Mercedes-Benz CLS 220 CDI 170hp Remap

Name: Mercedes-Benz CLS 220 CDI 170hp ECU Remap
Brand: Mercedes-Benz

Expected gains of +50 BHP and +100 Nm torque

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BHP+50 hp (29%)

Standard

170 hp

Tuned

220 hp

Torque+100 Nm (25%)

Standard

400 Nm

Tuned

500 Nm

Suitability

Good (7.5/10)

Gains Profile

Balanced

Headroom

High

Mercedes-Benz CLS 220 CDI 170hp ECU Remapping

Considering an ECU remap for your Mercedes-Benz CLS 220 CDI 170hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this C218 - 2014 - 2018 diesel engine from 170 BHP to 220 BHP and from 400 Nm to 500 Nm of torque (turbocharged). This engine scores 7.5/10 for remap suitability. Get a free personalised quote from a trusted remap professional and find out exactly what your Mercedes-Benz CLS can achieve.

How this engine compares

13thof 36 Mercedes-Benz CLS engines by power gain
76%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
79%of engines with torque data see a smaller torque increase

Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.

Assessment

The Mercedes-Benz CLS 220 CDI 170hp is a 2.1L turbocharged diesel engine producing 170 BHP and 400 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 220 BHP and 500 Nm — a gain of around 50 BHP (29%) and 100 Nm (25%).

This engine scores highly for remap suitability, with a balanced spread of gains across both power and torque — providing a noticeable improvement across the rev range. The tuning headroom is classified as high, based on the percentage gain available from the factory output.

All figures shown are typical estimates based on aggregated Stage 1 data for this engine variant. Actual results depend on vehicle condition, mileage, and the chosen tuning method. We recommend discussing your specific vehicle with a qualified remap professional.

Other CLS C218 - 2014 - 2018 Engines

Engine	BHP	Gain	Torque	Gain	Score
250 CDI 204hp	204 → 240	+36	500 → 550	+50	Good (6.5/10)
350 CDI 258hp	258 → 290	+32	620 → 690	+70	Good (6.5/10)
400 - 333hp	333 → 400	+67	480 → 580	+100	Moderate (5.5/10)
500 - 408hp	408 → 510	+102	600 → 850	+250	Good (6.5/10)
63 AMG 557hp	557 → 660	+103	720 → 1100	+380	Good (6.5/10)
63 AMG S 585hp	585 → 660	+75	800 → 1100	+300	Moderate (5.5/10)

Technical Specifications

Fuel Type: Diesel
Aspiration: Turbocharged
Displacement: 2.1L
Capacity: 2143 CC
Type: Car
Engine Family: Mercedes-benz 2.1L CDI Turbo Diesel

ECU & Transmission

Likely ECU Low confidence: Bosch EDC17 / Continental SID (varies)
Gearbox Low confidence: Transmission varies by trim and market; check manual/automatic type and torque rating. At this torque level, transmission and driveline servicing history becomes especially important.

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MakeMercedes-Benz

ModelCLS

GenerationC218 - 2014 - 2018

Engine220 CDI 170hp

All figures shown are typical estimates based on aggregated Stage 1 data for this engine variant. Actual results depend on vehicle condition, mileage, and the chosen tuning method.

We recommend discussing your specific vehicle with a qualified remap professional before proceeding.