Considering an ECU remap for your BMW 4 Series 420D 163hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this F36 - 2014 - 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 4 Series can achieve.
The BMW 4 serie 420D 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.
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..
Considerations: High tuned torque: check transmission torque capacity and service history.
Fuel economy note: possible improvement with conservative driving.
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.
| Engine | BHP | Gain | Torque | Gain | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 418D 136hp | 136 → 180 | +44 | 320 → 400 | +80 |
| Excellent (8/10) |
| 418D 143hp | 143 → 190 | +47 | 320 → 400 | +80 | Excellent (8/10) |
| 418D 150hp | 150 → 190 | +40 | 320 → 400 | +80 | Excellent (8/10) |
| 420i 184hp | 184 → 250 | +66 | 270 → 440 | +170 | Good (6.5/10) |
| 420D 184hp | 184 → 220 | +36 | 380 → 440 | +60 | Good (7/10) |
| 420D 190hp | 190 → 220 | +30 | 400 → 440 | +40 | Good (6.5/10) |
| 428i 245hp | 245 → 280 | +35 | 350 → 430 | +80 | Moderate (5/10) |
| 430D 258hp | 258 → 310 | +52 | 560 → 650 | +90 | Good (7/10) |
| 435i 306hp | 306 → 365 | +59 | 400 → 520 | +120 | Moderate (5.5/10) |
| 435D 313hp | 313 → 365 | +52 | 630 → 710 | +80 | Good (6.5/10) |
| 435i PP 339hp | 339 → 365 | +26 | 450 → 520 | +70 | Moderate (4.5/10) |
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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.
