BMW 318i 118 (E46)
Engine Remapping in Northampton
BMW 318i 118 (E46) in Northampton. Standard and remapped figures for this exact engine.

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Remap stats
BMW 318i 118 (E46): standard vs remapped
Petrol engine. Indicative stage 1 figures, fully dyno tested.
Power
+17 bhp · +14%- Standard118 bhp
- Remapped135 bhp
Torque
+35 Nm · +19%- Standard180 Nm
- Remapped215 Nm
Tuning figures are indicative estimates, not guaranteed results. Actual results depend on the condition of the vehicle.
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Out of the box the BMW 318i 118 (E46) gives 118 bhp and 180 Nm. Remapped in Northampton, we record 135 bhp and 215 Nm, so 17 bhp and 35 Nm more, or 14% and 19% respectively.
These are indicative figures for a petrol BMW 3 Series in good health. Your own results depend on the condition of the car.
BMW 318i 118 (E46) power and torque after remapping
- Fuel: Petrol
- Standard power: 118 bhp, remapped: 135 bhp (+17 bhp, +14%)
- Standard torque: 180 Nm, remapped: 215 Nm (+35 Nm, +19%)
- Service: stage 1 ECU remap, fully dyno tested
Petrol BMW 3 Series: what changes with a remap
With a petrol engine the remap works through the ECU's ignition, fuelling and turbo boost tables. Re-calibrating them within safe limits releases power that is already there, rather than adding anything to the engine.
How the BMW 318i 118 (E46) compares
Among the 26 petrol 3 Series engines we have figures for, the 318i 118 (E46) ranks 19th for power gain, 6 bhp below the 3 Series petrol average of 23 bhp.
Across our whole catalogue the average petrol remap adds 27 bhp and 51 Nm, so this engine's 17 bhp and 35 Nm sits below that benchmark.
Book ECU tuning for your BMW 3 Series in Northampton
Remap Experts has a dedicated Northampton site, so you deal with a local team backed by a national network. We regularly work with drivers in Newport Pagnell, Towcester, Silverstone, Rushden and Market Harborough and nearby areas of the East Midlands.
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 Leicester, Milton Keynes and Coventry, 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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- 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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