BMW 318d 116 265nm (E46)
ECU Remapping in Blackburn
BMW 318d 116 265nm (E46) in Blackburn. Standard and remapped figures for this exact engine.

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Remap stats
BMW 318d 116 265nm (E46): standard vs remapped
Diesel engine. Indicative stage 1 figures, fully dyno tested.
Power
+35 bhp · +30%- Standard116 bhp
- Remapped151 bhp
Torque
+80 Nm · +30%- Standard265 Nm
- Remapped345 Nm
Tuning figures are indicative estimates, not guaranteed results. Actual results depend on the condition of the vehicle.
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Owners of the BMW 318d 116 265nm (E46) in Blackburn can expect a stage 1 remap to take it from 116 to 151 bhp and from 265 to 345 Nm, an extra 35 bhp (30%) and 80 Nm (30%).
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 265nm (E46) remap figures
- Fuel: Diesel
- Standard power: 116 bhp, remapped: 151 bhp (+35 bhp, +30%)
- Standard torque: 265 Nm, remapped: 345 Nm (+80 Nm, +30%)
- Service: stage 1 ECU remap, fully dyno tested
What a remap does for a diesel BMW 3 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.
How the BMW 318d 116 265nm (E46) compares
Ranked by power gain against the other diesel 3 Series engines (13 in total), the 318d 116 265nm (E46) is 8th, 2 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 35 bhp and 80 Nm sits at or above that benchmark.
Remapping your BMW 3 Series in Blackburn
Remap Experts Blackburn is part of the UK-wide Remap Experts network. We regularly work with drivers in Darwen, Preston, Manchester, Blackpool and Nelson 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, Manchester and Lancaster, 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
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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.
- 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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