Mercedes E 450 AMG (3.0T) 367 hp — Stage 1 file (+43 hp)

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Chip tuning for Mercedes E 450 AMG (3.0T) 367 hp ECU

Mercedes E (2013 - W212) 450 AMG (3.0T) 367 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 367 to 410 hp (+43 hp, +12%) and torque from 520 to 600 Nm (+80 Nm). This engine ships with different ECU variants: Siemens/Continental CPC_NG, Bosch MED17.7.3.1, Bosch MG1CP002, Bosch VGS3-NAG3, Siemens/Continental VGS4-NAG2. The flashing method is determined by the specific unit: OBD, Bench or Boot mode. In the CHIPOK database: 5 configurations · 5 ECU variants. A petrol engine built in 2013 — a Tricore platform without strong protection; OBD access works.

4MATIC all-wheel drive is Mercedes' signature system, fitted to most models. The Mercedes-Benz Group AG (Daimler AG until 2022) comprises Mercedes-Benz, AMG, Maybach, Smart and the EQ line. AMG is the performance division of Mercedes (since 1967), building engines on the 'one man, one engine' principle in Affalterbach. AMG is Mercedes's performance division (since 1967), acquired by Mercedes in 1999. The Mercedes petrol range spans compacts, premium saloons, SUVs, roadsters and AMG flagships. Brabus is an independent Mercedes tuning house specialising in top-model upgrades.

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. 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). Brabus is a premium alternative to AMG for the top models. AMG Performance Studio is Mercedes's in-house tuning studio for bespoke projects.

Frequently asked questions

How much horsepower does Stage 1 add for the Mercedes E 450 AMG (3.0T) 367 hp?

Stage 1 for the Mercedes E 450 AMG (3.0T) 367 hp adds +43 hp — power increases from 367 to 410 hp (+12%). Torque rises from 520 to 600 Nm (+80 Nm).

What does a Stage 1 remap of the Mercedes E 450 AMG (3.0T) 367 hp include?

Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Mercedes E with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +43 hp with no hardware changes.

Does Stage 1 make sense on the Mercedes E 450 AMG (3.0T) 367 hp with this much power?

On the top-spec Mercedes E 450 AMG (3.0T) 367 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 E 450 AMG (3.0T) 367 hp?

Stage 2 for the Mercedes E 450 AMG (3.0T) 367 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 E 450 AMG (3.0T) 367 hp built with?

The Mercedes E 450 AMG (3.0T) 367 hp comes with 5 ECU variants: Siemens/Continental CPC_NG, Bosch MED17.7.3.1, Bosch MG1CP002, Bosch VGS3-NAG3, Siemens/Continental VGS4-NAG2. Calibration is done for the specific unit after the revision is identified.

Does the factory warranty of the Mercedes E remain valid after Stage 1?

After remapping the Mercedes E, 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 E?

Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Mercedes E. 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 E?

Before Stage 1 the original of the Mercedes E 450 AMG (3.0T) 367 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.

How much does chip tuning the Mercedes E 450 AMG (3.0T) 367 hp cost?

The remap price for the Mercedes E 450 AMG (3.0T) 367 hp is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.

Last updated: 30.08.2026 · Source: manufacturer technical documentation · Measurements: CHIPOK dyno