Mercedes Atego 1226 255hp (188kW) 970Nm — Stage 1 file (+40 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Mercedes Atego 1226 255hp (188kW) 970Nm
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Chip tuning for Mercedes Atego 1226 255hp (188kW) 970Nm ECU
Mercedes Atego (I) 1226 255hp (188kW) 970Nm — 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 255 to 295 hp (+40 hp, +16%) and torque from 970 to 1118 Nm (+148 Nm).
The Mercedes slogan is 'Das Beste oder nichts' ('The best or nothing'). 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. Mercedes diesels have long been popular with the German police and taxi services. 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.
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. In the Mercedes commercial segment, Stage 1 focuses on torque. On modern high-output Mercedes, Bench reading is often required because of the encryption. The Mercedes premium segment is a high-output platform with Stage 2 potential. High-output Mercedes engines are premium-class with solid headroom for Stage 1.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the power of the Mercedes Atego 1226 255hp (188kW) 970Nm increase after Stage 1?
Stage 1 chip tuning on the Mercedes Atego 1226 255hp (188kW) 970Nm boosts engine output by 40 hp: from 255 to 295 hp. Torque rises from 970 to 1118 Nm (+148 Nm).
What changes in the Mercedes Atego ECU after Stage 1?
Stage 1 chip tuning of the Mercedes Atego is a rework of the ECU maps: boost pressure, ignition advance, target lambda and the removal of factory torque limiters. The gain is +40 hp with no hardware changes.
Is Stage 1 safe on the high-output Mercedes Atego 1226 255hp (188kW) 970Nm?
Stage 1 on the powerful Mercedes Atego 1226 255hp (188kW) 970Nm “lifts” the factory limiters with no hardware changes. The gain is noticeable in the mid and upper range. There is headroom left for moving to Stage 2 (downpipe + intake + intercooler).
How much does Stage 2 add on the Mercedes Atego?
Stage 2 for the Mercedes Atego 1226 255hp (188kW) 970Nm 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.
What happens to the Mercedes Atego warranty after chip tuning?
The factory warranty of the Mercedes Atego does not remain valid after Stage 1 — the manufacturer withdraws its obligations once the ECU software is changed. CHIPOK provides its own warranty on its work and support.
How long does remapping the Mercedes Atego take?
On the Mercedes Atego 1226 255hp (188kW) 970Nm: OBD flash 25-30 minutes, Bench (if required) about an hour. The file processing itself takes 5-30 minutes once the original bin is received.
Is the original file kept when chip tuning the Mercedes Atego?
Yes, the original ECU firmware of the Mercedes Atego 1226 255hp (188kW) 970Nm is kept and can be flashed back at any time. Returning to stock via OBD takes 25-30 minutes.
What is the price of a Stage 1 remap for the Mercedes Atego?
Stage 1 for the Mercedes Atego 1226 255hp (188kW) 970Nm is paid for with CHIPOK credits (1 cr = 1 €). The final amount is set in the calculator, taking the extra options (off functions) into account.