Mercedes A 160 CDI (1.5) 90 hp — Stage 1 file (+40 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Mercedes A 160 CDI (1.5) 90 hp
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Chip tuning for Mercedes A 160 CDI (1.5) 90 hp ECU
Mercedes A (2015 - W176) 160 CDI (1.5) 90 hp — premium diesel 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 90 to 130 hp (+40 hp, +44%) and torque from 200 to 300 Nm (+100 Nm). This engine ships with different ECU variants: Siemens/Continental SID307, Siemens/Continental SID310. The flashing method is determined by the specific unit: OBD, Bench or Boot mode. In the CHIPOK database: 4 configurations · 2 ECU variants. The 2015 generation — mid-generation diesels on the EDC17 platform with OBD reading support and no need for Bench.
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.
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. 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. In the Mercedes city segment, Stage 1 is more about comfort and responsiveness than power.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Stage 1 effect on the Mercedes A 160 CDI (1.5) 90 hp?
The Stage 1 gain for the Mercedes A 160 CDI (1.5) 90 hp is 40 hp (+44%) over the stock 90 hp, for a total of 130 hp. Torque rises from 200 to 300 Nm (+100 Nm).
What is Stage 1 chip tuning for 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.
Is Stage 1 worth doing on the base Mercedes A?
Stage 1 on the base Mercedes A is safe — the factory calibration of low-output engines leaves headroom for software optimization. The gain is modest, but engine life is not affected.
What is Stage 2 for the Mercedes A 160 CDI (1.5) 90 hp?
Stage 2 on the Mercedes A 160 CDI (1.5) 90 hp means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.
Which control units is the Mercedes A 160 CDI (1.5) 90 hp built with?
The Mercedes A 160 CDI (1.5) 90 hp comes with 2 ECU variants: Siemens/Continental SID307, Siemens/Continental SID310. 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 160 CDI (1.5) 90 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.
How much does chip tuning the Mercedes A 160 CDI (1.5) 90 hp cost?
The remap price for the Mercedes A 160 CDI (1.5) 90 hp is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.