Mercedes Axor 2535 354hp (260kW) 1850Nm — Stage 1 file (+51 hp)

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Chip tuning for Mercedes Axor 2535 354hp (260kW) 1850Nm ECU

Mercedes Axor (I (2005+)) 2535 354hp (260kW) 1850Nm — 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 354 to 405 hp (+51 hp, +14%) and torque from 1850 to 2130 Nm (+280 Nm). Diesel engines built in 2005 — the era of classic Common Rail without strong encryption.

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.

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. 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. Bench reading is a mandatory procedure for modern AMG models.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the power of the Mercedes Axor 2535 354hp (260kW) 1850Nm increase after Stage 1?

Stage 1 for the Mercedes Axor 2535 354hp (260kW) 1850Nm adds +51 hp — power increases from 354 to 405 hp (+14%). Torque rises from 1850 to 2130 Nm (+280 Nm).

What does a Stage 1 remap of the Mercedes Axor 2535 354hp (260kW) 1850Nm 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 +51 hp with no hardware changes.

Does Stage 1 make sense on the Mercedes Axor 2535 354hp (260kW) 1850Nm with this much power?

On the top-spec Mercedes Axor 2535 354hp (260kW) 1850Nm 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 2535 354hp (260kW) 1850Nm?

Stage 2 for the Mercedes Axor 2535 354hp (260kW) 1850Nm 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 2535 354hp (260kW) 1850Nm is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.

How much does chip tuning the Mercedes Axor 2535 354hp (260kW) 1850Nm cost?

The remap price for the Mercedes Axor 2535 354hp (260kW) 1850Nm 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: 31.08.2026 · Source: manufacturer technical documentation · Measurements: CHIPOK dyno