BMW 5 Series 518D 150hp (1995cc) Remap
Expected gains of +70 BHP and +80 Nm torque
Get Your Free Quote ↓BHP+70 hp (47%)
Standard
150 hp
Tuned
220 hp
Torque+80 Nm (22%)
Standard
360 Nm
Tuned
440 Nm
Suitability
Excellent (8.5/10)Gains Profile
Power-focusedHeadroom
HighBMW 5 Series 518D 150hp (1995cc) ECU Remapping
Considering an ECU remap for your BMW 5 Series 518D 150hp (1995cc)? A Stage 1 remap can take this F10/11 - 2010 - 2016 diesel engine from 150 BHP to 220 BHP and from 360 Nm to 440 Nm of torque (turbocharged). This engine scores 8.5/10 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
- 17thof 100 BMW 5 Series engines by power gain
- 92%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
- 64%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 518D 150hp (1995cc) is a 2.0L turbocharged diesel engine producing 150 BHP and 360 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 220 BHP and 440 Nm — a gain of around 70 BHP (47%) and 80 Nm (22%).
This engine scores highly for remap suitability, with gains weighted towards peak power — the improvement is most noticeable at higher RPM. 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), and the transmission is many variants use zf 5/6-speed automatics (where fitted); manuals also exist..
Considerations: High tuned torque: check transmission torque capacity and service history.
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
!High tuned torque: check transmission torque capacity and service history.