BMW 5 Series 520D 163hp Remap

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

Expected gains of +57 BHP and +60 Nm torque

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BHP+57 hp (35%)

Standard

163 hp

Tuned

220 hp

Torque+60 Nm (16%)

Standard

380 Nm

Tuned

440 Nm

Suitability

Good (7.5/10)

Gains Profile

Power-focused

Headroom

High

BMW 5 Series 520D 163hp ECU Remapping

Considering an ECU remap for your BMW 5 Series 520D 163hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this F10/11 - 2010 - 2016 diesel engine from 163 BHP to 220 BHP and from 380 Nm to 440 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

29thof 100 BMW 5 Series engines by power gain
84%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
41%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 is a 2.0L turbocharged diesel engine producing 163 BHP and 380 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 220 BHP and 440 Nm — a gain of around 57 BHP (35%) and 60 Nm (16%).

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 F10/11 - 2010 - 2016 Engines

Engine	BHP	Gain	Torque	Gain	Score
518D 136hp (1995cc)	136 → 220	+84	360 → 440	+80	Excellent (8.5/10)
518D 143hp (1995cc)	143 → 220	+77	360 → 440	+80	Excellent (8.5/10)
518D 150hp (1995cc)	150 → 220	+70	360 → 440	+80	Excellent (8.5/10)
520D 184hp	184 → 220	+36	380 → 440	+60	Good (7/10)
520i 184hp	184 → 240	+56	270 → 420	+150	Good (6.5/10)
520D 190hp	190 → 220	+30	400 → 440	+40	Good (6.5/10)
520D 200hp	200 → 220	+20	420 → 440	+20	Moderate (5.5/10)
523i 204hp	204 → 265	+61	270 → 315	+45	Moderate (5.5/10)
525D 204hp (2993cc)	204 → 300	+96	450 → 610	+160	Excellent (8/10)
525D 218hp (1995cc)	218 → 270	+52	450 → 500	+50	Good (7/10)
525i 218hp	218 → 265	+47	270 → 315	+45	Moderate (5/10)
530D 245hp	245 → 300	+55	540 → 620	+80	Good (7/10)
528i 245hp	245 → 280	+35	350 → 430	+80	Moderate (5/10)
528i 258hp	258 → 280	+22	310 → 340	+30	Moderate (4/10)
530D 258hp	258 → 310	+52	560 → 650	+90	Good (7/10)
530i 272hp	272 → 290	+18	320 → 340	+20	Moderate (4/10)
535D 299hp	299 → 340	+41	600 → 680	+80	Good (6.5/10)
535D 306hp	306 → 340	+34	600 → 680	+80	Good (6.5/10)
535i 306hp	306 → 365	+59	400 → 520	+120	Moderate (5.5/10)
535D 313hp	313 → 365	+52	630 → 710	+80	Good (6.5/10)
535i Active Hybrid 340hp	340 → 400	+60	450 → 520	+70	Moderate (5/10)
M 550D - 381hp	381 → 420	+39	740 → 800	+60	Moderate (5.5/10)
550i 407hp	407 → 470	+63	600 → 700	+100	Moderate (5/10)
550i Valvetronic 449hp	449 → 540	+91	650 → 780	+130	Moderate (5.5/10)
M5 Bi-Turbo 560hp	560 → 680	+120	680 → 850	+170	Good (7.5/10)
M5 Competition 575hp	575 → 680	+105	680 → 850	+170	Moderate (5.5/10)
M5 "30 Jahre Edition" 600hp	600 → 680	+80	700 → 850	+150	Moderate (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 EDC17 (likely)
Gearbox Medium confidence: Many variants use ZF 5/6-speed automatics (where fitted); manuals also exist.

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MakeBMW

Model5 Series

GenerationF10/11 - 2010 - 2016

Engine520D 163hp

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.