A BMW X5 5.0i 450hp (F15 – 2013 – 2018) makes about 540 hp and 780 Nm with Stage 1 software, compared with 450 hp and 650 Nm from the factory. That is 90 hp and 130 Nm extra.

This is a petrol engine with a displacement of 4,395 cc and engine code N63B44O1. The engine is controlled by the Bosch MEVD17.2.H and Bosch MEVD17.2.8, the gearbox by the ZF 8HP. The software file can be written with tools such as Alientech KESS3, Alientech KESSv2, Autotuner, MagicMotorsport Flex, Dimsport New Genius and 3 more.

Besides Stage 1, the following options are available for this vehicle: DECAT, DTC Removal, START/STOP OFF, FLAPS, Pop & Bang Crackle map and Vmax.

Frequently asked questions

How much power and torque does a BMW X5 5.0i 450hp gain with Stage 1?

About 90 hp and 130 Nm: from 450 hp / 650 Nm to roughly 540 hp / 780 Nm. The exact gain depends on engine condition and fuel quality.

Which ECU does a BMW X5 5.0i 450hp use?

Bosch MEVD17.2.H and Bosch MEVD17.2.8 (engine); ZF 8HP (gearbox).

Which tools can read a BMW X5 5.0i 450hp?

Alientech KESS3, Alientech KESSv2, Autotuner, MagicMotorsport Flex, Dimsport New Genius, Dimsport New Trasdata, PCM-Flash and bFlash.

Which extra options are available for a BMW X5 5.0i 450hp?

DECAT, DTC Removal, START/STOP OFF, FLAPS, Pop & Bang Crackle map and Vmax.

Figures are indicative and vehicle specific. Check the regulations that apply in your country before modifying engine software.