Mercedes CLA 260 211 hp — Stage 1 file (+39 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Mercedes CLA 260 211 hp
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Chip tuning for Mercedes CLA 260 211 hp ECU
Mercedes CLA (2013 - C117) 260 211 hp — premium petrol engine of the passenger segment of the Mercedes-Benz Group AG (Mercedes-Benz, AMG, Maybach, Smart, EQ) group (Германия, 1926). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 211 to 250 hp (+39 hp, +18%) and torque from 350 to 400 Nm (+50 Nm). This engine ships with different ECU variants: Bosch MED17.7.2, Siemens/Continental VGSx-NAG2. The flashing method is determined by the specific unit: OBD, Bench or Boot mode. In the CHIPOK database: 2 configurations · 2 ECU variants. A petrol engine built in 2013 — a Tricore platform without strong protection; OBD access works.
Karl Benz is credited as the inventor of the automobile with the 1886 Patent-Motorwagen. The Mercedes three-pointed star symbolises dominance on land, at sea and in the air. 4MATIC all-wheel drive is Mercedes' signature system, fitted to most models. The factory calibration on Mercedes petrol engines is conservative, leaving headroom for Stage 1. High-output Mercedes turbo petrol engines are the flagship models, and Stage 1 delivers a solid gain. Mid-generation petrol models use standard OBD flash.
The AMG community is active in Germany, but the protection is the toughest in the industry, so Stage 1 on AMG usually requires Bench. Stage 1 on Mercedes often requires refreshing the adaptations after the flash. Mercedes is one of the most protected brands in the chip tuning industry in terms of 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. On modern high-output Mercedes, Bench reading is often required because of the encryption.
Frequently asked questions
What power gain do you get after chip tuning the Mercedes CLA 260 211 hp?
Stage 1 chip tuning on the Mercedes CLA 260 211 hp boosts engine output by 39 hp: from 211 to 250 hp. Torque rises from 350 to 400 Nm (+50 Nm).
What changes in the Mercedes CLA ECU after Stage 1?
Stage 1 on the Mercedes CLA 260 211 hp is a software ECU calibration with no hardware changes. The key maps (boost/ignition/lambda/torque) are adjusted while factory tolerances are preserved. The gain is +39 hp with no hardware changes.
What does Stage 1 give on the powerful Mercedes CLA 260 211 hp?
Stage 1 on the powerful Mercedes CLA 260 211 hp “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 does Stage 2 differ from Stage 1 on the Mercedes CLA 260 211 hp?
Stage 2 for the Mercedes CLA 260 211 hp 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.
How many ECU variants does the Mercedes CLA 260 211 hp have?
The Mercedes CLA 260 211 hp has 2 ECU variants: Bosch MED17.7.2, Siemens/Continental VGSx-NAG2. Before flashing you need to read the specific unit — calibration is done for the exact hardware/software.
Does Stage 1 void the warranty on the Mercedes CLA?
Stage 1 on the Mercedes CLA voids the factory warranty on the engine and transmission — this is standard for all manufacturers. CHIPOK provides its own warranty on the quality of the remap.
How quickly is chip tuning of the Mercedes CLA 260 211 hp done?
The full remap cycle for the Mercedes CLA — from reading to writing the final file — takes 30-90 minutes depending on the ECU access method. The file is prepared at CHIPOK in 5-30 minutes.
Can you return to stock after Stage 1 on the Mercedes CLA?
The original Mercedes CLA ECU is always saved before flashing. Rolling back to the factory firmware is done with the same programmer in 25-30 minutes.
How much does Stage 1 cost for the Mercedes CLA 260 211 hp?
The cost of Stage 1 for the Mercedes CLA 260 211 hp is calculated in the calculator on this page — you select the options (DPF off, EGR off, AdBlue off, DTC off, etc.) and the price is capped by the package Max Price. Payment is by credits (1 cr = 1 €), with no subscriptions.