Mercedes 208/308/408 208/308/408 80hp (59kW) 200Nm — Stage 1 file (+32 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Mercedes 208/308/408 208/308/408 80hp (59kW) 200Nm
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Chip tuning for Mercedes 208/308/408 208/308/408 80hp (59kW) 200Nm ECU
Mercedes 208/308/408 (I) 208/308/408 80hp (59kW) 200Nm — premium diesel engine of the commercial segment of the Mercedes-Benz Group AG (Mercedes-Benz, AMG, Maybach, Smart, EQ) group (Германия, 1926). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 80 to 112 hp (+32 hp, +40%) and torque from 200 to 240 Nm (+40 Nm).
Smart is Mercedes's city sub-brand, historically running Mitsubishi and Renault engines. Karl Benz is credited as the inventor of the automobile with the 1886 Patent-Motorwagen. The Mercedes three-pointed star symbolises dominance on land, at sea and in the air. Mercedes diesel engines are fitted to passenger cars and commercial vehicles. BlueTEC is Mercedes's proprietary exhaust after-treatment system with an SCR catalyst and AdBlue. Entry-level low-output Mercedes diesels take a safe Stage 1 without over-stressing the hardware.
On Mercedes up to the recent generation, Stage 1 OBD flash is available. In the Mercedes commercial segment, Stage 1 focuses on torque. Mercedes is one of the most protected brands in the chip tuning industry in terms of encryption. In the Mercedes city segment, Stage 1 is more about comfort and responsiveness than power. On low-output Mercedes engines, Stage 1 is safe and does not over-stress the hardware. On naturally aspirated Mercedes engines without a turbo, the main effect is on throttle response.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Stage 1 effect on the Mercedes 208/308/408 208/308/408 80hp (59kW) 200Nm?
After Stage 1 the power of the Mercedes 208/308/408 208/308/408 80hp (59kW) 200Nm rises from 80 to 112 hp, a gain of 32 hp (+40%). Torque rises from 200 to 240 Nm (+40 Nm).
How does Stage 1 differ from stock on the Mercedes 208/308/408?
Stage 1 on the Mercedes 208/308/408 208/308/408 80hp (59kW) 200Nm is a software ECU calibration with no hardware changes. The key maps (boost/ignition/lambda/torque) are adjusted while factory tolerances are preserved. The gain is +32 hp with no hardware changes.
Is Stage 1 safe for the low-output Mercedes 208/308/408 208/308/408 80hp (59kW) 200Nm?
Stage 1 on the base Mercedes 208/308/408 is safe — the factory calibration of low-output engines leaves headroom for software optimization. The gain is modest, but engine life is not affected.
How does Stage 2 differ from Stage 1 on the Mercedes 208/308/408 208/308/408 80hp (59kW) 200Nm?
Stage 2 on the Mercedes 208/308/408 208/308/408 80hp (59kW) 200Nm means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.
Does Stage 1 void the warranty on the Mercedes 208/308/408?
Stage 1 on the Mercedes 208/308/408 voids the factory warranty on the engine and transmission — this is standard for all manufacturers. CHIPOK provides its own warranty on the quality of the remap.
How quickly is chip tuning of the Mercedes 208/308/408 208/308/408 80hp (59kW) 200Nm done?
The full remap cycle for the Mercedes 208/308/408 — from reading to writing the final file — takes 30-90 minutes depending on the ECU access method. The file is prepared at CHIPOK in 5-30 minutes.
Can you return to stock after Stage 1 on the Mercedes 208/308/408?
The original Mercedes 208/308/408 ECU is always saved before flashing. Rolling back to the factory firmware is done with the same programmer in 25-30 minutes.
How much does Stage 1 cost for the Mercedes 208/308/408 208/308/408 80hp (59kW) 200Nm?
The cost of Stage 1 for the Mercedes 208/308/408 208/308/408 80hp (59kW) 200Nm is calculated in the calculator on this page — you select the options (DPF off, EGR off, AdBlue off, DTC off, etc.) and the price is capped by the package Max Price. Payment is by credits (1 cr = 1 €), with no subscriptions.