Mercedes E 300d (2.0) 245 hp — Stage 1 file (+20 hp)

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Chip tuning for Mercedes E 300d (2.0) 245 hp ECU

Mercedes E (2016 - W213) 300d (2.0) 245 hp — premium diesel 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 245 to 265 hp (+20 hp, +8%) and torque from 500 to 550 Nm (+50 Nm). This engine ships with different ECU variants: Bosch MD1CP001, Bosch VGS3-NAG3. The flashing method is determined by the specific unit: OBD, Bench or Boot mode. In the CHIPOK database: 2 configurations · 2 ECU variants. The 2016 generation — mid-generation diesels on the EDC17 platform with OBD reading support and no need for Bench.

Mercedes is one of the most protected brands in the chip tuning industry in terms of encryption. Maybach is Mercedes's ultra-luxury sub-brand. Mercedes-Benz is the world's oldest carmaker, founded in 1926 by the merger of Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft and Benz & Cie. Mercedes diesels are known for smooth, quiet running, a hallmark of the premium segment. Mercedes diesels have long been known for legendary reliability, with German taxi fleets running to million-kilometre mileages. Mercedes pioneered CDI (Common-rail Direct Injection) technology on passenger-car diesels, in series production since 1997.

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. On Mercedes up to the recent generation, Stage 1 OBD flash is available. High-output Mercedes engines are premium-class with solid headroom for Stage 1. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What power gain do you get after chip tuning the Mercedes E 300d (2.0) 245 hp?

After Stage 1 the power of the Mercedes E 300d (2.0) 245 hp rises from 245 to 265 hp, a gain of 20 hp (+8%). Torque rises from 500 to 550 Nm (+50 Nm).

How does Stage 1 differ from stock on the Mercedes E?

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 +20 hp with no hardware changes.

Do you need hardware changes for Stage 1 on the Mercedes E?

The high-output Mercedes E 300d (2.0) 245 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.

What is Stage 2 for the Mercedes E 300d (2.0) 245 hp?

Stage 2 on the Mercedes E 300d (2.0) 245 hp means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.

Which control units is the Mercedes E 300d (2.0) 245 hp built with?

The Mercedes E 300d (2.0) 245 hp comes with 2 ECU variants: Bosch MD1CP001, Bosch VGS3-NAG3. 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 300d (2.0) 245 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.

How much does chip tuning the Mercedes E 300d (2.0) 245 hp cost?

The remap price for the Mercedes E 300d (2.0) 245 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: 01.09.2026 · Source: manufacturer technical documentation · Measurements: CHIPOK dyno