Mercedes CLS 63 AMG Perf. (5.5T) 557 hp — Stage 1 file (+33 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Mercedes CLS 63 AMG Perf. (5.5T) 557 hp
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Chip tuning for Mercedes CLS 63 AMG Perf. (5.5T) 557 hp ECU
Mercedes CLS (2010 - C218) 63 AMG Perf. (5.5T) 557 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 557 to 590 hp (+33 hp, +6%) and torque from 800 to 950 Nm (+150 Nm). This engine ships with different ECU variants: Bosch MED17.7.1, Bosch MED17.7.3, Siemens/Continental VGSx-NAG2. 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 2010 — 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. Mid-generation petrol models use standard OBD flash. The AMG 'one engineer, one engine' principle means each engine is built by a single craftsman whose signature appears on the plaque. Maybach uses Mercedes engines for the ultra-luxury segment, with the emphasis on quietness and smoothness.
The AMG community is active in Germany, but the protection is the toughest in the industry, so Stage 1 on AMG usually requires Bench. The Mercedes community in Europe has a large pool of available Stage files for the standard models. Stage 1 on Mercedes often requires refreshing the adaptations after the flash. AMG Performance Studio is Mercedes's in-house tuning studio for bespoke projects. Bench reading is a mandatory procedure for modern AMG models. Top AMG engines sit at the Mercedes power ceiling, and the gain is significant. AMG engines are a well-known base once hardware is added (downpipe + intake + intercooler).
Frequently asked questions
What power gain do you get after chip tuning the Mercedes CLS 63 AMG Perf. (5.5T) 557 hp?
Stage 1 for the Mercedes CLS 63 AMG Perf. (5.5T) 557 hp adds +33 hp — power increases from 557 to 590 hp (+6%). Torque rises from 800 to 950 Nm (+150 Nm).
What does a Stage 1 remap of the Mercedes CLS 63 AMG Perf. (5.5T) 557 hp include?
Stage 1 on the Mercedes CLS 63 AMG Perf. (5.5T) 557 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 +33 hp with no hardware changes.
What does Stage 1 give on the top-spec Mercedes CLS 63 AMG Perf. (5.5T) 557 hp?
On the top-spec Mercedes CLS 63 AMG Perf. (5.5T) 557 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.
How does Stage 2 differ from Stage 1 on the Mercedes CLS 63 AMG Perf. (5.5T) 557 hp?
Stage 2 for the Mercedes CLS 63 AMG Perf. (5.5T) 557 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 CLS 63 AMG Perf. (5.5T) 557 hp have?
The Mercedes CLS 63 AMG Perf. (5.5T) 557 hp has 3 ECU variants: Bosch MED17.7.1, Bosch MED17.7.3, 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 CLS?
Stage 1 on the Mercedes CLS 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 CLS 63 AMG Perf. (5.5T) 557 hp done?
The full remap cycle for the Mercedes CLS — 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 CLS?
The original Mercedes CLS 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 CLS 63 AMG Perf. (5.5T) 557 hp?
The cost of Stage 1 for the Mercedes CLS 63 AMG Perf. (5.5T) 557 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.