Mercedes A 45 AMG (2.0T) 360 hp — Stage 1 file (+40 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Mercedes A 45 AMG (2.0T) 360 hp
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Chip tuning for Mercedes A 45 AMG (2.0T) 360 hp ECU
Mercedes A (2012 - W176) 45 AMG (2.0T) 360 hp — premium petrol engine of the passenger segment of the Mercedes-Benz Group AG (Mercedes-Benz, AMG, Maybach, Smart, EQ) group (Германия, 1926). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 360 to 400 hp (+40 hp, +11%) and torque from 450 to 540 Nm (+90 Nm). This engine ships with different ECU variants: Bosch MED17.7.2, Bosch VGS2-FDCT gen2. The flashing method is determined by the specific unit: OBD, Bench or Boot mode. In the CHIPOK database: 2 configurations · 2 ECU variants. The 2012 generation — mid-generation petrol ECUs (MEDC17/MEVD17/Simos PCR), OBD flash on production revisions.
Mercedes is one of the most protected brands in the chip tuning industry in terms of encryption. Maybach is Mercedes's ultra-luxury sub-brand. Mercedes-Benz is the world's oldest carmaker, founded in 1926 by the merger of Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft and Benz & Cie. AMG is Mercedes's performance division (since 1967), acquired by Mercedes in 1999. The Mercedes petrol range spans compacts, premium saloons, SUVs, roadsters and AMG flagships. Brabus is an independent Mercedes tuning house specialising in top-model upgrades.
The Mercedes community in Europe has a large pool of available Stage files for the standard models. Stage 1 on Mercedes often requires refreshing the adaptations after the flash. On Mercedes up to the recent generation, Stage 1 OBD flash is available. AMG Performance Studio is Mercedes's in-house tuning studio for bespoke projects. Bench reading is a mandatory procedure for modern AMG models. Top AMG engines sit at the Mercedes power ceiling, and the gain is significant. AMG engines are a well-known base once hardware is added (downpipe + intake + intercooler).
Frequently asked questions
What power gain do you get after chip tuning the Mercedes A 45 AMG (2.0T) 360 hp?
After Stage 1 the power of the Mercedes A 45 AMG (2.0T) 360 hp rises from 360 to 400 hp, a gain of 40 hp (+11%). Torque rises from 450 to 540 Nm (+90 Nm).
How does Stage 1 differ from stock on the Mercedes A?
Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Mercedes A with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +40 hp with no hardware changes.
Does Stage 1 make sense on the Mercedes A 45 AMG (2.0T) 360 hp with this much power?
Stage 1 for the Mercedes A 45 AMG (2.0T) 360 hp unlocks the potential built in by the factory but artificially capped to meet mass-market targets. A base of 750-800 hp is achievable once hardware is added.
What is Stage 2 for the Mercedes A 45 AMG (2.0T) 360 hp?
Stage 2 on the Mercedes A 45 AMG (2.0T) 360 hp means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.
Which control units is the Mercedes A 45 AMG (2.0T) 360 hp built with?
The Mercedes A 45 AMG (2.0T) 360 hp comes with 2 ECU variants: Bosch MED17.7.2, Bosch VGS2-FDCT gen2. Calibration is done for the specific unit after the revision is identified.
Does the factory warranty of the Mercedes A remain valid after Stage 1?
After remapping the Mercedes A, the official factory warranty on the engine and gearbox is lost (this applies to any manufacturer when the ECU is modified). CHIPOK guarantees the quality of the calibration and free revisions.
How long is the wait for a Stage 1 remap for the Mercedes A?
Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Mercedes A. Bench reading (BDM/JTAG) takes about 60 minutes plus refitting. Remote file processing at CHIPOK takes 5-30 minutes.
How do you roll back to the factory firmware of the Mercedes A?
Before Stage 1 the original of the Mercedes A 45 AMG (2.0T) 360 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.
How much does chip tuning the Mercedes A 45 AMG (2.0T) 360 hp cost?
The remap price for the Mercedes A 45 AMG (2.0T) 360 hp is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.