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2012 BMW 3 Series Battery

Complete battery specifications for your 2012 BMW 3 Series.

Battery Specifications

Trim Engine Group Size Cold Cranking Amps Reserve Capacity Terminal
Platinum 3.6L V6 25 742 CCA 128 min Dual Terminal
Denali 3.6L V6 25 661 CCA 117 min Side Post
Lariat 3.6L V6 25 673 CCA 100 min Top Post
Base 3.6L V6 24 657 CCA 115 min Side Post
King Ranch 5.7L V8 24F 779 CCA 136 min Top Post
Base 5.7L V8 47 842 CCA 131 min Dual Terminal
SE 5.7L V8 25 722 CCA 124 min Side Post
XLT 5.7L V8 51 753 CCA 132 min Dual Terminal
Platinum 2.4L I4 51R 555 CCA 88 min Dual Terminal
King Ranch 2.4L I4 48 487 CCA 79 min Side Post

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