BMW 2 Series F45 Active Tourer (from 2014) – batteries


BMW 2 Series in version F45 Active Tourer is produced from 2014. The following table presents information about batteries that match each of the engines available on the market.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for BMW 2 Series (2014-):

LayoutTerminal typesBase hold-down
0 – positive on the right side1B13

BMW 2 Series F45 Active Tourer – petrol engines:
  • 218 i – with Start-Stop

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S5 AGM
S5A 08
70 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Exide AGM
EK700
70 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Exide AGM
EK720
72 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Standard
AGM 096
70 Ah
720 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Advanced
AGM 096
70 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Fusion AGM
LF096
70 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic AGM
E39
70 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
BMW 2 Series F45 Active Tourer with a 218 i engine and Start-Stop system requires the use of an AGM battery. 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 2 Series F45 Active Tourer – petrol engines:
  • 225 i – with Start-Stop

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S5 AGM
S5A 11
80 Ah
800 A
315x175x190 mmMore
Exide AGM
EK800
80 Ah
800 A
315x175x190 mmMore
Exide AGM
EK820
82 Ah
800 A
315x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Advanced
AGM 115
80 Ah
800 A
317x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Fusion AGM
LF115
80 Ah
800 A
315x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic AGM
F21
80 Ah
800 A
315x175x190 mmMore
Owning a BMW 2 Series F45 Active Tourer with a 225 i engine and Start-Stop system means there is a need to use more expensive batteries made with 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 batteries compatible with the 225 i engine have a B13 mount.

BMW 2 Series F45 Active Tourer – diesel engines:
  • 218 d – with Start-Stop

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S5 AGM
S5A 11
80 Ah
800 A
315x175x190 mmMore
Exide AGM
EK800
80 Ah
800 A
315x175x190 mmMore
Exide AGM
EK820
82 Ah
800 A
315x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Advanced
AGM 115
80 Ah
800 A
317x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Fusion AGM
LF115
80 Ah
800 A
315x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic AGM
F21
80 Ah
800 A
315x175x190 mmMore
Owning a BMW 2 Series F45 Active Tourer with a 218 d engine and Start-Stop system means there is a need to use more expensive batteries made with 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 batteries compatible with the 218 d engine have a B13 mount.
If you’re still unsure which battery fits your BMW 2 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 3 Series E30 (1985-1991) battery
BMW 3 Series E36 (1990-1998) battery
BMW 3 Series E46 (1998-2005) battery
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BMW 4 Series F32 Coupe (2013-) battery
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BMW 5 Series E34 (1988-1996) battery
BMW 5 Series E39 (1996-2003) battery
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BMW 6 Series E63 (2002-2010) battery
BMW 6 Series F06 Gran Coupe (2010-) battery
BMW 6 Series F13 Coupe (2010-) battery
BMW 7 Series E32 (1986-1994) battery
BMW 7 Series E38 (1994-2001) battery
BMW 7 Series E65, E66 (2001-2008) battery
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BMW X1 E84 (2009-2015) battery
BMW X1 F48 (2015-2022) battery
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BMW X3 E83 (2003-2010) battery
BMW X3 F25 (2010-2017) battery
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