BMW 5 Series 520d 163hp Remap

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

Expected gains of +57 BHP and +80 Nm torque

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BHP+57 hp (35%)

Standard

163 hp

Tuned

220 hp

Torque+80 Nm (20%)

Standard

400 Nm

Tuned

480 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 G30/31 - 2016 - 2019 diesel engine from 163 BHP to 220 BHP and from 400 Nm to 480 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
64%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 400 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 220 BHP and 480 Nm — a gain of around 57 BHP (35%) and 80 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.

From a technical perspective, the ECU is typically a Bosch EDC17 (likely), and the transmission is many variants use zf 8-speed automatic (where fitted); manuals also exist. at this torque level, transmission and driveline servicing history becomes especially important..

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 G30/31 - 2016 - 2019 Engines

Engine	BHP	Gain	Torque	Gain	Score
518d 150hp	150 → 190	+40	350 → 400	+50	Excellent (8/10)
520i 170hp	170 → 220	+50	250 → 310	+60	Moderate (5.5/10)
520i 184hp	184 → 250	+66	290 → 440	+150	Good (6.5/10)
520d 190hp	190 → 220	+30	400 → 480	+80	Good (7/10)
525d 231hp	231 → 270	+39	500 → 575	+75	Good (7/10)
530e IPerformance 252hp	252 → 340	+88	420 → 540	+120	Good (6.5/10)
530I 252hp	252 → 287	+35	350 → 450	+100	Moderate (5.5/10)
530d 265hp	265 → 310	+45	620 → 720	+100	Good (7/10)
540d 320hp	320 → 400	+80	680 → 800	+120	Good (7.5/10)
540I 340hp	340 → 400	+60	450 → 580	+130	Moderate (5.5/10)
M550d 400hp	400 → 460	+60	760 → 880	+120	Good (7/10)
M550I 462hp	462 → 560	+98	650 → 830	+180	Moderate (5.5/10)
M550I 530hp	530 → 650	+120	750 → 880	+130	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 8-speed automatic (where fitted); manuals also exist. At this torque level, transmission and driveline servicing history becomes especially important.

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MakeBMW

Model5 Series

GenerationG30/31 - 2016 - 2019

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.