battery replacement dimensions and / possible OEM replacemen

[jonthank]

Does anyone have the dimensions for the original BMW 2002 battery which sits on the battery tray? I believe the original was made by Varta ref: 61211362314 and 55amp. Today BMW is offering a new battery ref: 61218377139 also 55 amp. But I do not know if the size is the same and BMW does not give details. Any help here would be greatly appreciated. [/b]

[georgecwd]

Sears carries a battery also. About $100

[ought2]

Looky here:

http://www.gglotus.org/ggtech/battery-bci/battery-bci-size.htm

[HBChris]

The BMW Exide white replacement battery is 7 x 9 and 7 inches tall and is 50Ah (61 21 7 567 181). Exide has been the supplier since 2005 or so.

[Guest Anonymous]

and once you figure out the maximum size that'll fit on the tray, taking into account where the respective terminals are, you can get a wal-mart or Costco battery for maybe $50 that will work just fine, with the big advantage of super-easy return/trade-in policy.

[c.d.iesel]

to answer yer question - YES, the BMW 50AH battery fits your tray

just like the Original. I've only shown my batt. photo here 198.5 times

Last time I checked - my 1999 installed battery was still ticking

BMW part No. 61.21.7.567.181

50 AH

450 A (EN)

450 CCA (SAE)

9 1/2" long 6 3/4" wide 7" tall

[mcompact]

I needed a battery ASAP and bought a size 26R at Advance Auto. Not OEM, but it works fine...

[Mike Self]

Walmart has 'em for about $50. You'll need a thin wood shim (twice the thickness of a yardstick) to place between the battery and the inner fender well, but it doesn't show.

mike

[roadhog0]

I have a Costco battery in my car. I couldn't be happier with em and I think I paid about $53 with tax. I love their batteries, I've had one in all my vehicles for many years now!

[Guest Anonymous]

Do you know what size the battery that you bought at Costco? Thanks ahead.