BMW 1 Series E81, E87 (2003-2012) - batteries

BMW 1 Series in version E81, E87 was produced in the years 2003 – 2012. We invite you to a list of batteries matching individual engine versions.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for BMW 1 Series (2003-2012):

Layout	Terminal types	Base hold-down
0 – positive on the right side	1	B13

BMW 1 Series E81, E87 – petrol engines:
116 i

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S4 S40 02	52 Ah 470 A	207x175x190 mm	More
Bosch S5 S50 02	54 Ah 530 A	207x175x190 mm	More
Exide Excell EB500	50 Ah 450 A	207x175x190 mm	More
Exide Premium EA530	53 Ah 540 A	207x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Standard HCB 012	52 Ah 450 A	207x175x190 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic C22	52 Ah 470 A	207x175x190 mm	More
Varta Silver Dynamic C30	54 Ah 530 A	207x175x190 mm	More

For the BMW 1 Series E81, E87 with a 116 i gasoline engine, we choose batteries with dimensions of 207x175x190 mm, whose capacity exceeds 47 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Exide Excell EB500 which capacity is 50 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 450 A. The most powerful battery is Varta Silver Dynamic C30 of a capacity 54Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 530 A. All batteries compatible with the 116 i engine have a B13 mount.

BMW 1 Series E81, E87 – petrol engines:
118 i
120 i

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S4 S40 05	60 Ah 540 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Bosch S5 S50 05	63 Ah 610 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Exide Excell EB620	62 Ah 540 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Exide Premium EA640	64 Ah 640 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Standard HCB 027	62 Ah 550 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Lucas Supreme LS027	65 Ah 640 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic D24	60 Ah 540 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Varta Silver Dynamic D15	63 Ah 610 A	242x175x190 mm	More

For BMW 1 Series E81, E87 with 118 i or 120 i petrol engines, we use batteries measuring 242x175x190 mm and with a capacity exceeding 59 Ah (ampere-hours). The weakest of these is the battery Bosch S4 S40 05 which capacity is 60 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 540 A. The most powerful battery is Lucas Supreme LS027 of a capacity 65Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 640 A. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.

BMW 1 Series E81, E87 – petrol engines:
130 i

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S4 S40 08	74 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Bosch S5 S50 08	77 Ah 780 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Exide Excell EB740	74 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Exide Premium EA770	77 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Standard HCB 096	76 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Lucas Premium LP096	75 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Lucas Supreme LS096	78 Ah 780 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic E11	74 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Varta Silver Dynamic E44	77 Ah 780 A	278x175x190 mm	More

For the BMW 1 Series E81, E87 with a 130 i gasoline engine, we choose batteries with dimensions of 276x175x190 mm or 278x175x190 mm, whose capacity exceeds 71 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Bosch S4 S40 08 which capacity is 74 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 680 A. The most powerful battery is Lucas Supreme LS096 of a capacity 78Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 780 A. All batteries compatible with the 130 i engine have a B13 mount.

BMW 1 Series E81, E87 – petrol engines:
116 i – with Start-Stop
118 i – with Start-Stop
120 i – with Start-Stop
130 i – with Start-Stop

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S5 AGM S5A 08	70 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Exide AGM EK700	70 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Exide AGM EK720	72 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Standard AGM 096	70 Ah 720 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Advanced AGM 096	70 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Lucas Fusion AGM LF096	70 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Varta Silver Dynamic AGM E39	70 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More

The BMW 1 Series E81, E87 gasoline engines mentioned above are equipped with a Start-Stop system, and in this case, it means there is a need to use batteries produced using AGM technology. Matching batteries have dimensions 278x175x190 mm. The parameters of these batteries are at least 70 Ah of a capacity and 720 A CCA (Cold Cranking Amps). The base hold-down of the above batteries is B13.

BMW 1 Series E81, E87 – diesel engines:
116 d
118 d
120 d

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S4 S40 10	80 Ah 740 A	315x175x175 mm	More
Bosch S5 S50 10	85 Ah 800 A	315x175x175 mm	More
Exide Excell EB802	80 Ah 700 A	315x175x175 mm	More
Exide Premium EA852	85 Ah 800 A	315x175x175 mm	More
Halfords Standard HCB 110	80 Ah 760 A	315x175x175 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic F17	80 Ah 740 A	315x175x175 mm	More
Varta Silver Dynamic F18	85 Ah 800 A	315x175x175 mm	More

The three above-mentioned diesel engines, namely 116 d, 118 d and 120 d, should be paired with batteries sized 315x175x175 mm with a capacity of at least 77 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Exide Excell EB802 of a capacity 80Ah and 700A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Varta Silver Dynamic F18 of a capacity 85 Ah, having 800A Cold Cranking Amps. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.

BMW 1 Series E81, E87 – diesel engines:
116 d – with Start-Stop
118 d – with Start-Stop
120 d – with Start-Stop
123 d – with Start-Stop

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S5 AGM S5A 11	80 Ah 800 A	315x175x190 mm	More
Exide AGM EK800	80 Ah 800 A	315x175x190 mm	More
Exide AGM EK820	82 Ah 800 A	315x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Advanced AGM 115	80 Ah 800 A	317x175x190 mm	More
Lucas Fusion AGM LF115	80 Ah 800 A	315x175x190 mm	More
Varta Silver Dynamic AGM F21	80 Ah 800 A	315x175x190 mm	More

The diesel engines of the BMW 1 Series E81, E87 listed above have a Start-Stop system, and in this case, this means that we must use batteries produced in AGM technology. Dimensions of matching batteries differ slightly depending on the manufacturer and are 315x175x190 mm or 317x175x190 mm. The parameters of these batteries are at least 80 Ah of a capacity and 800 A CCA (Cold Cranking Amps). All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.

If you’re still unsure which battery fits your BMW 1 Series , or if you want to help others in their selection, please send us a photo of your current battery in the comment section at the bottom of the page. You can also send the picture to contact@whatbattery.co.uk (we will place it in the comments to also help other users). Be sure to specify the car model, year, type, as well as the engine capacity and power. We’ll do our best to assist you!

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BMW 1 Series E81, E87 (2003-2012) – batteries

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for BMW 1 Series (2003-2012):

BMW 1 Series E81, E87 – petrol engines:
116 i

BMW 1 Series E81, E87 – petrol engines:
118 i
120 i

BMW 1 Series E81, E87 – petrol engines:
130 i

BMW 1 Series E81, E87 – petrol engines:
116 i – with Start-Stop
118 i – with Start-Stop
120 i – with Start-Stop
130 i – with Start-Stop

BMW 1 Series E81, E87 – diesel engines:
116 d
118 d
120 d

BMW 1 Series E81, E87 – diesel engines:
116 d – with Start-Stop
118 d – with Start-Stop
120 d – with Start-Stop
123 d – with Start-Stop

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BMW 1 Series E81, E87 (2003-2012) – batteries

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for BMW 1 Series (2003-2012):

BMW 1 Series E81, E87 – petrol engines:116 i

BMW 1 Series E81, E87 – petrol engines:118 i 120 i

BMW 1 Series E81, E87 – petrol engines:130 i

BMW 1 Series E81, E87 – petrol engines:116 i – with Start-Stop118 i – with Start-Stop120 i – with Start-Stop130 i – with Start-Stop

BMW 1 Series E81, E87 – diesel engines:116 d 118 d 120 d

BMW 1 Series E81, E87 – diesel engines:116 d – with Start-Stop118 d – with Start-Stop120 d – with Start-Stop123 d – with Start-Stop

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BMW 1 Series E81, E87 – petrol engines:
116 i

BMW 1 Series E81, E87 – petrol engines:
118 i
120 i

BMW 1 Series E81, E87 – petrol engines:
130 i

BMW 1 Series E81, E87 – petrol engines:
116 i – with Start-Stop
118 i – with Start-Stop
120 i – with Start-Stop
130 i – with Start-Stop

BMW 1 Series E81, E87 – diesel engines:
116 d
118 d
120 d

BMW 1 Series E81, E87 – diesel engines:
116 d – with Start-Stop
118 d – with Start-Stop
120 d – with Start-Stop
123 d – with Start-Stop