Mercedes Arocs OM473 SCR 15.6 (EU6) 578hp (425kW) 2800Nm — Stage 1 file (+46 hp)

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Chip tuning for Mercedes Arocs OM473 SCR 15.6 (EU6) 578hp (425kW) 2800Nm ECU

Mercedes Arocs (I (2013+)) OM473 SCR 15.6 (EU6) 578hp (425kW) 2800Nm — 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 578 to 624 hp (+46 hp, +8%) and torque from 2800 to 3120 Nm (+320 Nm). A diesel built in 2013 — 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. 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 Arocs OM473 SCR 15.6 (EU6) 578hp (425kW) 2800Nm?

Stage 1 for the Mercedes Arocs OM473 SCR 15.6 (EU6) 578hp (425kW) 2800Nm adds +46 hp — power increases from 578 to 624 hp (+8%). Torque rises from 2800 to 3120 Nm (+320 Nm).

What does a Stage 1 remap of the Mercedes Arocs OM473 SCR 15.6 (EU6) 578hp (425kW) 2800Nm include?

Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Mercedes Arocs with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +46 hp with no hardware changes.

Does Stage 1 make sense on the Mercedes Arocs OM473 SCR 15.6 (EU6) 578hp (425kW) 2800Nm with this much power?

On the top-spec Mercedes Arocs OM473 SCR 15.6 (EU6) 578hp (425kW) 2800Nm 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 Arocs OM473 SCR 15.6 (EU6) 578hp (425kW) 2800Nm?

Stage 2 for the Mercedes Arocs OM473 SCR 15.6 (EU6) 578hp (425kW) 2800Nm 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 Arocs remain valid after Stage 1?

After remapping the Mercedes Arocs, 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 Arocs?

Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Mercedes Arocs. 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 Arocs?

Before Stage 1 the original of the Mercedes Arocs OM473 SCR 15.6 (EU6) 578hp (425kW) 2800Nm is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.

How much does chip tuning the Mercedes Arocs OM473 SCR 15.6 (EU6) 578hp (425kW) 2800Nm cost?

The remap price for the Mercedes Arocs OM473 SCR 15.6 (EU6) 578hp (425kW) 2800Nm is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.

Last updated: 01.09.2026 · Source: manufacturer technical documentation · Measurements: CHIPOK dyno