to tell which Audi A4 you have
Each generation has its own production years and model code, which you will find in the car’s documents. These are the body styles of each one:
| Generation | Years | Body styles (model code) |
|---|---|---|
| Audi A4 B9 (8W) | 2015-2020 | A4 B9 (8W2, 8WC), A4 B9 Avant (8W5, 8WD) |
| Audi A4 B8 (8K) | 2007-2015 | A4 B8 (8K2), A4 B8 Avant (8K5) |
| Audi A4 B7 (8E) | 2004-2009 | A4 B7 (8EC), A4 B7 Avant (8ED), A4 B7 Convertible (8HE) |
| Audi A4 B6 (8E) | 2000-2005 | A4 B6 (8E2), A4 B6 Avant (8E5), A4 B6 Convertible (8H7) |
| Audi A4 B5 (8D) | 1994-2001 | A4 B5 (8D2), A4 B5 Avant (8D5) |
Frequently asked questions
Which battery does the Audi A4 take?
It depends on the generation and on whether your Audi A4 has Start-Stop. With Start-Stop, the Audi A4 B8 8K (2007-2015) usually takes a battery like the Varta A7: AGM, 70 Ah and 760 A; without Start-Stop, the Varta G3 (conventional, 95 Ah). The Audi A4 B7 8E (2004-2009) most often takes a battery like the Varta E11: conventional, 74 Ah and 680 A, case size L3. Below you will find all 5 generations, each with its battery.
Do all Audi A4 generations take the same battery?
No. The battery changes with the generation, the engine and Start-Stop: the Audi A4 B8 (8K) mostly takes the Varta A7 (AGM) and the Audi A4 B7 (8E) the Varta E11 (conventional).
Since when has the Audi A4 had Start-Stop?
It became widespread with the Audi A4 B8 8K (2007). Those versions need AGM; if your Audi A4 is older or has no Start-Stop, it takes a conventional battery.
How do I know which generation my Audi A4 is?
By the years of manufacture (Audi A4 B6 (8E): 2000-2005; Audi A4 B7 (8E): 2004-2009; Audi A4 B8 (8K): 2007-2015; Audi A4 B9 (8W): 2015-2020) or, more easily, with your number plate: our search identifies the exact model and engine and shows you only the batteries that fit.
Updated: · Source: battery application data by engine (KType TecDoc), the same data our number plate search uses, plus the datasheet of each battery.