Battery for BMW 5 (E12)
Compatible Car Batteries for BMW 5 (E12)
Model years: 03.1972 - 08.1981. Car body type: Sedan
Battery Size Requirements
| Car Model Description | Model Years | Max Size | AVG Size | Min Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 5 (E12) 518 | 07.1974 - 05.1981 |
20.2” x 7.44” x 8.78” 513 x 189 x 223 mm |
9.53” x 6.89” x 7.48” 242 x 175 x 190 mm |
8.19” x 6.85” x 6.89” 208 x 174 x 175 mm |
| BMW 5 (E12) 520 | 08.1972 - 08.1977 |
20.2” x 7.44” x 8.78” 513 x 226 x 223 mm |
9.53” x 6.89” x 7.48” 513 x 189 x 215 mm |
8.19” x 6.85” x 6.89” 208 x 174 x 175 mm |
| BMW 5 (E12) 520/6 | 09.1977 - 05.1981 |
20.2” x 7.44” x 8.78” 513 x 226 x 223 mm |
9.53” x 6.89” x 7.48” 513 x 189 x 220 mm |
8.19” x 6.85” x 6.89” 208 x 174 x 175 mm |
| BMW 5 (E12) 525 | 06.1973 - 06.1981 |
20.2” x 7.44” x 8.78” 513 x 226 x 223 mm |
9.53” x 6.89” x 7.48” 353 x 175 x 190 mm |
8.19” x 6.85” x 6.89” 207 x 175 x 175 mm |
| BMW 5 (E12) 525 | 08.1976 - 05.1981 |
20.2” x 7.44” x 8.78” 513 x 226 x 223 mm |
9.53” x 6.89” x 7.48” 513 x 189 x 215 mm |
8.19” x 6.85” x 6.89” 207 x 175 x 175 mm |
| BMW 5 (E12) 528 | 01.1975 - 08.1977 |
20.2” x 7.44” x 8.78” 513 x 226 x 223 mm |
9.53” x 6.89” x 7.48” 513 x 189 x 215 mm |
8.19” x 6.85” x 6.89” 207 x 175 x 175 mm |
| BMW 5 (E12) 528 | 01.1975 - 08.1977 |
20.2” x 7.44” x 8.78” 513 x 226 x 223 mm |
9.53” x 6.89” x 7.48” 510 x 189 x 223 mm |
8.19” x 6.85” x 6.89” 207 x 175 x 175 mm |
| BMW 5 (E12) 528 i | 04.1977 - 05.1981 |
20.2” x 7.44” x 8.78” 513 x 226 x 223 mm |
9.53” x 6.89” x 7.48” 510 x 189 x 223 mm |
8.19” x 6.85” x 6.89” 207 x 175 x 175 mm |
| BMW 5 (E12) 528 i | 04.1977 - 05.1981 |
20.2” x 7.44” x 8.78” 513 x 226 x 223 mm |
9.53” x 6.89” x 7.48” 513 x 189 x 223 mm |
8.19” x 6.85” x 6.89” 207 x 175 x 175 mm |
| BMW 5 (E12) 520 i | 08.1972 - 10.1975 |
20.2” x 7.44” x 8.78” 278 x 175 x 190 mm |
9.53” x 6.89” x 7.48” 242 x 175 x 190 mm |
8.19” x 6.85” x 6.89” 208 x 174 x 175 mm |
| BMW 5 (E12) 520 i | 03.1972 - 07.1979 |
20.2” x 7.44” x 8.78” 278 x 175 x 190 mm |
9.53” x 6.89” x 7.48” 242 x 175 x 190 mm |
8.19” x 6.85” x 6.89” 208 x 174 x 175 mm |
| BMW 5 (E12) M535 i | 06.1980 - 08.1981 |
20.2” x 7.44” x 8.78” 513 x 223 x 223 mm |
9.53” x 6.89” x 7.48” 278 x 175 x 190 mm |
8.19” x 6.85” x 6.89” 242 x 172 x 190 mm |
| BMW 5 (E12) 520 | 12.1975 - 08.1977 |
20.2” x 7.44” x 8.78” 518 x 279 x 240 mm |
9.53” x 6.89” x 7.48” 513 x 223 x 223 mm |
8.19” x 6.85” x 6.89” 513 x 223 x 223 mm |
| BMW 5 (E12) 518 i | 06.1979 - 06.1981 |
20.2” x 7.44” x 8.78” 518 x 279 x 240 mm |
9.53” x 6.89” x 7.48” 513 x 223 x 223 mm |
8.19” x 6.85” x 6.89” 513 x 223 x 223 mm |
Battery CCA Requirements
| Car Model Description | Model Years | Max CCA | AVG CCA | Min CCA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 5 (E12) 518 | 07.1974 - 05.1981 | 1000 | 610 | 360 |
| BMW 5 (E12) 520 | 08.1972 - 08.1977 | 1150 | 760 | 360 |
| BMW 5 (E12) 520/6 | 09.1977 - 05.1981 | 1150 | 760 | 360 |
| BMW 5 (E12) 525 | 06.1973 - 06.1981 | 1150 | 760 | 420 |
| BMW 5 (E12) 525 | 08.1976 - 05.1981 | 1150 | 760 | 420 |
| BMW 5 (E12) 528 | 01.1975 - 08.1977 | 1150 | 760 | 420 |
| BMW 5 (E12) 528 | 01.1975 - 08.1977 | 1150 | 760 | 420 |
| BMW 5 (E12) 528 i | 04.1977 - 05.1981 | 1150 | 760 | 420 |
| BMW 5 (E12) 528 i | 04.1977 - 05.1981 | 1150 | 760 | 420 |
| BMW 5 (E12) 520 i | 08.1972 - 10.1975 | 760 | 610 | 360 |
| BMW 5 (E12) 520 i | 03.1972 - 07.1979 | 760 | 610 | 360 |
| BMW 5 (E12) M535 i | 06.1980 - 08.1981 | 1100 | 680 | 460 |
| BMW 5 (E12) 520 | 12.1975 - 08.1977 | 1450 | 1050 | 1000 |
| BMW 5 (E12) 518 i | 06.1979 - 06.1981 | 1450 | 1050 | 1000 |
Battery Capacity (AH) Requirements
| Car Model Description | Model Years | Max AH | AVG AH | Min AH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 5 (E12) 518 | 07.1974 - 05.1981 | 140 | 62 | 45 |
| BMW 5 (E12) 520 | 08.1972 - 08.1977 | 200 | 120 | 45 |
| BMW 5 (E12) 520/6 | 09.1977 - 05.1981 | 200 | 120 | 45 |
| BMW 5 (E12) 525 | 06.1973 - 06.1981 | 200 | 100 | 45 |
| BMW 5 (E12) 525 | 08.1976 - 05.1981 | 200 | 120 | 45 |
| BMW 5 (E12) 528 | 01.1975 - 08.1977 | 200 | 120 | 45 |
| BMW 5 (E12) 528 | 01.1975 - 08.1977 | 200 | 120 | 45 |
| BMW 5 (E12) 528 i | 04.1977 - 05.1981 | 200 | 120 | 45 |
| BMW 5 (E12) 528 i | 04.1977 - 05.1981 | 200 | 120 | 45 |
| BMW 5 (E12) 520 i | 08.1972 - 10.1975 | 80 | 62 | 45 |
| BMW 5 (E12) 520 i | 03.1972 - 07.1979 | 80 | 62 | 45 |
| BMW 5 (E12) M535 i | 06.1980 - 08.1981 | 200 | 80 | 55 |
| BMW 5 (E12) 520 | 12.1975 - 08.1977 | 235 | 180 | 170 |
| BMW 5 (E12) 518 i | 06.1979 - 06.1981 | 235 | 180 | 170 |
Examples of Compatible Batteries
| Battery Specs | Battery Image |
|---|---|
Battery Brand: TUDOR Battery Code: TG1355 Voltage: 12 V Battery Capacity: 135 AH Height: 210 Width: 175 Length: 514 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 1000 A Post Positions: 3 Hold-down Type: B03 |  |
Battery Brand: PLATINUM Battery Code: 075SPPLA Voltage: 12 V Battery Capacity: 63 AH Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 600 A Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) DIN: 56304 A Length: 242 Width: 175 Height: 175 Post Positions: 0 Terminal Type: T1 Hold-down Type: B13 |  |
Battery Brand: NPS Battery Code: U540L36B Length: 208 Width: 174 Height: 175 Voltage: 12 V Battery Capacity: 45 AH Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) DIN: 220 A Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 360 A |  |
Battery Brand: DETA Battery Code: DF1853 Voltage: 12 V Battery Capacity: 185 AH Height: 223 Width: 226 Length: 513 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 1150 A Post Positions: 3 Hold-down Type: B0 |  |
Battery Brand: VMF Battery Code: 64020 Voltage: 12 V Battery Capacity: 140 AH Height: 223 Width: 189 Length: 513 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 760 A Post Positions: 3 Hold-down Type: B00 Terminal Type: 1 |  |
Battery Brand: TUDOR Battery Code: TF1853 Voltage: 12 V Battery Capacity: 185 AH Height: 223 Width: 223 Length: 513 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 1150 A Post Positions: 3 Hold-down Type: B00 |  |
Battery Brand: BOSCH Battery Code: 0 092 S30 130 Voltage: 12 V Battery Capacity: 90 AH Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 720 A Length: 353 Width: 175 Height: 190 Post Positions: 0 Hold-down Type: B13 Terminal Type: 1 |  |
Battery Brand: EXIDE Battery Code: EF1853 Voltage: 12 V Battery Capacity: 185 AH Height: 223 Width: 223 Length: 513 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 1150 A Post Positions: 3 Hold-down Type: B00 |  |
Battery Brand: BOSCH Battery Code: 0 092 S5A 080 Voltage: 12 V Battery Capacity: 70 AH Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 760 A Length: 278 Width: 175 Height: 190 Post Positions: 0 Hold-down Type: B13 Terminal Type: 1 |  |
Battery Brand: COMLINE Battery Code: CB063PR Hold-down Type: B3/B4 Voltage: 12 V Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 420 A Battery Capacity: 50 AH Post Positions: 0 Filled Weight: 11.7 kg Length: 207 Width: 175 Height: 175 |  |
Battery Brand: VMF Battery Code: AGM570760 Voltage: 12 V Battery Capacity: 70 AH Height: 190 Width: 174 Length: 277 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 760 A Post Positions: 0 Hold-down Type: B13 Terminal Type: 1 |  |
Battery Brand: NPS Battery Code: U540L51B Length: 277 Width: 174 Height: 190 Voltage: 12 V Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 760 A Specification: AGM Battery Capacity: 70 AH |  |
Battery Brand: BOSCH Battery Code: 0 092 S50 050 Voltage: 12 V Battery Capacity: 63 AH Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 610 A Length: 242 Width: 175 Height: 190 Post Positions: 0 Hold-down Type: B13 Terminal Type: 1 |  |
Battery Brand: COMLINE Battery Code: CB012CL Hold-down Type: B3 Voltage: 12 V Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 360 A Battery Capacity: 45 AH Post Positions: 0 Filled Weight: 11.6 kg Length: 207 Width: 175 Height: 190 |  |
Battery Brand: VARTA Battery Code: 690500105E652 Voltage: 12 V Battery Capacity: 190 AH Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 1050 A Post Positions: 3 Terminal Type: 1 Hold-down Type: B00 Length: 513 Width: 223 Height: 223 |  |
Battery Brand: VMF Battery Code: 95804 Voltage: 12 V Battery Capacity: 110 AH Height: 234 Width: 173 Length: 347 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 680 A Post Positions: 0 Hold-down Type: B00 Terminal Type: 1 |  |
Battery Brand: EXIDE Battery Code: EC550 Voltage: 12 V Battery Capacity: 55 AH Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 460 A Length: 242 Width: 175 Height: 190 Post Positions: 0 Terminal Type: EN Hold-down Type: B13 |  |
Battery Brand: TUDOR Battery Code: TF2353 Voltage: 12 V Battery Capacity: 235 AH Height: 240 Width: 279 Length: 518 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 1450 A Post Positions: 3 Hold-down Type: B00 |  |
Battery Brand: VARTA Battery Code: 680108100A722 Voltage: 12 V Battery Capacity: 180 AH Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 1000 A Post Positions: 3 Terminal Type: 1 Hold-down Type: B00 Length: 513 Width: 223 Height: 223 Battery Property: Heavy Duty (extended cycle and vibration proof) |  |
Battery Brand: BOSCH Battery Code: 0 092 T40 770 Voltage: 12 V Battery Capacity: 170 AH Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 1000 A Length: 513 Width: 223 Height: 223 Post Positions: 3 Hold-down Type: B00 Terminal Type: 1 |  |
Battery Brand: VMF Battery Code: 96351 Voltage: 12 V Battery Capacity: 180 AH Height: 223 Width: 223 Length: 513 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 1000 A Post Positions: 3 Hold-down Type: B00 Terminal Type: 1 |  |
