BHP+39 hp (17%)
Standard
231 hp
Tuned
270 hp
Torque+75 Nm (15%)
Standard
500 Nm
Tuned
575 Nm
Suitability
Good (7/10)Gains Profile
BalancedHeadroom
MediumBMW 5 Series 525d 231hp ECU Remapping
Considering an ECU remap for your BMW 5 Series 525d 231hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this G30/31 - 2016 - 2019 diesel engine from 231 BHP to 270 BHP and from 500 Nm to 575 Nm of torque (turbocharged). This engine scores 7/10 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
- 58thof 100 BMW 5 Series engines by power gain
- 62%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
- 63%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 525d 231hp is a 2.0L turbocharged diesel engine producing 231 BHP and 500 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 270 BHP and 575 Nm — a gain of around 39 BHP (17%) and 75 Nm (15%).
This engine has moderate 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 moderate, 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 8-speed automatic (where fitted); manuals also exist. at this torque level, transmission and driveline servicing history becomes especially important..
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.