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2016 BMW 3 Series Battery

Complete battery specifications for your 2016 BMW 3 Series.

Battery Specifications

Trim Engine Group Size Cold Cranking Amps Reserve Capacity Terminal
Base 5.7L V8 51R 783 CCA 120 min Top Post
Limited 5.7L V8 51R 823 CCA 141 min Top Post
Lariat 5.7L V8 24F 737 CCA 128 min Top Post
Base 2.0L I4 24 454 CCA 87 min Side Post
Sport 2.0L I4 51 472 CCA 78 min Side Post
Premium 2.0L I4 24F 474 CCA 87 min Top Post
Denali 2.0L I4 24 556 CCA 102 min Side Post
XL 2.4L I4 35 522 CCA 83 min Top Post
Denali 2.4L I4 24F 590 CCA 101 min Dual Terminal
Lariat 2.4L I4 48 500 CCA 87 min Top Post

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