BHP+15 hp (6%)
Standard
231 hp
Tuned
246 hp
Torque+25 Nm (8%)
Standard
300 Nm
Tuned
325 Nm
Suitability
Moderate (4/10)Gains Profile
Limited headroomHeadroom
LowBMW 5 Series 530i 231hp ECU Remapping
Considering an ECU remap for your BMW 5 Series 530i 231hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this E39 - 1995 - 2003 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 5 Series can achieve.
How this engine compares
- 93rdof 100 BMW 5 Series engines by power gain
- 9%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
- 14%of engines with torque data see a smaller torque increase
Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.
Assessment
The BMW 5 serie 530i 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.
Considerations
!Naturally aspirated engine: gains are usually limited; results vary widely.
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