Mercedes GL 450 CDI (4.0) 306 hp — Stage 1 file (+44 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Mercedes GL 450 CDI (4.0) 306 hp
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Chip tuning for Mercedes GL 450 CDI (4.0) 306 hp ECU
Mercedes GL (2012 - X166) 450 CDI (4.0) 306 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 306 to 350 hp (+44 hp, +14%) and torque from 700 to 810 Nm (+110 Nm). ECU — Bosch EDC16CP36. Flashing method: OBD or Bench depending on the unit's protection. A diesel built in 2012 — the Tricore ECU era; OBD flash works on most production revisions.
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. Mercedes diesels have long been popular with the German police and taxi services. Mercedes diesel engines are fitted to passenger cars and commercial vehicles. BlueTEC is Mercedes's proprietary exhaust after-treatment system with an SCR catalyst and AdBlue.
In the Mercedes commercial segment, Stage 1 focuses on torque. 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. 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 much does the power of the Mercedes GL 450 CDI (4.0) 306 hp increase after Stage 1?
Stage 1 for the Mercedes GL 450 CDI (4.0) 306 hp adds +44 hp — power increases from 306 to 350 hp (+14%). Torque rises from 700 to 810 Nm (+110 Nm).
What does a Stage 1 remap of the Mercedes GL 450 CDI (4.0) 306 hp include?
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 +44 hp with no hardware changes.
Do you need hardware changes for Stage 1 on the Mercedes GL?
Stage 1 on the powerful Mercedes GL 450 CDI (4.0) 306 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 450 CDI (4.0) 306 hp?
Stage 2 for the Mercedes GL 450 CDI (4.0) 306 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.
What ECU platform does the Mercedes GL 450 CDI (4.0) 306 hp use?
The Mercedes GL 450 CDI (4.0) 306 hp is fitted with the Bosch EDC16CP36 ECU. The read method depends on the unit's protection: OBD, Bench via BDM, or Boot mode.
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 450 CDI (4.0) 306 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.
How much does chip tuning the Mercedes GL 450 CDI (4.0) 306 hp cost?
The remap price for the Mercedes GL 450 CDI (4.0) 306 hp is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.