BMW 5er E39 525d 163
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BMW 5er E39 525d 163 in Lancaster. Standard and remapped figures for this exact engine.
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Remap stats
BMW 5er E39 525d 163: standard vs remapped
Diesel engine. Indicative stage 1 figures, fully dyno tested.
Power
+33 bhp · +20%- Standard163 bhp
- Remapped196 bhp
Torque
+75 Nm · +21%- Standard350 Nm
- Remapped425 Nm
Tuning figures are indicative estimates, not guaranteed results. Actual results depend on the condition of the vehicle.
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The BMW 5er E39 525d 163 produces 163 bhp and 350 Nm of torque as standard. After a stage 1 ECU remap in Lancaster, our figures show 196 bhp and 425 Nm: a gain of 33 bhp (20%) and 75 Nm (21%).
Treat the numbers as a guide: they are stage 1 estimates for a diesel BMW 5 Series in sound condition, and individual cars differ.
BMW 5er E39 525d 163 remap figures
- Fuel: Diesel
- Standard power: 163 bhp, remapped: 196 bhp (+33 bhp, +20%)
- Standard torque: 350 Nm, remapped: 425 Nm (+75 Nm, +21%)
- Service: stage 1 ECU remap, fully dyno tested
How remapping works on a diesel BMW 5 Series
Diesel engines respond strongly to remapping because the ECU controls injection quantity, injection timing and turbo boost pressure. Re-calibrating those maps typically brings the biggest improvement in mid-range torque, which is what you feel when overtaking or towing.
BMW 5er E39 525d 163 against other 5 Series engines
Among the 17 diesel 5 Series engines we have figures for, the 5er E39 525d 163 ranks 12th for power gain, 4 bhp below the 5 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 ECU remapping for your BMW 5 Series in Lancaster
Whether you live in Lancaster or nearby, the Lancaster Remap Experts site is your local route to a quote. We regularly work with drivers in Millom, Ulverston, Seathwaite, Ravenglass and Grange-over-Sands and nearby areas of the North West.
Every remap is fully dyno tested and comes with a 30 day money back guarantee and a lifetime software warranty. Call 0800 779 7864 for a quote.
If you are closer to Preston, Blackburn and Carlisle, those neighbouring Remap Experts sites can help too.
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What we can do for your BMW 5 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
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- 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.
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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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