Mercedes E 500 (5.0i) 306 hp — Stage 1 file (+20 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Mercedes E 500 (5.0i) 306 hp
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Chip tuning for Mercedes E 500 (5.0i) 306 hp ECU
Mercedes E (2002 - W211) 500 (5.0i) 306 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 306 to 326 hp (+20 hp, +7%) and torque from 460 to 485 Nm (+25 Nm). ECU — Bosch ME2.8. Flashing method: OBD or Bench depending on the unit's protection. The 2002 generation — old-era petrol ECUs (ME7/ME9/MED9/Simos) with easily readable memory.
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'). Smart is Mercedes's city sub-brand, historically running Mitsubishi and Renault engines. Maybach uses Mercedes engines for the ultra-luxury segment, with the emphasis on quietness and smoothness. 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.
The Mercedes community in Europe has a large pool of available Stage files for the standard models. 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 is one of the most protected brands in the chip tuning industry in terms of encryption. On modern high-output Mercedes, Bench reading is often required because of the 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.
Frequently asked questions
How much horsepower does Stage 1 add for the Mercedes E 500 (5.0i) 306 hp?
The Stage 1 gain for the Mercedes E 500 (5.0i) 306 hp is 20 hp (+7%) over the stock 306 hp, for a total of 326 hp. Torque rises from 460 to 485 Nm (+25 Nm).
What is Stage 1 chip tuning for the Mercedes E?
Stage 1 chip tuning of the Mercedes E is a rework of the ECU maps: boost pressure, ignition advance, target lambda and the removal of factory torque limiters. The gain is +20 hp with no hardware changes.
Is Stage 1 safe on the high-output Mercedes E 500 (5.0i) 306 hp?
The high-output Mercedes E 500 (5.0i) 306 hp has a conservative factory calibration aimed at the mass market. Stage 1 unlocks the engine's real potential while turbo and injector life are preserved.
How much does Stage 2 add on the Mercedes E?
Stage 2 on the Mercedes E 500 (5.0i) 306 hp means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.
Which ECU is fitted to the Mercedes E 500 (5.0i) 306 hp?
The Mercedes E 500 (5.0i) 306 hp ECU is the Bosch ME2.8. Production versions support OBD access; locked variants require Bench (BDM/JTAG).
What happens to the Mercedes E warranty after chip tuning?
The factory warranty of the Mercedes E does not remain valid after Stage 1 — the manufacturer withdraws its obligations once the ECU software is changed. CHIPOK provides its own warranty on its work and support.
How long does remapping the Mercedes E take?
On the Mercedes E 500 (5.0i) 306 hp: OBD flash 25-30 minutes, Bench (if required) about an hour. The file processing itself takes 5-30 minutes once the original bin is received.
Is the original file kept when chip tuning the Mercedes E?
Yes, the original ECU firmware of the Mercedes E 500 (5.0i) 306 hp is kept and can be flashed back at any time. Returning to stock via OBD takes 25-30 minutes.
What is the price of a Stage 1 remap for the Mercedes E?
Stage 1 for the Mercedes E 500 (5.0i) 306 hp is paid for with CHIPOK credits (1 cr = 1 €). The final amount is set in the calculator, taking the extra options (off functions) into account.