BHP+25 hp (28%)
Standard
90 hp
Tuned
115 hp
Torque+50 Nm (26%)
Standard
190 Nm
Tuned
240 Nm
Suitability
Good (7.5/10)Gains Profile
BalancedHeadroom
HighBMW 3 Series 318 TDS 90hp ECU Remapping
Considering an ECU remap for your BMW 3 Series 318 TDS 90hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this E36 diesel engine from 90 BHP to 115 BHP and from 190 Nm to 240 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 3 Series can achieve.
How this engine compares
- 111thof 141 BMW 3 Series engines by power gain
- 28%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
- 27%of engines with torque data see a smaller torque increase
Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.
Assessment
The BMW 3 serie 318 TDS 90hp is a 1.7L turbocharged diesel engine producing 90 BHP and 190 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 115 BHP and 240 Nm — a gain of around 25 BHP (28%) and 50 Nm (26%).
This engine scores highly for remap suitability, with a balanced spread of gains across both power and torque — providing a noticeable improvement across the rev range. 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).
Considerations: Large torque increase: drivetrain condition (clutch/gearbox) becomes more important at this level.
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.
Considerations
!Large torque increase: drivetrain condition (clutch/gearbox) becomes more important at this level.
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