Mercedes GLA 250e (1.3T) 218 hp — Stage 1 file (+27 hp)
hp
Stage 1 file for Mercedes GLA 250e (1.3T) 218 hp
Target +0 hp. Custom development for your engine.
Chip tuning for Mercedes GLA 250e (1.3T) 218 hp ECU
Mercedes GLA (2020 - H247) 250e (1.3T) 218 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 218 to 245 hp (+27 hp, +12%) and torque from 450 to 500 Nm (+50 Nm). A modern petrol engine built in 2020 — a generation with encrypted ECU protection (Tricore TPROT); top engines require Bench.
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'). Smart is Mercedes's city sub-brand, historically running Mitsubishi and Renault engines. The Mercedes petrol range spans compacts, premium saloons, SUVs, roadsters and AMG flagships. Maybach uses Mercedes engines for the ultra-luxury segment, with the emphasis on quietness and smoothness. High-output Mercedes turbo petrol engines are the flagship models, and Stage 1 delivers a solid gain.
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. On modern Mercedes, the encryption requires specialised Bench tools. The Mercedes premium segment is a high-output platform with Stage 2 potential. 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.
Frequently asked questions
How much horsepower does Stage 1 add for the Mercedes GLA 250e (1.3T) 218 hp?
After Stage 1 the power of the Mercedes GLA 250e (1.3T) 218 hp rises from 218 to 245 hp, a gain of 27 hp (+12%). Torque rises from 450 to 500 Nm (+50 Nm).
How does Stage 1 differ from stock on the Mercedes GLA?
Stage 1 on the Mercedes GLA 250e (1.3T) 218 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 +27 hp with no hardware changes.
What does Stage 1 give on the powerful Mercedes GLA 250e (1.3T) 218 hp?
The high-output Mercedes GLA 250e (1.3T) 218 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.
How does Stage 2 differ from Stage 1 on the Mercedes GLA 250e (1.3T) 218 hp?
Stage 2 on the Mercedes GLA 250e (1.3T) 218 hp means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.
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 250e (1.3T) 218 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 250e (1.3T) 218 hp?
The cost of Stage 1 for the Mercedes GLA 250e (1.3T) 218 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.