Considering an ECU remap for your BMW X5 3.0i 231hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this E53 - 2000 - 2007 petrol engine from 231 BHP to 246 BHP and from 300 Nm to 325 Nm of torque (naturally aspirated). This engine scores 4/10 for remap suitability. Get a free personalised quote from a trusted remap professional and find out exactly what your BMW X5 can achieve.
Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.
The BMW X5 3.0i 231hp is a 3.0L naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 231 BHP and 300 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 246 BHP and 325 Nm — a gain of around 15 BHP (6%) and 25 Nm (8%).
This engine has limited remap suitability, though the available headroom is limited, so gains are modest compared to higher-output variants. The tuning headroom is classified as limited, based on the percentage gain available from the factory output.
Considerations: Naturally aspirated engine: gains are usually limited; results vary widely.
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 |
|---|
| 3.0D 184hp | 184 → 220 | +36 | 410 → 480 | +70 | Good (6.5/10) |
| 3.0D 218hp | 218 → 260 | +42 | 500 → 580 | +80 | Good (6.5/10) |
| 3.0i 272hp | 272 → 295 | +23 | 315 → 348 | +33 | Moderate (4/10) |
| 4.4i 286hp | 286 → 300 | +14 | 440 → 460 | +20 | Limited (3/10) |
| 4.4i 320hp | 320 → 335 | +15 | 440 → 460 | +20 | Limited (3/10) |
| 4.6i 347hp | 347 → 360 | +13 | 480 → 500 | +20 | Limited (3/10) |
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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.
