BHP+11 hp (10%)
Standard
115 hp
Tuned
126 hp
Torque+17 Nm (10%)
Standard
175 Nm
Tuned
192 Nm
Suitability
Moderate (4/10)Gains Profile
BalancedHeadroom
LowBMW 3 Series 316i 115hp ECU Remapping
Considering an ECU remap for your BMW 3 Series 316i 115hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this E46 - 1998 - 2005 petrol engine from 115 BHP to 126 BHP and from 175 Nm to 192 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 3 Series can achieve.
How this engine compares
- 140thof 141 BMW 3 Series engines by power gain
- 7%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
- 6%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 316i 115hp is a 1.9L naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 115 BHP and 175 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 126 BHP and 192 Nm — a gain of around 11 BHP (10%) and 17 Nm (10%).
This engine has limited 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 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.
Considerations
!Naturally aspirated engine: gains are usually limited; results vary widely.
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