BMW 5 Series F10 (2010-2017) – batteries


BMW 5 Series in version F10 was produced in the years 2010 – 2017. We invite you to a list of batteries matching individual engine versions.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for BMW 5 Series (2010-2017):

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

BMW 5 Series F10 – petrol engines:
  • 530 i
  • 535 i xDrive – with Start-Stop system

Brand and seriesModelCapacityCold Cranking AmpsDimensions (LxWxH)Base Hold-DownPrice
Bosch S5 AGMS5A 1180 Ah800 A315x175x190 mmB13More
Exide AGMEK80080 Ah800 A315x175x190 mmB13More
Exide AGMEK82082 Ah800 A315x175x190 mmB13More
Halfords AdvancedAGM 11580 Ah800 A317x175x190 mmB13More
Lucas Fusion AGMLF11580 Ah800 A315x175x190 mmB13More
Varta Silver Dynamic AGMF2180 Ah800 A315x175x190 mmB13More
For these engines, no matter if we have a Start-Stop system installed in the car, we should use batteries made in AGM technology. We choose batteries of dimensions: 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.

BMW 5 Series F10 – petrol engines:
  • 520 i – with Start-Stop system
  • 523 i
  • 528 i (L4 2.0L) – with Start-Stop system
  • 528 i (L6 3.0L)
  • 528 i xDrive – with Start-Stop system
  • 535 i
  • 550 i
  • 550 i (330kW) – with Start-Stop system
  • 550 i xDrive – with Start-Stop system
  • 550 i xDrive (300kW)
  • ActiveHybrid – with Start-Stop system

Brand and seriesModelCapacityCold Cranking AmpsDimensions (LxWxH)Base Hold-DownPrice
Bosch S5 AGMS5A 1395 Ah850 A353x175x190 mmB13More
Exide AGMEK95095 Ah850 A353x175x190 mmB13More
Exide AGMEK96096 Ah850 A353x175x190 mmB13More
Halfords AdvancedAGM 01995 Ah850 A353x175x190 mmB13More
Lucas Fusion AGMLF01795 Ah850 A353x175x190 mmB13More
Varta Silver Dynamic AGMG1495 Ah850 A353x175x190 mmB13More
For these engines, no matter if we have a Start-Stop system installed in the car, we should use batteries made in AGM technology. We choose batteries of dimensions: 353x175x190 mm. The parameters of these batteries are at least 95 Ah of a capacity and 850 A CCA (Cold Cranking Amps). All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.

BMW 5 Series F10 – petrol engines:
  • M – with Start-Stop system

Brand and seriesModelCapacityCold Cranking AmpsDimensions (LxWxH)Base Hold-DownPrice
Bosch S5 AGMS5A 15105 Ah950 A393x175x190 mmB13More
Exide AGMEK1050105 Ah950 A392x175x190 mmB13More
Exide AGMEK1060106 Ah950 A393x175x190 mmB13More
Lucas Fusion AGMLF020105 Ah950 A393x175x190 mmB13More
Varta Silver Dynamic AGMH15105 Ah950 A393x175x190 mmB13More
Owning a BMW 5 Series with a M 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 392x175x190 mm or 393x175x190 mm. The parameters of these batteries are at least 105 Ah of a capacity and 950 A CCA (Cold Cranking Amps). All the batteries in the list above have a base hold-down B13.

BMW 5 Series F10 – diesel engines:
  • 518 d – with Start-Stop system
  • 520 d – with Start-Stop system
  • 520 d xDrive – with Start-Stop system
  • 525 d – with Start-Stop system
  • 525 d (L6 3.0L)
  • 525 d xDrive – with Start-Stop system
  • 530 d – with Start-Stop system
  • 530 d – with Start-Stop system
  • 530 d xDrive – with Start-Stop system
  • 535 d
  • 535 d – with Start-Stop system
  • 535 d xDrive – with Start-Stop system
  • M 550 d xDrive

Brand and seriesModelCapacityCold Cranking AmpsDimensions (LxWxH)Base Hold-DownPrice
Bosch S5 AGMS5A 1395 Ah850 A353x175x190 mmB13More
Exide AGMEK95095 Ah850 A353x175x190 mmB13More
Exide AGMEK96096 Ah850 A353x175x190 mmB13More
Halfords AdvancedAGM 01995 Ah850 A353x175x190 mmB13More
Lucas Fusion AGMLF01795 Ah850 A353x175x190 mmB13More
Varta Silver Dynamic AGMG1495 Ah850 A353x175x190 mmB13More
For these engines, no matter if we have a Start-Stop system installed in the car, we should use batteries made in AGM technology. We choose batteries of dimensions: 353x175x190 mm. The parameters of these batteries are at least 95 Ah of a capacity and 850 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 5 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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