BMW 318d 116 280nm (E46)
ECU Remapping in Lancaster
BMW 318d 116 280nm (E46) in Lancaster. Standard and remapped figures for this exact engine.
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Remap stats
BMW 318d 116 280nm (E46): standard vs remapped
Diesel engine. Indicative stage 1 figures, fully dyno tested.
Power
+33 bhp · +28%- Standard116 bhp
- Remapped149 bhp
Torque
+75 Nm · +27%- Standard280 Nm
- Remapped355 Nm
Tuning figures are indicative estimates, not guaranteed results. Actual results depend on the condition of the vehicle.
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Fully dyno tested | 30 day money back guarantee | Lifetime software warranty
ECU remapping for the BMW 318d 116 280nm (E46) in Lancaster takes it from 116 to 149 bhp and from 280 to 355 Nm in our stage 1 figures: +33 bhp (28%) and +75 Nm (27%).
The figures above are estimates for a standard, well-maintained BMW 3 Series diesel; they are not a guarantee of any particular result.
BMW 318d 116 280nm (E46): remap at a glance
- Fuel: Diesel
- Standard power: 116 bhp, remapped: 149 bhp (+33 bhp, +28%)
- Standard torque: 280 Nm, remapped: 355 Nm (+75 Nm, +27%)
- Service: stage 1 ECU remap, fully dyno tested
Diesel BMW 3 Series: what changes with a remap
Modern diesels are held back by conservative factory calibrations. A remap updates the fuel and boost maps stored in the ECU, which is why drivers notice stronger acceleration from low revs and less need to change down on hills or when loaded.
How the BMW 318d 116 280nm (E46) compares
Ranked by power gain against the other diesel 3 Series engines (13 in total), the 318d 116 280nm (E46) is 11th, 4 bhp below the 3 Series diesel average of 37 bhp.
Across our whole catalogue the average diesel remap adds 34 bhp and 73 Nm, so this engine's 33 bhp and 75 Nm sits below that benchmark.
Book engine tuning for your BMW 3 Series in Lancaster
Based around Lancaster, our team serves local drivers as part of the nationwide Remap Experts network. We regularly work with drivers in Millom, Ulverston, Seathwaite, Ravenglass and Grange-over-Sands and nearby areas of the North West.
Each remap is dyno tested before it is signed off, and is protected by a 30 day money back guarantee and a lifetime software warranty. Ask for a quote online or by phone.
If you are closer to Preston, Blackburn and Carlisle, those neighbouring Remap Experts sites can help too.
Get a quote for your BMW 318d 116 280nm (E46)
Send your details and a specialist will confirm what is possible for your engine.
Included
What we can do for your BMW 3 Series
Stage 1 ECU remap
Add power and torque and improve driveability. Software only, tailored to your engine.
ECU repair and testing
Is your engine control unit playing up? We can arrange testing and repair, and source replacement ECUs.
DPF and EGR fault repair
Persistent DPF or EGR errors diagnosed and resolved in accordance with all current road-legal standards.
Engine carbon cleaning
Fault finding and carbon cleaning for the inside of your engine, typically completed in a couple of hours.
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From quote to remapped in four steps
No jargon and no pressure. Here is exactly what happens.
- 01
Find your vehicle
Choose your make, model and engine to see the standard and remapped power and torque for your car.
- 02
Request a quote
Send your details and we contact you by SMS or call back with a quote. No obligation.
- 03
Book with your local site
Your local Remap Experts site arranges the remap and answers any questions about your car.
- 04
Remapped and dyno tested
Your remap is fully dyno tested, with a 30 day money back guarantee and a lifetime software warranty.
Everything you need to know
Plain-English guides to how remapping works, what it does and what to check first.
- 6 min read
What is ECU remapping?
The engine control unit, what a remap changes, and who it suits.
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The benefits of ECU remapping
More torque, better driveability and the potential for better economy.
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How ECU remapping works, step by step
From reading the original software to the dyno test.
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