Diesel

BMW 5-Series F10 2010 to 2016 520d remap

Standard this engine makes 163hp and 380Nm. Our STAGE 2 file takes it to 235hp and 460Nm.

+72horsepower
+80newton metres
3stages available

Where the power arrives

Power and torque through the rev range, on the STAGE 2 file.

Power before and after
0631271902541,0001,5502,1002,6503,2003,750 RPM 0631271902541,0001,8752,7753,650hp RPM
  • Standard 163hp
  • Remapped 235hp
Torque before and after
01242483734971,0001,5502,1002,6503,2003,750 RPM 01242483734971,0001,8752,7753,650Nm RPM
  • Standard 380Nm
  • Remapped 460Nm

Stages for this engine

Stage 1 needs nothing fitted. Anything above assumes the supporting hardware is on the car already.

Every figure for the 520d

FilePowerGainTorqueGainPrice
Standard163hpn/a380Nmn/an/a
ECOn/an/a440Nmup 60£520
STAGE 1220hpup 57440Nmup 60£620
STAGE 2235hpup 72460Nmup 80£775

Economy files show no new power figure because they are written for torque and drivability rather than peak output.

Remapping the 520d

The BMW 5-Series F10 2010 to 2016 520d runs a factory calibration built to cope with poor fuel, skipped servicing and hot countries. We rewrite the fuelling, boost and timing for this engine on this car, then test it before you get it back. The original file is kept, so it can go back to standard whenever you want.

Diesels like this one gain most through the middle of the rev range, which is where you actually drive. It pulls from lower down, holds a gear on a hill, and needs fewer downshifts to overtake. Drive it the same way afterwards and the economy usually improves a little.

Figures on this page are for a standard car in good health. We read the fault codes and check the basics first, and if something needs attention we will tell you before we write anything. Have a look at the other engines on the F10 2010 to 2016, the full 5-Series range, or everything we do for BMW.

Book your 5-Series

We write and test every file at our Aston workshop, on our own rolling road. Ring us with your reg and we will tell you what your car should make before you commit to anything.