Mercedes CLA 180 (1.3T) 136 hp — Stage 1 file (+24 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Mercedes CLA 180 (1.3T) 136 hp
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Chip tuning for Mercedes CLA 180 (1.3T) 136 hp ECU
Mercedes CLA (2019 - C118) 180 (1.3T) 136 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 136 to 160 hp (+24 hp, +18%) and torque from 200 to 250 Nm (+50 Nm). A 2019 petrol engine — the latest era of encrypted firmware; OBD access is available on production units, Bench on sport models.
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. Mercedes encryption is among the toughest in the industry, especially on modern models. The factory calibration on Mercedes petrol engines is conservative, leaving headroom for Stage 1. The Mercedes petrol range spans compacts, premium saloons, SUVs, roadsters and AMG flagships.
Stage 1 on standard mid-range Mercedes petrol engines delivers a noticeable gain. 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. 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. 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.
Frequently asked questions
What power gain do you get after chip tuning the Mercedes CLA 180 (1.3T) 136 hp?
Stage 1 for the Mercedes CLA 180 (1.3T) 136 hp adds +24 hp — power increases from 136 to 160 hp (+18%). Torque rises from 200 to 250 Nm (+50 Nm).
What does a Stage 1 remap of the Mercedes CLA 180 (1.3T) 136 hp include?
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 +24 hp with no hardware changes.
What is the risk of Stage 1 on the Mercedes CLA 180 (1.3T) 136 hp?
A remap of the Mercedes CLA 180 (1.3T) 136 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 180 (1.3T) 136 hp?
Stage 2 for the Mercedes CLA 180 (1.3T) 136 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.
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 180 (1.3T) 136 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.
How much does chip tuning the Mercedes CLA 180 (1.3T) 136 hp cost?
The remap price for the Mercedes CLA 180 (1.3T) 136 hp is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.