Mercedes Axor 2504 401hp (295kW) 2000Nm — Stage 1 file (+59 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Mercedes Axor 2504 401hp (295kW) 2000Nm
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Chip tuning for Mercedes Axor 2504 401hp (295kW) 2000Nm ECU
Mercedes Axor (I (2005+)) 2504 401hp (295kW) 2000Nm — 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 401 to 460 hp (+59 hp, +15%) and torque from 2000 to 2300 Nm (+300 Nm). Diesel engines built in 2005 — 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 Axor 2504 401hp (295kW) 2000Nm?
Stage 1 for the Mercedes Axor 2504 401hp (295kW) 2000Nm adds +59 hp — power increases from 401 to 460 hp (+15%). Torque rises from 2000 to 2300 Nm (+300 Nm).
What does a Stage 1 remap of the Mercedes Axor 2504 401hp (295kW) 2000Nm include?
Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Mercedes Axor with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +59 hp with no hardware changes.
Does Stage 1 make sense on the Mercedes Axor 2504 401hp (295kW) 2000Nm with this much power?
On the top-spec Mercedes Axor 2504 401hp (295kW) 2000Nm 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 Axor 2504 401hp (295kW) 2000Nm?
Stage 2 for the Mercedes Axor 2504 401hp (295kW) 2000Nm 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 Axor remain valid after Stage 1?
After remapping the Mercedes Axor, 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 Axor?
Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Mercedes Axor. 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 Axor?
Before Stage 1 the original of the Mercedes Axor 2504 401hp (295kW) 2000Nm is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.
How much does chip tuning the Mercedes Axor 2504 401hp (295kW) 2000Nm cost?
The remap price for the Mercedes Axor 2504 401hp (295kW) 2000Nm is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.