Mercedes CLA 45 AMG (2.0T) 381 hp — Stage 1 file (+29 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Mercedes CLA 45 AMG (2.0T) 381 hp
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Chip tuning for Mercedes CLA 45 AMG (2.0T) 381 hp ECU
Mercedes CLA (2016 - C117-X117) 45 AMG (2.0T) 381 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 381 to 410 hp (+29 hp, +8%) and torque from 475 to 540 Nm (+65 Nm). This engine ships with different ECU variants: Bosch MED17.2.2, Bosch MED17.7.2, Bosch VGS2-FDCT gen2. The flashing method is determined by the specific unit: OBD, Bench or Boot mode. In the CHIPOK database: 3 configurations · 3 ECU variants. A petrol engine built in 2016 — a Tricore platform without strong protection; OBD access works.
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. AMG engines are a well-known base with plenty of headroom for Stage 2. AMG Performance Studio is the factory tuning studio for bespoke work. Mercedes encryption is among the toughest in the industry, especially on modern models.
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 CLA 45 AMG (2.0T) 381 hp increase after Stage 1?
Stage 1 chip tuning on the Mercedes CLA 45 AMG (2.0T) 381 hp boosts engine output by 29 hp: from 381 to 410 hp. Torque rises from 475 to 540 Nm (+65 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 +29 hp with no hardware changes.
Does Stage 1 make sense on the Mercedes CLA 45 AMG (2.0T) 381 hp with this much power?
On the top-spec Mercedes CLA 45 AMG (2.0T) 381 hp 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 CLA 45 AMG (2.0T) 381 hp?
Stage 2 for the Mercedes CLA 45 AMG (2.0T) 381 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 45 AMG (2.0T) 381 hp built with?
The Mercedes CLA 45 AMG (2.0T) 381 hp comes with 3 ECU variants: Bosch MED17.2.2, Bosch MED17.7.2, 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 45 AMG (2.0T) 381 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.
How much does chip tuning the Mercedes CLA 45 AMG (2.0T) 381 hp cost?
The remap price for the Mercedes CLA 45 AMG (2.0T) 381 hp is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.