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2012 BMW M5 Battery

Complete battery specifications for your 2012 BMW M5.

Battery Specifications

Trim Engine Group Size Cold Cranking Amps Reserve Capacity Terminal
Sport 3.5L V6 48 688 CCA 116 min Top Post
XL 3.5L V6 24F 636 CCA 100 min Dual Terminal
Base 3.5L V6 48 662 CCA 114 min Dual Terminal
Lariat 2.4L I4 48 453 CCA 67 min Side Post
Sport 2.4L I4 24 514 CCA 83 min Side Post
Premium 2.4L I4 48 458 CCA 84 min Side Post
Limited 2.4L I4 35 471 CCA 90 min Side Post
King Ranch 2.4L I4 51R 468 CCA 75 min Top Post
Sport 2.0L I4 24F 563 CCA 84 min Top Post
XL 2.0L I4 51R 492 CCA 88 min Dual Terminal

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