Mercedes A 220 CDI (2.1) 163 hp — Stage 1 file (+37 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Mercedes A 220 CDI (2.1) 163 hp
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Chip tuning for Mercedes A 220 CDI (2.1) 163 hp ECU
Mercedes A (2015 - W176) 220 CDI (2.1) 163 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 163 to 200 hp (+37 hp, +23%) and torque from 350 to 420 Nm (+70 Nm). This engine ships with different ECU variants: Delphi CRD.11, Delphi CRD3.10, Delphi CRD3.1R, Delphi CRD3.40, Delphi CRD3.50, Delphi CRD3.60, Bosch VGS2-FDCT gen1, Bosch VGS2-FDCT gen2, Siemens/Continental VGSx-NAG2, Delphi CRD3. The flashing method is determined by the specific unit: OBD, Bench or Boot mode. In the CHIPOK database: 10 configurations · 10 ECU variants. A diesel built in 2015 — the Tricore ECU era; OBD flash works on most production revisions.
4MATIC all-wheel drive is Mercedes' signature system, fitted to most models. The Mercedes-Benz Group AG (Daimler AG until 2022) comprises Mercedes-Benz, AMG, Maybach, Smart and the EQ line. AMG is the performance division of Mercedes (since 1967), building engines on the 'one man, one engine' principle in Affalterbach. The factory calibration on Mercedes diesels is conservative, leaving headroom for Stage 1 while preserving engine life. DPF/SCR with AdBlue is standard on all Euro-6 Mercedes diesels. Mid-generation diesel models use standard OBD read/write.
The Mercedes community in Europe has a large pool of available Stage files for the standard models. Mercedes prioritises smooth running, and Stage 1 preserves the engine's character. The Mercedes factory calibration allows a confident move to Stage 1 without hardware changes. The Mercedes community is active in Europe, with a large pool of available Stage files. Mid-range Mercedes engines are a premium segment with a conservative factory calibration, and Stage 1 preserves engine life.
Frequently asked questions
How much horsepower does Stage 1 add for the Mercedes A 220 CDI (2.1) 163 hp?
Stage 1 for the Mercedes A 220 CDI (2.1) 163 hp adds +37 hp — power increases from 163 to 200 hp (+23%). Torque rises from 350 to 420 Nm (+70 Nm).
What does a Stage 1 remap of the Mercedes A 220 CDI (2.1) 163 hp include?
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 +37 hp with no hardware changes.
What is the risk of Stage 1 on the Mercedes A 220 CDI (2.1) 163 hp?
A remap of the Mercedes A 220 CDI (2.1) 163 hp is safe — the factory calibration in this mid-range class is conservative, leaving genuine headroom for Stage 1 with no hardware changes.
What is Stage 2 for the Mercedes A 220 CDI (2.1) 163 hp?
Stage 2 for the Mercedes A 220 CDI (2.1) 163 hp is Stage 1 plus hardware changes: a downpipe, a larger intake and a performance intercooler. The gain is considerably higher, but it requires professional component selection.
Which control units is the Mercedes A 220 CDI (2.1) 163 hp built with?
The Mercedes A 220 CDI (2.1) 163 hp comes with 10 ECU variants: Delphi CRD.11, Delphi CRD3.10, Delphi CRD3.1R, Delphi CRD3.40, Delphi CRD3.50, Delphi CRD3.60, Bosch VGS2-FDCT gen1, Bosch VGS2-FDCT gen2, Siemens/Continental VGSx-NAG2, Delphi CRD3. 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 220 CDI (2.1) 163 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.
How much does chip tuning the Mercedes A 220 CDI (2.1) 163 hp cost?
The remap price for the Mercedes A 220 CDI (2.1) 163 hp is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.