BHP+15 hp (8%)
Standard
192 hp
Tuned
207 hp
Torque+21 Nm (9%)
Standard
245 Nm
Tuned
266 Nm
Suitability
Moderate (4/10)Gains Profile
BalancedHeadroom
LowBMW 5 Series 525i 192hp ECU Remapping
Considering an ECU remap for your BMW 5 Series 525i 192hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this E60/61 - 2003 - 2010 petrol engine from 192 BHP to 207 BHP and from 245 Nm to 266 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
- 12%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 525i 192hp is a 2.5L naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 192 BHP and 245 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 207 BHP and 266 Nm — a gain of around 15 BHP (8%) and 21 Nm (9%).
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.
From a technical perspective, the transmission is many variants use zf 5/6-speed automatics (where fitted); manuals also exist..
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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