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BMW 118i ECU Tuning: Stage 1 Gains by Engine
Dyno-tested Stage 1 results for every BMW 118i engine we have on the bench. Pick your engine for the full page with ECUs, notes and services, or upload your file straight away.
Generations covered: 118i F40
Stage 1 gains by engine
Best Stage 1 result per engine family on the power variants this model carries; the table below lists the versions matched exactly.
| Engine | Stock | HP Gain | Torque Gain | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 16V TURBO petrol | 136 hp | +32 hp | +69 Nm | Engine page → |
| 1.5 T petrol | 140 hp | +29 hp | +58 Nm | Engine page → |
Figures are dyno-tested averages and may vary with hardware condition and fuel quality.
Measured by version
Versions of this model whose ECU and stock power match a dyno row exactly: the figure is the one measured on that engine, not a family average.
| Version | Engine | ECU | Stock | HP Gain | Torque Gain | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 118i petrol | MEVD17.2.5 | 170 hp | +40 hp 210 hp · +24% | +60 Nm | Order file → | |
| BMW 118i F40 petrol | X16I 1.5T | MEVD17.2.3 | 136 hp | +32 hp. 168 hp · +24% | +69 Nm | Order file → |
| BMW 118i F40 petrol | 1.5 T | MG1CS201 | 136 hp | +28 hp. 164 hp · +21% | +52 Nm | Order file → |
5 more versions of the BMW 118i are in our catalogue: we read their ECU and remap them, the dyno figure is not published yet. Upload your file. Order file →
Measured here, tunable everywhere
The BMW 118i engines listed above are the ones we have run on the dyno, so the figures on their pages are readings rather than software estimates. They are not the limit of what we tune: every ECU, engine and model we can read can be remapped for power, BMW 118i or otherwise. If your engine is not on this list, upload the original file anyway.
Every figure here was measured on this engine at a stock power your car has, sometimes on another car fitted with the same unit; the per-version table below marks only the exact matches.
ECU services available on BMW 118i
Solutions supported on the ECUs fitted to this model. Each engine page lists exactly which ones apply to its control units.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which BMW 118i engines can be remapped?
The 2 engines in the table above were measured on our dyno: 1.5 16V TURBO and 1.5 T. Other BMW 118i engines can be remapped too when we can read the ECU - the table is what we publish, not the limit of the service.
How much power does a Stage 1 add on a BMW 118i?
Between +28 and +40 hp depending on the engine; the best result measured is +40 hp. Every figure is a dyno reading on stock hardware, not an estimate.
Do I have to send the BMW 118i ECU?
No. Read the original file with your tool (KESS3, Autotuner, CMD, Dimsport, PCMTuner and others), upload it, and the tuned file comes back in 15-20 minutes to write into the car. Only the file travels.
Order your BMW 118i tuning file
Upload your original ECU file and receive a professional calibration in 15-20 minutes.
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