Batteries for MINI MINI Cooper D 112 hp (diesel, 2011-2013)
Which battery does a MINI MINI Cooper D need?
Specifications and battery: Cooper D (112 hp)
MINI MINI Cooper D (112 hp, diesel, 2011-2013) takes a 70 Ah, 760 A AGM battery (278 × 175 × 190 mm), with the positive terminal on the right. It does not need a Start-Stop battery, although an EFB or AGM of the same size also fits.
- Brand
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MINI
- Model
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MINI (R56)
- Built
- 02/2011 - 11/2013
- Power
- 82 kW / 112 hp
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc (2 L)
- Cylinders
- 4
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine codes
- N47 C20 A
- Start-Stop battery
- Not required
Battery for this engine
| Version | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Size (L×W×H) | Polarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | AGM | 70 Ah | 760 A | 278 × 175 × 190 mm | + on the right |
Data: vehicle specifications and the battery manufacturer's application catalogue.
Battery analysis for your MINI MINI Cooper D
Quick answer You need an AGM battery of 70 Ah. Our recommendation: VARTA A7.
Prices and availability updated on 24/10/2026
Based on the batteries we found for your vehicle, our experts help you pick the right one.
📋 What we found
For your MINI MINI Cooper D we found 1 compatible Start-Stop battery.
⚡ Battery type for your vehicle
Your MINI MINI Cooper D has no Start-Stop, but the manufacturer fits an AGM or EFB battery as standard because the charging system requires it. Choose one with the same technology.
🔋 Technology (AGM / EFB)
✓ All Start-Stop batteries in the list are AGM. If your current battery is AGM, this is the right replacement. If it is EFB, an AGM is also a valid upgrade, but on cars with battery management (BMW, Mercedes, VAG group…) it must be registered and coded for the new technology with a diagnostic tool; otherwise the car keeps charging it as an EFB.
📊 View AGM vs EFB vs Conventional — full comparison
⭐ Our recommendation
For your MINI MINI Cooper D it's the recommended battery: VARTA A7. Its specs: AGM technology, 70 Ah capacity, 760 CCA cranking power, 278×175×190 mm dimensions.
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- Class: Car Batteries
- Brand: MINI
- Model: MINI
- Engine: Cooper D
Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries
AGM or EFB battery for start-stop vehicles and for cars with high energy demand (many electrical consumers, frequent starts). More charge cycles, better charge recovery and longer service life.
This engine comes with an AGM/EFB battery as standard: the car's charging system requires it even without Start-Stop. If in doubt, message us and we will confirm.
| Category | Make | Reference | Capacity | Cold cranking | Dimensions | Technology | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries | VARTA | A7 | 70 Ah | 760 A | 278×175×190 mm | AGM | €148.78 | More info |
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Frequently asked questions
- Yes, you can install a higher capacity (Ah) battery as long as the physical dimensions fit your MINI MINI Cooper D battery compartment and the positive terminal position matches.
- The MINI MINI Cooper D requires a battery with the correct capacity (Ah) and Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) for this engine. Compatible batteries offer 70 Ah, 760 A (CCA), 12 V, case H6/L3, conventional flooded technology. Browse the compatible battery list below.
- The exact Ah rating for the MINI MINI Cooper D depends on the vehicle's original electrical consumers. Compatible batteries offer 70 Ah, 760 A (CCA), 12 V, case H6/L3, conventional flooded technology. Use our finder for a precise recommendation.
- You need the make, model and engine. If your car has Start-Stop (the engine switches off at traffic lights), it needs an EFB or an AGM battery, depending on what it came with: if it has an AGM, fit another AGM; if it has an EFB, another EFB or an AGM. On cars with battery management (BMW, Mercedes, VAG group…), moving from EFB to AGM requires coding the new battery. Without Start-Stop, a conventional battery is fine, or an EFB or AGM if you want a longer life.
- A conventional (lead-acid) battery is for cars without Start-Stop. An EFB is a reinforced conventional battery for basic Start-Stop. An AGM offers the highest performance and is fitted as standard on cars with advanced Start-Stop, regenerative braking or high electrical demand. Replacement rule: an AGM only with another AGM; an EFB with another EFB or an AGM; a conventional battery with any of the three. Never move down in technology.
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- All our batteries come with the legal guarantee provided by consumer law against manufacturing defects. If a battery has a manufacturing defect, it will be replaced at no cost to the user.
- Under normal circumstances, batteries usually arrive within 1 to 2 days of ordering. However, there are some cases where delivery may take a little longer: peak seasons (Black Friday, Christmas, etc.), palletized shipments, occasional stock shortages, etc.
- In mainland Spain delivery takes 24-48 working hours if you order before 6:00 pm (Monday to Friday) and the battery is in stock; mainland Portugal takes 1 to 4 working days, the Balearic Islands 2 to 5 working days and other EU destinations 4 to 7 working days. Batteries are shipped fully charged and ready to install.
Guides
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This vehicle has no Start-Stop. The manufacturer requires the new battery to be registered via OBD with a diagnostic tool and, if you change technology (EFB → AGM), coded; without this step it lasts much less.