Mercedes ML 500 EU6 (4.7T) 408 hp — Stage 1 file (+92 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Mercedes ML 500 EU6 (4.7T) 408 hp
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Chip tuning for Mercedes ML 500 EU6 (4.7T) 408 hp ECU
Mercedes ML (2011 - W166) 500 EU6 (4.7T) 408 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 408 to 500 hp (+92 hp, +23%) and torque from 600 to 800 Nm (+200 Nm). This engine ships with different ECU variants: Bosch MED17.7.1, Bosch MED17.7.3. The flashing method is determined by the specific unit: OBD, Bench or Boot mode. In the CHIPOK database: 2 configurations · 2 ECU variants. The 2011 generation — mid-generation petrol ECUs (MEDC17/MEVD17/Simos PCR), OBD flash on production revisions.
Mercedes is one of the most protected brands in the chip tuning industry in terms of 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. Brabus is an independent Mercedes tuning house specialising in top-model upgrades. The factory calibration on Mercedes petrol engines is conservative, leaving headroom for Stage 1. Mid-generation petrol models use standard OBD flash.
On Mercedes up to the recent generation, Stage 1 OBD flash is available. AMG engines confidently reach Stage 2 with a downpipe + intake. Mercedes is one of the most protected brands in the chip tuning industry in terms of encryption. AMG Performance Studio is Mercedes's in-house tuning studio for bespoke projects. 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).
Frequently asked questions
What power gain do you get after chip tuning the Mercedes ML 500 EU6 (4.7T) 408 hp?
After Stage 1 the power of the Mercedes ML 500 EU6 (4.7T) 408 hp rises from 408 to 500 hp, a gain of 92 hp (+23%). Torque rises from 600 to 800 Nm (+200 Nm).
How does Stage 1 differ from stock on the Mercedes ML?
Stage 1 on the Mercedes ML 500 EU6 (4.7T) 408 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 +92 hp with no hardware changes.
What does Stage 1 give on the top-spec Mercedes ML 500 EU6 (4.7T) 408 hp?
Stage 1 for the Mercedes ML 500 EU6 (4.7T) 408 hp unlocks the potential built in by the factory but artificially capped to meet mass-market targets. A base of 750-800 hp is achievable once hardware is added.
How does Stage 2 differ from Stage 1 on the Mercedes ML 500 EU6 (4.7T) 408 hp?
Stage 2 on the Mercedes ML 500 EU6 (4.7T) 408 hp means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.
How many ECU variants does the Mercedes ML 500 EU6 (4.7T) 408 hp have?
The Mercedes ML 500 EU6 (4.7T) 408 hp has 2 ECU variants: Bosch MED17.7.1, Bosch MED17.7.3. 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 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 500 EU6 (4.7T) 408 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 500 EU6 (4.7T) 408 hp?
The cost of Stage 1 for the Mercedes ML 500 EU6 (4.7T) 408 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.