BMW 318d 116 280nm (E46)
Engine Tuning Chester
BMW 318d 116 280nm (E46) in Chester. 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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Standard, the BMW 318d 116 280nm (E46) makes 116 bhp and 280 Nm. With Remap Experts in Chester it moves to 149 bhp and 355 Nm, which adds 33 bhp (28%) and 75 Nm (27%).
Figures are indicative stage 1 estimates for a healthy diesel BMW 3 Series; results vary with the condition of the vehicle.
BMW 318d 116 280nm (E46) remap figures
- 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
How engine tuning works on 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.
BMW 318d 116 280nm (E46) against other 3 Series engines
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.
Remapping your BMW 3 Series in Chester
Drivers in Chester book through the Chester Remap Experts site, one of our local sites across the UK. We regularly work with drivers in Nantwich, Sandbach, Runcorn, Northwich and Knutsford and nearby areas of the North West.
You get a fully dyno tested remap, a 30 day money back guarantee and a lifetime software warranty with every job. Get your quote today on 0800 779 7864.
If you are closer to Cheshire, Merseyside and Liverpool, 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.
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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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