BMW 320d 163 (E46)
Engine Tuning in Bedford
BMW 320d 163 (E46) in Bedford. Standard and remapped figures for this exact engine.
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Remap stats
BMW 320d 163 (E46): standard vs remapped
Diesel engine. Indicative stage 1 figures, fully dyno tested.
Power
+45 bhp · +27%- Standard164 bhp
- Remapped209 bhp
Torque
+83 Nm · +30%- Standard280 Nm
- Remapped363 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
A stage 1 remap lifts the BMW 320d 163 (E46) from 164 bhp to 209 bhp, and from 280 Nm to 363 Nm of torque. That is 45 bhp (27%) more power and 83 Nm (30%) more torque from software alone, available in Bedford.
These are indicative figures for a diesel BMW 3 Series in good health. Your own results depend on the condition of the car.
BMW 320d 163 (E46): remap at a glance
- Fuel: Diesel
- Standard power: 164 bhp, remapped: 209 bhp (+45 bhp, +27%)
- Standard torque: 280 Nm, remapped: 363 Nm (+83 Nm, +30%)
- Service: stage 1 ECU remap, fully dyno tested
Diesel BMW 3 Series: what changes with a remap
The gains from remapping a diesel come from the engine management software rather than new parts: injection, boost and torque limits are re-mapped, which is why torque improves most and why the car often feels easier to drive at lower revs.
How the BMW 320d 163 (E46) compares
Among the 13 diesel 3 Series engines we have figures for, the 320d 163 (E46) ranks 1st for power gain, 8 bhp above 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 45 bhp and 83 Nm sits at or above that benchmark.
BMW 3 Series performance tuning in Bedford
Remap Experts Bedford is part of the UK-wide Remap Experts network. We regularly work with drivers in High Wycombe, Stevenage, Milton Keynes, Leighton Buzzard and Hemel Hempstead and nearby areas of the East of England.
All our remaps are fully dyno tested, backed by a 30 day money back guarantee and covered by a lifetime software warranty. Request a quote online or call 0800 779 7864.
If you are closer to Luton, Milton Keynes and Cambridge, those neighbouring Remap Experts sites can help too.
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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.
Read guide - 5 min read
The benefits of ECU remapping
More torque, better driveability and the potential for better economy.
Read guide - 6 min read
How ECU remapping works, step by step
From reading the original software to the dyno test.
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