Mercedes S 400 (3.0T) 313 hp — Stage 1 file (+167 hp)

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Chip tuning for Mercedes S 400 (3.0T) 313 hp ECU

Mercedes S (2021 - W223) 400 (3.0T) 313 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 313 to 480 hp (+167 hp, +53%) and torque from 450 to 600 Nm (+150 Nm). This engine ships with different ECU variants: Siemens/Continental CPC_NG, Bosch MG1CP002, Bosch VGS3-NAG3. The flashing method is determined by the specific unit: OBD, Bench or Boot mode. In the CHIPOK database: 3 configurations · 3 ECU variants. A 2021 petrol engine — the latest era of encrypted firmware; OBD access is available on production units, Bench on sport models.

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. 4MATIC all-wheel drive is Mercedes' signature system, fitted to most models. Mercedes encryption is among the toughest in the industry, especially on modern models. The factory calibration on Mercedes petrol engines is conservative, leaving headroom for Stage 1. The Mercedes petrol range spans compacts, premium saloons, SUVs, roadsters and AMG flagships.

The AMG community is active in Germany, but the protection is the toughest in the industry, so Stage 1 on AMG usually requires Bench. Stage 1 on Mercedes often requires refreshing the adaptations after the flash. Mercedes is one of the most protected brands in the chip tuning industry in terms of encryption. 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

What power gain do you get after chip tuning the Mercedes S 400 (3.0T) 313 hp?

Stage 1 for the Mercedes S 400 (3.0T) 313 hp adds +167 hp — power increases from 313 to 480 hp (+53%). Torque rises from 450 to 600 Nm (+150 Nm).

What does a Stage 1 remap of the Mercedes S 400 (3.0T) 313 hp include?

Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Mercedes S with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +167 hp with no hardware changes.

Do you need hardware changes for Stage 1 on the Mercedes S?

Stage 1 on the powerful Mercedes S 400 (3.0T) 313 hp “lifts” the factory limiters with no hardware changes. The gain is noticeable in the mid and upper range. There is headroom left for moving to Stage 2 (downpipe + intake + intercooler).

What is Stage 2 for the Mercedes S 400 (3.0T) 313 hp?

Stage 2 for the Mercedes S 400 (3.0T) 313 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.

Which control units is the Mercedes S 400 (3.0T) 313 hp built with?

The Mercedes S 400 (3.0T) 313 hp comes with 3 ECU variants: Siemens/Continental CPC_NG, Bosch MG1CP002, Bosch VGS3-NAG3. Calibration is done for the specific unit after the revision is identified.

Does the factory warranty of the Mercedes S remain valid after Stage 1?

After remapping the Mercedes S, 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 S?

Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Mercedes S. 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 S?

Before Stage 1 the original of the Mercedes S 400 (3.0T) 313 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.

How much does chip tuning the Mercedes S 400 (3.0T) 313 hp cost?

The remap price for the Mercedes S 400 (3.0T) 313 hp is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.

Last updated: 30.08.2026 · Source: manufacturer technical documentation · Measurements: CHIPOK dyno