G30 520i vs 530i

[Samuel-te00h]

Just looking at a new 5 series on a lease deal for a work car. I’ve noticed you can get a 520i for £255pcm inc VAT for a 24 month lease which is a cracking deal. They are only 184bhp, where as the 530i is 252bhp. The 520i is far cheaper.

Are the engines identical with a different map?

I’m just wondering if I could get a 520i and have it re-mapped to 530i power, but for a much cheaper price.

Thanks.

[anonymous-user]

Can you remap cars you are essentially hiring, albeit for a long time? I always assumed you couldn't modify a lease car.

[Mike335i]

Could do, but I guess the owners of the car might object. Would also invalidate the warranty and you won't end up with a much more powerful car.

[Samuel-te00h]

I’m just wondering if there is any other differences between the engines apart from the tune? Are the turbo’s different?

Obviously you’re not supposed to modify leased cars. But a simple, reversible remap shouldn’t really cause a huge issue surely?

I’ll probably still go for it anyway as it’s an absolute bargain, I can’t think of anything else that would work as well for an everyday work car for £255 a month.

[manracer]

A decent plug in tuning box like a jb1 or jb4 etc would be your friend on a leased car, I'm my opinion.

[Samuel-te00h]

manracer said:

A decent plug in tuning box like a jb1 or jb4 etc would be your friend on a leased car, I'm my opinion.

Thanks, I’ve just emailed BMS.