Mercedes R 350 CDI (3.0) 231 hp — Stage 1 file (+59 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Mercedes R 350 CDI (3.0) 231 hp
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Chip tuning for Mercedes R 350 CDI (3.0) 231 hp ECU
Mercedes R (2005) 350 CDI (3.0) 231 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 231 to 290 hp (+59 hp, +26%) and torque from 540 to 600 Nm (+60 Nm). This engine ships with different ECU variants: Bosch EDC17CP01, Siemens/Continental VGSx-NAG2. The flashing method is determined by the specific unit: OBD, Bench or Boot mode. In the CHIPOK database: 2 configurations · 2 ECU variants. The 2005 generation — first-generation CDI/TDI/HDi diesels with relatively simple ECU protection; OBD reading works directly.
The Mercedes-Benz Group AG (Daimler AG until 2022) comprises Mercedes-Benz, AMG, Maybach, Smart and the EQ line. AMG is the performance division of Mercedes (since 1967), building engines on the 'one man, one engine' principle in Affalterbach. Mercedes is one of the most protected brands in the chip tuning industry in terms of encryption. DPF/SCR with AdBlue is standard on all Euro-6 Mercedes diesels. On older Mercedes diesels, Stage 1 is flashed over OBD with no complications. Mercedes diesels are known for smooth, quiet running, a hallmark of the premium segment.
The Mercedes community in Europe has a large pool of available Stage files for the standard models. In the Mercedes commercial segment, Stage 1 focuses on torque. 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 R 350 CDI (3.0) 231 hp increase after Stage 1?
After Stage 1 the power of the Mercedes R 350 CDI (3.0) 231 hp rises from 231 to 290 hp, a gain of 59 hp (+26%). Torque rises from 540 to 600 Nm (+60 Nm).
How does Stage 1 differ from stock on the Mercedes R?
Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Mercedes R with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +59 hp with no hardware changes.
Do you need hardware changes for Stage 1 on the Mercedes R?
The high-output Mercedes R 350 CDI (3.0) 231 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.
What is Stage 2 for the Mercedes R 350 CDI (3.0) 231 hp?
Stage 2 on the Mercedes R 350 CDI (3.0) 231 hp means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.
Which control units is the Mercedes R 350 CDI (3.0) 231 hp built with?
The Mercedes R 350 CDI (3.0) 231 hp comes with 2 ECU variants: Bosch EDC17CP01, Siemens/Continental VGSx-NAG2. Calibration is done for the specific unit after the revision is identified.
Does the factory warranty of the Mercedes R remain valid after Stage 1?
After remapping the Mercedes R, 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 R?
Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Mercedes R. 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 R?
Before Stage 1 the original of the Mercedes R 350 CDI (3.0) 231 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.
How much does chip tuning the Mercedes R 350 CDI (3.0) 231 hp cost?
The remap price for the Mercedes R 350 CDI (3.0) 231 hp is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.