Considering an ECU remap for your BMW 5 Series 520D 163hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this F07 - 2009 - 2017 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.
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.
From a technical perspective, the ECU is typically a Bosch EDC17 (likely), and the transmission is many variants use zf 5/6-speed automatics (where fitted); manuals also exist..
Considerations: High tuned torque: check transmission torque capacity and service history.. Older diesel: injector, turbo and intake condition can affect results; ensure maintenance is up to date.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 520i 170hp |
| 170 → 220 |
| +50 |
| 250 → 310 |
| +60 |
| Moderate (5.5/10) |
| 520D 184hp | 184 → 220 | +36 | 380 → 440 | +60 | Good (6.5/10) |
| 530D 211hp | 211 → 300 | +89 | 520 → 620 | +100 | Excellent (8/10) |
| 530D 245hp | 245 → 300 | +55 | 540 → 620 | +80 | Good (6.5/10) |
| 530D 258hp | 258 → 310 | +52 | 560 → 650 | +90 | Good (6.5/10) |
| 535D 300hp | 300 → 360 | +60 | 600 → 700 | +100 | Good (6.5/10) |
| 535i 306hp | 306 → 350 | +44 | 400 → 520 | +120 | Moderate (5.5/10) |
| 535D 313hp | 313 → 365 | +52 | 630 → 710 | +80 | Good (6/10) |
| 550i 407hp | 407 → 470 | +63 | 600 → 700 | +100 | Moderate (5/10) |
| 550i 449hp | 449 → 470 | +21 | 650 → 700 | +50 | Limited (3.5/10) |
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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.
