Mercedes GL 350 CDI (3.0) 224 hp — Stage 1 file (+36 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Mercedes GL 350 CDI (3.0) 224 hp
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Chip tuning for Mercedes GL 350 CDI (3.0) 224 hp ECU
Mercedes GL (2006 - X164) 350 CDI (3.0) 224 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 224 to 260 hp (+36 hp, +16%) and torque from 510 to 600 Nm (+90 Nm). This engine ships with different ECU variants: Bosch EDC17CP01, Siemens/Continental VGSx-NAG2. The flashing method is determined by the specific unit: OBD, Bench or Boot mode. In the CHIPOK database: 2 configurations · 2 ECU variants. Diesel engines built in 2006 — the era of classic Common Rail without strong 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. The Mercedes slogan is 'Das Beste oder nichts' ('The best or nothing'). 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. Mercedes diesels have long been popular with the German police and taxi services.
Stage 1 on Mercedes often requires refreshing the adaptations after the flash. Mercedes is one of the most protected brands in the chip tuning industry in terms of encryption. The Mercedes community in Europe has a large pool of available Stage files for the standard models. 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
How many horsepower does the Mercedes GL 350 CDI (3.0) 224 hp reach after a remap?
Stage 1 chip tuning on the Mercedes GL 350 CDI (3.0) 224 hp boosts engine output by 36 hp: from 224 to 260 hp. Torque rises from 510 to 600 Nm (+90 Nm).
What changes in the Mercedes GL ECU after Stage 1?
Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Mercedes GL with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +36 hp with no hardware changes.
Do you need hardware changes for Stage 1 on the Mercedes GL?
Stage 1 on the powerful Mercedes GL 350 CDI (3.0) 224 hp “lifts” the factory limiters with no hardware changes. The gain is noticeable in the mid and upper range. There is headroom left for moving to Stage 2 (downpipe + intake + intercooler).
What is Stage 2 for the Mercedes GL 350 CDI (3.0) 224 hp?
Stage 2 for the Mercedes GL 350 CDI (3.0) 224 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 GL 350 CDI (3.0) 224 hp built with?
The Mercedes GL 350 CDI (3.0) 224 hp comes with 2 ECU variants: Bosch EDC17CP01, Siemens/Continental VGSx-NAG2. Calibration is done for the specific unit after the revision is identified.
Does the factory warranty of the Mercedes GL remain valid after Stage 1?
After remapping the Mercedes GL, 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 GL?
Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Mercedes GL. 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 GL?
Before Stage 1 the original of the Mercedes GL 350 CDI (3.0) 224 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.
How much does chip tuning the Mercedes GL 350 CDI (3.0) 224 hp cost?
The remap price for the Mercedes GL 350 CDI (3.0) 224 hp is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.