Mercedes GLA 45 AMG (2.0T) 381 hp — Stage 1 file (+29 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Mercedes GLA 45 AMG (2.0T) 381 hp
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Chip tuning for Mercedes GLA 45 AMG (2.0T) 381 hp ECU
Mercedes GLA (2017) 45 AMG (2.0T) 381 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 381 to 410 hp (+29 hp, +8%) and torque from 475 to 540 Nm (+65 Nm). This engine ships with different ECU variants: Bosch MED17.2.2, Bosch MED17.7.2, Bosch VGS2-FDCT gen2. 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 2017 — a Tricore platform without strong protection; OBD access works.
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'). AMG Performance Studio is the factory tuning studio for bespoke work. Mercedes encryption is among the toughest in the industry, especially on modern models. Top AMG engines offer significant potential with a downpipe + intake.
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. Bench reading is a mandatory procedure for modern AMG models. 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.
Frequently asked questions
How many horsepower does the Mercedes GLA 45 AMG (2.0T) 381 hp reach after a remap?
Stage 1 chip tuning on the Mercedes GLA 45 AMG (2.0T) 381 hp boosts engine output by 29 hp: from 381 to 410 hp. Torque rises from 475 to 540 Nm (+65 Nm).
What changes in the Mercedes GLA ECU after Stage 1?
Stage 1 on the Mercedes GLA 45 AMG (2.0T) 381 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 +29 hp with no hardware changes.
What does Stage 1 give on the top-spec Mercedes GLA 45 AMG (2.0T) 381 hp?
On the top-spec Mercedes GLA 45 AMG (2.0T) 381 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 GLA 45 AMG (2.0T) 381 hp?
Stage 2 for the Mercedes GLA 45 AMG (2.0T) 381 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 GLA 45 AMG (2.0T) 381 hp have?
The Mercedes GLA 45 AMG (2.0T) 381 hp has 3 ECU variants: Bosch MED17.2.2, Bosch MED17.7.2, Bosch VGS2-FDCT gen2. 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 GLA?
Stage 1 on the Mercedes GLA 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 GLA 45 AMG (2.0T) 381 hp done?
The full remap cycle for the Mercedes GLA — 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 GLA?
The original Mercedes GLA 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 GLA 45 AMG (2.0T) 381 hp?
The cost of Stage 1 for the Mercedes GLA 45 AMG (2.0T) 381 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.