Mercedes ML 350 (3.7i) 245 hp — Stage 1 file (+5 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Mercedes ML 350 (3.7i) 245 hp
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Chip tuning for Mercedes ML 350 (3.7i) 245 hp ECU
Mercedes ML (2000 - W163) 350 (3.7i) 245 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 245 to 250 hp (+5 hp, +2%) and torque from 344 to 349 Nm (+5 Nm). ECU — Bosch ME2.8. Flashing method: OBD or Bench depending on the unit's protection. The 2000 generation — old-era petrol ECUs (ME7/ME9/MED9/Simos) with easily readable memory.
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. The Mercedes three-pointed star symbolises dominance on land, at sea and in the air. The Mercedes petrol range spans compacts, premium saloons, SUVs, roadsters and AMG flagships. Mercedes encryption is among the toughest in the industry, especially on modern models. Maybach uses Mercedes engines for the ultra-luxury segment, with the emphasis on quietness and smoothness.
Mercedes is one of the most protected brands in the chip tuning industry in terms of encryption. Stage 1 on Mercedes often requires refreshing the adaptations after the flash. The Mercedes community in Europe has a large pool of available Stage files for the standard models. 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
What is the Stage 1 effect on the Mercedes ML 350 (3.7i) 245 hp?
After Stage 1 the power of the Mercedes ML 350 (3.7i) 245 hp rises from 245 to 250 hp, a gain of 5 hp (+2%). Torque rises from 344 to 349 Nm (+5 Nm).
How does Stage 1 differ from stock on the Mercedes ML?
Stage 1 on the Mercedes ML 350 (3.7i) 245 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 +5 hp with no hardware changes.
What does Stage 1 give on the powerful Mercedes ML 350 (3.7i) 245 hp?
The high-output Mercedes ML 350 (3.7i) 245 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 ML 350 (3.7i) 245 hp?
Stage 2 on the Mercedes ML 350 (3.7i) 245 hp means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.
What control unit does the Mercedes ML 350 (3.7i) 245 hp run?
The control unit of the Mercedes ML 350 (3.7i) 245 hp is the Bosch ME2.8. Before flashing, the engineer identifies the exact revision and selects the write method.
Does Stage 1 void the warranty on the Mercedes ML?
Stage 1 on the Mercedes ML 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 ML 350 (3.7i) 245 hp done?
The full remap cycle for the Mercedes ML — 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 ML?
The original Mercedes ML 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 ML 350 (3.7i) 245 hp?
The cost of Stage 1 for the Mercedes ML 350 (3.7i) 245 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.