BHP+12 hp (6%)
Standard
218 hp
Tuned
230 hp
Torque+20 Nm (8%)
Standard
250 Nm
Tuned
270 Nm
Suitability
Moderate (4/10)Gains Profile
Limited headroomHeadroom
LowBMW 5 Series 525i 218hp ECU Remapping
Considering an ECU remap for your BMW 5 Series 525i 218hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this E60/61 - 2003 - 2010 petrol engine from 218 BHP to 230 BHP and from 250 Nm to 270 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
- 99thof 100 BMW 5 Series engines by power gain
- 7%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
- 8%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 218hp is a 2.5L naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 218 BHP and 250 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 230 BHP and 270 Nm — a gain of around 12 BHP (6%) and 20 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.
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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