Mercedes E 43 AMG (3.0T) 401 hp — Stage 1 file (+43 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Mercedes E 43 AMG (3.0T) 401 hp
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Chip tuning for Mercedes E 43 AMG (3.0T) 401 hp ECU
Mercedes E (2016 - W213) 43 AMG (3.0T) 401 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 401 to 444 hp (+43 hp, +11%) and torque from 520 to 600 Nm (+80 Nm). This engine ships with different ECU variants: Bosch MED17.7.3.1, Bosch MG1CP002, Bosch VGS3-NAG3. 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 2016 — a Tricore platform without strong protection; OBD access works.
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. Karl Benz is credited as the inventor of the automobile with the 1886 Patent-Motorwagen. Maybach uses Mercedes engines for the ultra-luxury segment, with the emphasis on quietness and smoothness. AMG engines are a well-known base with plenty of headroom for Stage 2. AMG Performance Studio is the factory tuning studio for bespoke work.
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 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. Bench reading is a mandatory procedure for modern AMG models.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the power of the Mercedes E 43 AMG (3.0T) 401 hp increase after Stage 1?
Stage 1 for the Mercedes E 43 AMG (3.0T) 401 hp adds +43 hp — power increases from 401 to 444 hp (+11%). Torque rises from 520 to 600 Nm (+80 Nm).
What does a Stage 1 remap of the Mercedes E 43 AMG (3.0T) 401 hp include?
Stage 1 on the Mercedes E 43 AMG (3.0T) 401 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 +43 hp with no hardware changes.
What does Stage 1 give on the top-spec Mercedes E 43 AMG (3.0T) 401 hp?
On the top-spec Mercedes E 43 AMG (3.0T) 401 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 E 43 AMG (3.0T) 401 hp?
Stage 2 for the Mercedes E 43 AMG (3.0T) 401 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 E 43 AMG (3.0T) 401 hp have?
The Mercedes E 43 AMG (3.0T) 401 hp has 3 ECU variants: Bosch MED17.7.3.1, Bosch MG1CP002, Bosch VGS3-NAG3. 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 E?
Stage 1 on the Mercedes E 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 E 43 AMG (3.0T) 401 hp done?
The full remap cycle for the Mercedes E — 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 E?
The original Mercedes E 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 E 43 AMG (3.0T) 401 hp?
The cost of Stage 1 for the Mercedes E 43 AMG (3.0T) 401 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.