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BMW 5 Series Chip Tuning
How much bhp does BMW 5 Series chip tuning add? The list below shows 87 engine options with the gain for each. Click your engine.
How much bhp does BMW 5 Series chip tuning add?
Average Stage 1 gain +20%; highest gain +150 bhp (M550I 530hp).
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BMW 5 Series: Stage 1 by engine
Choose your engine
Year / chassis: G60 - 2023+
| Engine | Power | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 520d 197hp | 197 → 246 bhp | +49 bhp |
| 520i 190hp | 190 → 228 bhp | +38 bhp |
Year / chassis: G30/31 LCI - 2020+
| Engine | Power | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 520d 190hp | 190 → 220 bhp | +30 bhp |
| 520i 184hp | 184 → 250 bhp | +66 bhp |
| 530d 265hp | 265 → 310 bhp | +45 bhp |
| 530I 258hp | 258 → 287 bhp | +29 bhp |
| 540d 320hp | 320 → 400 bhp | +80 bhp |
| 540I 340hp | 340 → 400 bhp | +60 bhp |
| M550I 530hp | 530 → 680 bhp | +150 bhp |
Year / chassis: G30/31 - 2016 - 2019
| Engine | Power | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 518d 150hp | 150 → 190 bhp | +40 bhp |
| 520d 190hp | 190 → 220 bhp | +30 bhp |
| 520i 170hp | 170 → 220 bhp | +50 bhp |
| 520i 184hp | 184 → 250 bhp | +66 bhp |
| 525d 231hp | 231 → 270 bhp | +39 bhp |
| 530d 265hp | 265 → 310 bhp | +45 bhp |
| 530e IPerformance 252hp | 252 → 340 bhp | +88 bhp |
| 530I 252hp | 252 → 287 bhp | +35 bhp |
| 540d 320hp | 320 → 400 bhp | +80 bhp |
| 540I 340hp | 340 → 400 bhp | +60 bhp |
| M550d 400hp | 400 → 450 bhp | +50 bhp |
| M550I 462hp | 462 → 540 bhp | +78 bhp |
| M550I 530hp | 530 → 680 bhp | +150 bhp |
Year / chassis: G30 LCI - 2020+
| Engine | Power | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 520d 190hp | 190 → 238 bhp | +48 bhp |
| 520i 184hp | 184 → 221 bhp | +37 bhp |
| 530d 286hp | 286 → 358 bhp | +72 bhp |
| 530i 252hp | 252 → 303 bhp | +51 bhp |
Year / chassis: F10/11 - 2010 - 2016
| Engine | Power | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 518D 136hp (1995cc) | 136 → 220 bhp | +84 bhp |
| 518D 143hp (1995cc) | 143 → 220 bhp | +77 bhp |
| 518D 150hp (1995cc) | 150 → 220 bhp | +70 bhp |
| 520D 163hp | 163 → 220 bhp | +57 bhp |
| 520D 184hp | 184 → 220 bhp | +36 bhp |
| 520D 190hp | 190 → 220 bhp | +30 bhp |
| 520D 200hp | 200 → 220 bhp | +20 bhp |
| 520i 184hp | 184 → 260 bhp | +76 bhp |
| 523i 204hp | 204 → 265 bhp | +61 bhp |
| 525D 204hp (2993cc) | 204 → 300 bhp | +96 bhp |
| 525D 218hp (1995cc) | 218 → 270 bhp | +52 bhp |
| 525i 218hp | 218 → 265 bhp | +47 bhp |
| 528i 245hp | 245 → 280 bhp | +35 bhp |
| 530D 245hp | 245 → 300 bhp | +55 bhp |
| 530D 258hp | 258 → 310 bhp | +52 bhp |
| 530i 272hp | 272 → 290 bhp | +18 bhp |
| 535D 306hp | 306 → 340 bhp | +34 bhp |
| 535D 313hp | 313 → 365 bhp | +52 bhp |
| 535i 306hp | 306 → 365 bhp | +59 bhp |
| 550i 407hp | 407 → 470 bhp | +63 bhp |
| 550i Valvetronic 449hp | 449 → 540 bhp | +91 bhp |
| M 550D - 381hp | 381 → 420 bhp | +39 bhp |
| M5 \"30 Jahre Edition\" 600hp | 600 → 680 bhp | +80 bhp |
| M5 Bi-Turbo 560hp | 560 → 680 bhp | +120 bhp |
| M5 Competition 575hp | 575 → 680 bhp | +105 bhp |
Year / chassis: E60/61 - 2003 - 2010
| Engine | Power | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 520D 150hp | 150 → 200 bhp | +50 bhp |
| 520D 163hp | 163 → 200 bhp | +37 bhp |
| 520D 163hp - 2008 | 163 → 210 bhp | +47 bhp |
| 520D 177hp | 177 → 215 bhp | +38 bhp |
| 520i 170hp | 170 → 182 bhp | +12 bhp |
| 523i 177hp | 177 → 194 bhp | +17 bhp |
| 525D 163hp | 163 → 214 bhp | +51 bhp |
| 525D 177hp | 177 → 214 bhp | +37 bhp |
| 525D 197hp | 197 → 250 bhp | +53 bhp |
| 525i 192hp | 192 → 207 bhp | +15 bhp |
| 525i 218hp | 218 → 230 bhp | +12 bhp |
| 530D 218hp | 218 → 250 bhp | +32 bhp |
| 530D 231hp | 231 → 280 bhp | +49 bhp |
| 530D 235hp | 235 → 280 bhp | +45 bhp |
| 530D 245hp | 245 → 300 bhp | +55 bhp |
| 530i 231hp | 231 → 250 bhp | +19 bhp |
| 530i 258hp | 258 → 272 bhp | +14 bhp |
| 535D 272hp | 272 → 320 bhp | +48 bhp |
| 535D 286hp | 286 → 340 bhp | +54 bhp |
| 540i 306hp | 306 → 330 bhp | +24 bhp |
| 545i 333hp | 333 → 355 bhp | +22 bhp |
| 550i 367hp | 367 → 390 bhp | +23 bhp |
| M5 507hp | 507 → 537 bhp | +30 bhp |
Year / chassis: E39 - 1995 - 2003
| Engine | Power | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 520D 136hp | 136 → 168 bhp | +32 bhp |
| 520i 150hp | 150 → 165 bhp | +15 bhp |
| 523i 170hp | 170 → 187 bhp | +17 bhp |
| 525 TDS 143hp | 143 → 172 bhp | +29 bhp |
| 525D 163hp | 163 → 195 bhp | +32 bhp |
| 525i 192hp | 192 → 208 bhp | +16 bhp |
| 530D 184hp | 184 → 220 bhp | +36 bhp |
| 530D 193hp | 193 → 221 bhp | +28 bhp |
| 530i 231hp | 231 → 246 bhp | +15 bhp |
| 540i 4.4 V8 286hp | 286 → 300 bhp | +14 bhp |
Year / chassis: E34
| Engine | Power | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 524 TD 115hp | 115 → 140 bhp | +25 bhp |
| 525 TD 115hp | 115 → 140 bhp | +25 bhp |
| 525 TDS 143hp | 143 → 175 bhp | +32 bhp |
Frequently asked questions
How much bhp does BMW 5 Series chip tuning add?
Average Stage 1 gain +20%; highest gain +150 bhp (M550I 530hp). 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.