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2005 BMW M3 Battery

Complete battery specifications for your 2005 BMW M3.

Battery Specifications

Trim Engine Group Size Cold Cranking Amps Reserve Capacity Terminal
Lariat 2.4L I4 24 535 CCA 98 min Top Post
XL 2.4L I4 47 481 CCA 74 min Side Post
Sport 2.4L I4 25 516 CCA 91 min Side Post
Limited 2.4L I4 24F 502 CCA 93 min Dual Terminal
Platinum 2.4L I4 24 497 CCA 83 min Side Post
Base 5.7L V8 35 734 CCA 128 min Side Post
Limited 5.7L V8 35 752 CCA 114 min Side Post
XL 5.7L V8 48 766 CCA 118 min Dual Terminal
XLT 5.7L V8 35 743 CCA 129 min Side Post
Limited 2.5L I4 35 461 CCA 79 min Side Post
SEL 2.5L I4 48 452 CCA 69 min Side Post
Lariat 2.5L I4 25 522 CCA 84 min Side Post
Base 2.5L I4 24 475 CCA 79 min Side Post
SE 2.5L I4 51 553 CCA 93 min Top Post

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