Smart City 1.0T 84 hp — Stage 1 file (+26 hp)

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Chip tuning for Smart City 1.0T 84 hp ECU

Smart City (2002) 1.0T 84 hp — mass-market petrol engine of the passenger segment of the Mercedes-Benz Group AG / Geely (с 2020 — JV) group (Германия, 1926). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 84 to 110 hp (+26 hp, +31%) and torque from 120 to 165 Nm (+45 Nm). The 2002 generation — old-era petrol ECUs (ME7/ME9/MED9/Simos) with easily readable memory.

Smart is positioned as an urban premium micro-car brand. Smart specialises in micro urban cars (ForTwo, ForFour). The Smart #1 and #3 are the new generation of electric crossovers built on the Geely platform. Шифрование Mercedes — одно из самых жёстких в индустрии, особенно на современных AMG-моделях. AMG is Mercedes's performance division (since 1967), acquired by Mercedes in 1999. Low-output Mercedes petrol engines are naturally aspirated, so the gain is modest but safe.

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. On low-output Mercedes engines, Stage 1 is safe and does not over-stress the hardware. On naturally aspirated Mercedes engines without a turbo, the main effect is on throttle response. In the Mercedes city segment, Stage 1 is more about comfort and responsiveness than power.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Stage 1 effect on the Smart City 1.0T 84 hp?

After Stage 1 the power of the Smart City 1.0T 84 hp rises from 84 to 110 hp, a gain of 26 hp (+31%). Torque rises from 120 to 165 Nm (+45 Nm).

How does Stage 1 differ from stock on the Smart City?

Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Smart City with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +26 hp with no hardware changes.

Is Stage 1 worth doing on the base Smart City?

Stage 1 on the base Smart City is safe — the factory calibration of low-output engines leaves headroom for software optimization. The gain is modest, but engine life is not affected.

What is Stage 2 for the Smart City 1.0T 84 hp?

Stage 2 on the Smart City 1.0T 84 hp means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.

Does the factory warranty of the Smart City remain valid after Stage 1?

After remapping the Smart City, 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 Smart City?

Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Smart City. 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 Smart City?

Before Stage 1 the original of the Smart City 1.0T 84 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.

How much does chip tuning the Smart City 1.0T 84 hp cost?

The remap price for the Smart City 1.0T 84 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: 31.08.2026 · Source: manufacturer technical documentation · Measurements: CHIPOK dyno