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2018 BMW 3 Series Battery

Complete battery specifications for your 2018 BMW 3 Series.

Battery Specifications

Trim Engine Group Size Cold Cranking Amps Reserve Capacity Terminal
XL 5.7L V8 24 828 CCA 141 min Top Post
SE 5.7L V8 25 821 CCA 127 min Dual Terminal
Base 5.7L V8 24 793 CCA 124 min Dual Terminal
XLT 6.2L V8 24F 785 CCA 127 min Dual Terminal
Lariat 6.2L V8 24 718 CCA 125 min Side Post
Platinum 6.2L V8 24F 836 CCA 136 min Side Post
Limited 6.2L V8 47 808 CCA 134 min Dual Terminal
Lariat 3.6L V6 47 659 CCA 103 min Side Post
SEL 3.6L V6 25 652 CCA 101 min Top Post
SE 3.6L V6 35 647 CCA 107 min Top Post
King Ranch 3.6L V6 47 624 CCA 102 min Top Post
Platinum 3.6L V6 51R 641 CCA 107 min Top Post

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