Checked battery group size
2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 battery size
Battery size varies by configuration for the 2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 5. Select the row that matches your trim or battery position before ordering.
| Configuration | Group size | Type | CCA min |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0l l6 electric/gas turbocharged / battery_electric | Group 49 / H8 / LN5 | AGM listed by sources | Unverified |
| L6/3.0L | Group 49 / H8 / LN5 | AGM listed by sources | 900 |
| All checked configurations | Group 49 / H8 / LN5 | AGM listed by sources | 900 |
Before you buy or install
These items are not confirmed by the current checked records for this page.
- Terminal layout Unverified
- Current checked records do not confirm positive-post side or terminal layout. Match the current battery label and cable reach before checkout.
- Battery registration / reset Unverified
- Checked records for this page do not confirm whether this vehicle needs a battery registration, BMS reset, or scan-tool step after replacement.
- CCA baseline Unverified
- Current checked records do not list a CCA value. Match or exceed the rating on the current battery label or owner documentation.
- Physical dimensions Not in record
- Group 49 / H8 / LN5 identifies the battery group, but current checked records for this page do not publish source-backed L x W x H dimensions.
2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 battery specifications
Use the row that matches your engine, trim, or battery position. Fields without source-backed values stay marked Unverified.
| Configuration | Group size | Type | CCA min | CA | RC (min) | Terminal layout | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0l l6 electric/gas turbocharged / battery_electric | Group 49 / H8 / LN5 Reference | AGM listed by sources | Unverified | Unverified | Unverified | Unverified | RockAuto |
| L6/3.0L | Group 49 / H8 / LN5 Reference | AGM listed by sources | 900 | Unverified | Unverified | Unverified | Interstate Batteries |
| All checked configurations | Group 49 / H8 / LN5 Reference | AGM listed by sources | 900 | 1000 | 160 | Unverified | Advance Auto Parts |
Installation notes
Unverified Checked records for this page do not confirm whether this vehicle needs a battery registration, BMS reset, or scan-tool step after replacement.
2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 battery: fitment notes
Battery size varies by configuration. Select the matching engine, trim, or battery position before ordering.
CCA rating should meet or exceed listed specification for your climate.
Terminal position matters for cable reach — confirm positive terminal side before ordering.
Open the retailer's vehicle selector, choose 2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 5, and confirm group size, battery type, and terminal position before placing your order.
2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 battery checkout fitment check
Use these selectors only after reviewing the unresolved fitment checks above. Enter 2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 and confirm Group Group 49 / H8 / LN5, terminal layout, and any reset requirement before finalizing your order.
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BMW ActiveHybrid 5 battery size by year
Group Group 49 / H8 / LN5 is consistent across all 4 checked BMW ActiveHybrid 5 years (2012–2016).
Use this table to open the checked battery page for another BMW ActiveHybrid 5 model year.
Data sources checked
3 supporting catalog source records are shown below. Battery group size and type facts on this page trace to checked source records. This table does not imply OEM confirmation unless an OEM source is shown. Fields without source-backed values remain Unverified. Other checked records that did not support a displayed field are kept out of this public table.
| Source | Role | Supports | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| RockAuto | Aftermarket catalog | Group size, Battery type | 2026-07-05 |
| Interstate Batteries | Battery catalog | Group size, CCA, Battery type | 2026-07-05 |
| Advance Auto Parts | Retailer selector | Group size, CCA, CA, Reserve capacity, Battery type, Stop-start | 2026-07-05 |
2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 battery — common questions
- What battery group size fits the 2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 5?
- Checked source records list Group Group 49 / H8 / LN5 for the 2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 5. BCI group sizes define the battery's physical dimensions and terminal positions. Do not infer terminal layout from the group number alone; match the current battery label or terminal layout before checkout.
- Why does terminal position matter for battery replacement?
- Terminal position (positive on the left or right when facing the battery) determines whether the factory cable length reaches the correct post and whether the hold-down bracket fits. Confirmed terminal data is not yet in checked records for this vehicle. Verify the layout in the retailer's vehicle selector or check your current battery label before ordering.
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