BMW
BMW 2 Series Chip Tuning
How much bhp does BMW 2 Series chip tuning add? The list below shows 18 engine options with the gain for each. Click your engine.
How much bhp does BMW 2 Series chip tuning add?
Average Stage 1 gain +23%; highest gain +66 bhp (220i 184hp).
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BMW 2 Series: Stage 1 by engine
Choose your engine
Year / chassis: U06 - 2022+
| Engine | Power | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 218i 136hp | 136 → 163 bhp | +27 bhp |
Year / chassis: G42 - 2021+
| Engine | Power | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 220d 190hp | 190 → 238 bhp | +48 bhp |
| 220i 184hp | 184 → 221 bhp | +37 bhp |
Year / chassis: F2x - 2013+
| Engine | Power | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 218D 136hp | 136 → 190 bhp | +54 bhp |
| 218D 143hp | 143 → 190 bhp | +47 bhp |
| 218D 150hp | 150 → 190 bhp | +40 bhp |
| 218i 136hp | 136 → 170 bhp | +34 bhp |
| 220D 163hp | 163 → 220 bhp | +57 bhp |
| 220D 184hp | 184 → 220 bhp | +36 bhp |
| 220D 190hp | 190 → 220 bhp | +30 bhp |
| 220D 200hp | 200 → 220 bhp | +20 bhp |
| 220i 184hp | 184 → 250 bhp | +66 bhp |
| 225D 218hp | 218 → 270 bhp | +52 bhp |
| 225D 224hp | 224 → 270 bhp | +46 bhp |
| 228i 245hp | 245 → 290 bhp | +45 bhp |
| 230i 252hp | 252 → 278 bhp | +26 bhp |
| M235i 326hp | 326 → 380 bhp | +54 bhp |
| M240i 340hp | 340 → 400 bhp | +60 bhp |
Frequently asked questions
How much bhp does BMW 2 Series chip tuning add?
Average Stage 1 gain +23%; highest gain +66 bhp (220i 184hp). Choose your engine.
Will chip tuning damage the engine?
No. Values stay inside the safety margin the manufacturer leaves; engine, gearbox and turbo limits are not exceeded. Every file is verified with a road test and data logging. If the car needs maintenance first (worn injectors, blocked filter, weak clutch) we tell you before starting.
Will my fuel consumption go up?
With the same driving style it usually drops, because you hold the same speed at lower revs and less throttle. If you use the extra power, consumption naturally rises. It is down to your right foot.
How long does it take? Do I leave the car?
Most cars take 1–2 hours and you get the car back the same day; no need to leave it. Some models need the ECU removed, which takes longer — we tell you when booking.
Can I go back to stock later?
Yes. The original file is read and archived before any work. We restore the factory software free of charge whenever you ask.
⚠ Software work on emission systems is offered only for uses permitted by applicable law (motorsport, off-road use, export, fault diagnosis, etc.). Road use and inspection compliance of the vehicle remain the owner's responsibility.
For workshops
Prepare this file in your own workshop: ECU Prime
ECU Prime is chiptuning software that recognises the original ECU file you read with your tool and applies the operation you choose. The checksum is corrected in the same flow.