BMW 5 Series 520D 163hp - 2008 Remap

Name: BMW 5 Series 520D 163hp - 2008 ECU Remap
Brand: BMW

Expected gains of +47 BHP and +70 Nm torque

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BHP+47 hp (29%)

Standard

163 hp

Tuned

210 hp

Torque+70 Nm (20%)

Standard

350 Nm

Tuned

420 Nm

Suitability

Good (7.5/10)

Gains Profile

Power-focused

Headroom

High

BMW 5 Series 520D 163hp - 2008 ECU Remapping

Considering an ECU remap for your BMW 5 Series 520D 163hp - 2008? A Stage 1 remap can take this E60/61 - 2003 - 2010 diesel engine from 163 BHP to 210 BHP and from 350 Nm to 420 Nm of torque (turbocharged). This engine scores 7.5/10 for remap suitability. Get a free personalised quote from a trusted remap professional and find out exactly what your BMW 5 Series can achieve.

How this engine compares

49thof 100 BMW 5 Series engines by power gain
74%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
55%of engines with torque data see a smaller torque increase

Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.

Assessment

The BMW 5 serie 520D 163hp - 2008 is a 2.0L turbocharged diesel engine producing 163 BHP and 350 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 210 BHP and 420 Nm — a gain of around 47 BHP (29%) and 70 Nm (20%).

This engine scores highly for remap suitability, with gains weighted towards peak power — the improvement is most noticeable at higher RPM. The tuning headroom is classified as high, based on the percentage gain available from the factory output.

All figures shown are typical estimates based on aggregated Stage 1 data for this engine variant. Actual results depend on vehicle condition, mileage, and the chosen tuning method. We recommend discussing your specific vehicle with a qualified remap professional.

Other 5 Series E60/61 - 2003 - 2010 Engines

Engine	BHP	Gain	Torque	Gain	Score
520D 150hp	150 → 200	+50	340 → 420	+80	Good (7.5/10)
520D 163hp	163 → 200	+37	340 → 420	+80	Good (7.5/10)
525D 163hp	163 → 214	+51	400 → 480	+80	Good (7.5/10)
520i 170hp	170 → 182	+12	210 → 230	+20	Moderate (4/10)
523i 177hp	177 → 194	+17	230 → 250	+20	Moderate (4/10)
520D 177hp	177 → 215	+38	350 → 420	+70	Good (7.5/10)
525D 177hp	177 → 214	+37	400 → 480	+80	Good (7.5/10)
525i 192hp	192 → 207	+15	245 → 266	+21	Moderate (4/10)
525D 197hp	197 → 250	+53	400 → 500	+100	Good (7.5/10)
525i 218hp	218 → 230	+12	250 → 270	+20	Moderate (4/10)
530D 218hp	218 → 250	+32	500 → 580	+80	Good (6.5/10)
530D 231hp	231 → 280	+49	500 → 620	+120	Good (7.5/10)
530i 231hp	231 → 250	+19	300 → 325	+25	Moderate (4/10)
530D 235hp	235 → 280	+45	500 → 620	+120	Good (7.5/10)
530D 245hp	245 → 300	+55	520 → 600	+80	Good (6.5/10)
530i 258hp	258 → 272	+14	300 → 325	+25	Moderate (4/10)
530i 272hp	272 → 286	+14	320 → 345	+25	Moderate (4/10)
535D 272hp	272 → 320	+48	560 → 660	+100	Good (6.5/10)
535D 286hp	286 → 340	+54	580 → 680	+100	Good (6.5/10)
535i 300hp	300 → 370	+70	407 → 500	+93	Moderate (5.5/10)
540i 306hp	306 → 330	+24	390 → 420	+30	Limited (3.5/10)
545i 333hp	333 → 355	+22	450 → 480	+30	Limited (3.5/10)
550i 367hp	367 → 390	+23	490 → 525	+35	Limited (3.5/10)
M5 507hp	507 → 537	+30	520 → 550	+30	Limited (3.5/10)

Technical Specifications

Fuel Type: Diesel
Aspiration: Turbocharged
Displacement: 2L
Capacity: 1995 CC
Type: Car
Engine Family: BMW 2.0L Turbo Diesel

ECU & Transmission

Likely ECU Medium confidence: Bosch EDC16 (likely)
Gearbox Medium confidence: Many variants use ZF 5/6-speed automatics (where fitted); manuals also exist.

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MakeBMW

Model5 Series

GenerationE60/61 - 2003 - 2010

Engine520D 163hp - 2008

All figures shown are typical estimates based on aggregated Stage 1 data for this engine variant. Actual results depend on vehicle condition, mileage, and the chosen tuning method.

We recommend discussing your specific vehicle with a qualified remap professional before proceeding.