BHP+44 hp (15%)
Standard
286 hp
Tuned
330 hp
Torque+90 Nm (14%)
Standard
650 Nm
Tuned
740 Nm
Suitability
Good (6.5/10)Gains Profile
BalancedHeadroom
MediumBMW 5 Series 530d 286hp ECU Remapping
Considering an ECU remap for your BMW 5 Series 530d 286hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this G30/31 LCI - 2020 -> diesel engine from 286 BHP to 330 BHP and from 650 Nm to 740 Nm of torque (turbocharged). This engine scores 6.5/10 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
- 53rdof 100 BMW 5 Series engines by power gain
- 70%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
- 74%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 530d 286hp is a 3.0L turbocharged diesel engine producing 286 BHP and 650 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 330 BHP and 740 Nm — a gain of around 44 BHP (15%) and 90 Nm (14%).
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.