Mercedes Actros OM471 SCR 12.8 (EU6) 510hp (375kW) 2500Nm — Stage 1 file (+62 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Mercedes Actros OM471 SCR 12.8 (EU6) 510hp (375kW) 2500Nm
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Chip tuning for Mercedes Actros OM471 SCR 12.8 (EU6) 510hp (375kW) 2500Nm ECU
Mercedes Actros (I (1995+)) OM471 SCR 12.8 (EU6) 510hp (375kW) 2500Nm — 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 510 to 572 hp (+62 hp, +12%) and torque from 2500 to 2850 Nm (+350 Nm). Diesel engines built in 1995 — the era of classic Common Rail without strong encryption.
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. On older Mercedes diesels, Stage 1 is flashed over OBD with no complications.
AMG engines confidently reach Stage 2 with a downpipe + intake. Mercedes is one of the most protected brands in the chip tuning industry in terms of encryption. The AMG community is active in Germany, but the protection is the toughest in the industry, so Stage 1 on AMG usually requires Bench. 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). Brabus is a premium alternative to AMG for the top models. AMG Performance Studio is Mercedes's in-house tuning studio for bespoke projects.
Frequently asked questions
How much horsepower does Stage 1 add for the Mercedes Actros OM471 SCR 12.8 (EU6) 510hp (375kW) 2500Nm?
Stage 1 chip tuning on the Mercedes Actros OM471 SCR 12.8 (EU6) 510hp (375kW) 2500Nm boosts engine output by 62 hp: from 510 to 572 hp. Torque rises from 2500 to 2850 Nm (+350 Nm).
What changes in the Mercedes Actros ECU after Stage 1?
Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Mercedes Actros with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +62 hp with no hardware changes.
Does Stage 1 make sense on the Mercedes Actros OM471 SCR 12.8 (EU6) 510hp (375kW) 2500Nm with this much power?
On the top-spec Mercedes Actros OM471 SCR 12.8 (EU6) 510hp (375kW) 2500Nm engine, Stage 1 is the starting point before Stage 2 with a downpipe, intake and a larger intercooler. The mass-market factory calibration leaves substantial headroom for an aggressive software tune.
What is Stage 2 for the Mercedes Actros OM471 SCR 12.8 (EU6) 510hp (375kW) 2500Nm?
Stage 2 for the Mercedes Actros OM471 SCR 12.8 (EU6) 510hp (375kW) 2500Nm 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.
Does the factory warranty of the Mercedes Actros remain valid after Stage 1?
After remapping the Mercedes Actros, 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 Actros?
Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Mercedes Actros. 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 Actros?
Before Stage 1 the original of the Mercedes Actros OM471 SCR 12.8 (EU6) 510hp (375kW) 2500Nm is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.
How much does chip tuning the Mercedes Actros OM471 SCR 12.8 (EU6) 510hp (375kW) 2500Nm cost?
The remap price for the Mercedes Actros OM471 SCR 12.8 (EU6) 510hp (375kW) 2500Nm is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.