Mercedes CLA 220 CDI (2.1) 177 hp — Stage 1 file (+23 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Mercedes CLA 220 CDI (2.1) 177 hp
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Chip tuning for Mercedes CLA 220 CDI (2.1) 177 hp ECU
Mercedes CLA (2016 - C117-X117) 220 CDI (2.1) 177 hp — premium diesel 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 177 to 200 hp (+23 hp, +13%) and torque from 350 to 420 Nm (+70 Nm). This engine ships with different ECU variants: Delphi CRD3.30, Delphi CRD3.40, Delphi CRD3.60, Delphi CRD3.N5, Bosch DCU17PC41, Bosch VGS2-FDCT gen1, Bosch VGS2-FDCT gen2. The flashing method is determined by the specific unit: OBD, Bench or Boot mode. In the CHIPOK database: 14 configurations · 7 ECU variants. A diesel built in 2016 — the Tricore ECU era; OBD flash works on most production revisions.
Maybach is Mercedes's ultra-luxury sub-brand. Mercedes-Benz is the world's oldest carmaker, founded in 1926 by the merger of Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft and Benz & Cie. The Mercedes slogan is 'Das Beste oder nichts' ('The best or nothing'). Mercedes diesels have long been known for legendary reliability, with German taxi fleets running to million-kilometre mileages. Mercedes pioneered CDI (Common-rail Direct Injection) technology on passenger-car diesels, in series production since 1997. Mercedes diesels have long been popular with the German police and taxi services.
The Mercedes community in Europe has a large pool of available Stage files for the standard models. The Mercedes community is active in Europe, with a large pool of available Stage files. Mid-range Mercedes engines are a premium segment with a conservative factory calibration, and Stage 1 preserves engine life. Mercedes prioritises smooth running, and Stage 1 preserves the engine's character. The Mercedes factory calibration allows a confident move to Stage 1 without hardware changes.
Frequently asked questions
How many horsepower does the Mercedes CLA 220 CDI (2.1) 177 hp reach after a remap?
Stage 1 chip tuning on the Mercedes CLA 220 CDI (2.1) 177 hp boosts engine output by 23 hp: from 177 to 200 hp. Torque rises from 350 to 420 Nm (+70 Nm).
What changes in the Mercedes CLA ECU after Stage 1?
Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Mercedes CLA with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +23 hp with no hardware changes.
What is the risk of Stage 1 on the Mercedes CLA 220 CDI (2.1) 177 hp?
A remap of the Mercedes CLA 220 CDI (2.1) 177 hp is safe — the factory calibration in this mid-range class is conservative, leaving genuine headroom for Stage 1 with no hardware changes.
What is Stage 2 for the Mercedes CLA 220 CDI (2.1) 177 hp?
Stage 2 for the Mercedes CLA 220 CDI (2.1) 177 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.
Which control units is the Mercedes CLA 220 CDI (2.1) 177 hp built with?
The Mercedes CLA 220 CDI (2.1) 177 hp comes with 7 ECU variants: Delphi CRD3.30, Delphi CRD3.40, Delphi CRD3.60, Delphi CRD3.N5, Bosch DCU17PC41, Bosch VGS2-FDCT gen1, Bosch VGS2-FDCT gen2. Calibration is done for the specific unit after the revision is identified.
Does the factory warranty of the Mercedes CLA remain valid after Stage 1?
After remapping the Mercedes CLA, 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 CLA?
Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Mercedes CLA. 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 CLA?
Before Stage 1 the original of the Mercedes CLA 220 CDI (2.1) 177 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.
How much does chip tuning the Mercedes CLA 220 CDI (2.1) 177 hp cost?
The remap price for the Mercedes CLA 220 CDI (2.1) 177 hp is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.