Mercedes Performance Upgrades: Mercedes Tuners A Tradition of Innovation

We love Mercedes Benz for its commitment to innovation. As Mercedes Tuners, this is a quality we share when conducting our Mercedes performance upgrades. From the first Mercedes to those of modern time, we know Mercedes performance Upgrade can always be perfected.

Carrying on a Proud Tradition

The first “Mercedes” model series generated much excitement at the Nice Race Week in 1901. Its lightweight design and power was a departure from the cars on the market at the time. At 35 horsepower it dominated the races, signaling the beginning of the era of the modern automobile. Today things are a little different. A great deal of your vehicle’s performance is dictated by engine software. The good news is Mercedes Tuners can make a big difference with Mercedes Performance Upgrades without spending too much money.

Mercedes Performance Upgrade: Where We Start

Recently we worked on adding a Mercedes Performance Upgrade to a 2013 C300 Sedan. The C-Class is Mercedes’ entry level compact luxury vehicle, which offers Mercedes quality at a lower price than other models. While the C300 is situated between the C250 and C350, it got a special upgrade between the 2012 and 2013 years. Most significantly, it moved up from a 3.0 to 3.5 liter V6 engine. Notably the C300 is actually a detuned version of the C350.

As Mercedes Tuners, it’s always important to know what factory specs we’re starting from, because we are always careful to tune within the safe limits of a car’s capabilities. The stock specs of the C300 are 245 horsepower and 251 LBS-FT torque. This vehicle also has an EPA city/highway fuel economy of 20/28 mpg.

Mercedes Tuners and The Magic of the Electronic Control Unit

A Mercedes performance upgrade starts with an ECU tune. After deliberating with our customer, we decided to perform a Stage 2 tune on this C300. That being said, your tune level will really depend on your preference as a driver. We will have a conversation with you to determine what stage tune makes the most sense. That’s the way Mercedes Tuners should work.

In our shop, an experienced technician popped the hood of the C300 and carefully removed the ECU. This is a critical piece of technology for your car, so it must be handled with caution. Once removed, our technician ran diagnostic tests and ultimately modified the factory settings to unlock the untapped potential of this vehicle.

Results Matter

A Stage 2 tune on this C300 brings the horsepower to 262 and the torque to 273 LBS-FT. While that might not sound like the biggest change we’ve written about here on our blog, really this C300 became much more responsive, with smoother acceleration and improved throttle response. That is to say, when we optimize the torque curve, the engine produces more torque at lower RPMs, allowing the driver to change gear earlier. In sum, this C300’s engine now performs better all around, and the difference is striking.

If you’re interested in learning more, please take a look at our Ultimate Mercedes Tuning Guide for more information on the kind of work we do. You can also find us at the PRESSERtech garage — don’t hesitate to give us a call.

How to Choose a Mercedes Tuning Company

You might ask yourself, which Mercedes Tuning company should I trust, how do you pick the right one? Here are a few considerations as you review your options for a performance tuning upgrade.

Trusted Partnership

First and foremost, you should feel comfortable with the technicians who will perform the upgrade on your car. We are the premier Mercedes Tuning Company that Tune Mercedes period. When you come to our modern facility, we want you to know that we are passionate about the work we do, and we are happy to hear about your vehicle, answer your questions and geek out about all things Mercedes. We have nearly 30 years working on Mercedes Benz vehicles and you’ll see from speaking with us that working on cars is in our blood.  

We were thrilled to have a 2014 E550 in the PRESSERtech garage recently. The E-Class has been in production since 1993 (though its predecessors date back further than that) and it is described as the “hot nickel core of Mercedes.” The E550 boasts a 4.7 liter V8 engine with 402 horsepower and 443 LBS-FT torque, and it is one of the best selling Mercedes for a reason. It’s also the reason that a Mercedes Tuning Company like Pressertech just love to tune these cars. 

A Tune Customized to You

When selecting a Mercedes Tuning Company, you should feel empowered to make educated decisions. We will ask you some questions before making any recommendations. That’s because every driver, and every car for that matter, is different. We’ll want to know about your driving style, how you typically use your vehicle and your overall expectations for your tune. After that, we can decide together what stage tune is right for you. Many examples of different Mercedes models, and their potential performance upgrades, are available on our Select Tune page.

For example, this E550 owner decided on a Stage 1 tune. This made a significant difference to this E550’s performance. The expected upgraded specs were a staggering 508 horsepower and 590 LBS-FT torque.

Our technician worked to carefully remove, analyze and tune the ECU. This is delicate work that shows up in big gains all around when the tune is complete.

Results that Speak for Themselves

Finally, the proof is in the pudding (or I guess we should say in the test-drive). The E550 saw a 26% increase in horsepower and a 33% increase in torque. This client in particular chose our ECU+ package, which means he kept his old ECU at the stock tune.

You want to choose a company that is comfortable offering you a satisfaction guarantee. If for some reason you are unhappy with your tune, we will modify it, or take your vehicle right back to specs it came in with. We keep your original tune on file so adjustments can be made later if necessary.

There are many Mercedes tuning companies you might choose, but the best way to get to know us better is to give us a call. We’d love to talk to you about your specific vehicle and what a performance upgrade can do for you.

The Ultimate Mercedes Tuning Mercedes ECU Guide

So you love your Mercedes Benz? That’s not really a question. But what if it could run better, with more power and torque? Without expensive upgrades? That’s where we come in as Mercedes tuners. By chiptuning your Mercedes, we can make its engine perform better and more efficiently. Adding so much more power and torque. Mercedes tuning is an extremely affordable way to make a potential 15-20% improvement in your vehicle’s horsepower and torque. All this through performance tuning without compromising your stock components.

The Key to Mercedes Tuning is the Electronic Control Unit

You may know the ECU or Electronic Control Unit well, or maybe not at all (here’s an intro to ECU tuning three easy steps). Like tweaking the strings on the guitar until Purple Haze comes into focus, your ECU can be ECU tuned to make your car’s engine roar to life. Literally!

Much of your car’s performance is being governed by the Mercedes ECU. Cars have become a lot more complicated in the last 10-15 years. Tuning is truly the best bang for your buck. You can always choose other more expensive aftermarket upgrades later. You might be surprised by the difference a performance tune will make.

More Horsepower, More Torque

Again, in tuning the Mercedes ECU (Electronic Control Unit), you’ll see improved horsepower and torque, as well as better fuel efficiency. As all drivers are different, there is no one size fits all approach. All of our tunes are 100% customized to your Mercedes. Whether you’re driving an S-Class, a C-Class, CLA, CLS, or a Vespa (true story). Enter your car’s details on our Select Tune page to see for yourself. The Mercedes ECU Tuning approach is the safest and best approach to Mercedes Tuning.

We’ll also keep your original Mercedes flash tune on file, so there should be no fear of trying out a tune on your car. Because if it’s too powerful, or isn’t to your liking, we can always modify it or change it back. Check out our top seven frequently asked Mercedes ECU questions for more.

Mercedes ECU or Mercedes ESL Gone Wrong?

Maybe your Mercedes ECU (Electronic Control Unit) is defective or causing your car to act up?. Not too long ago you would need to go to a dealership to replace your Mercedes ECU, costing you thousands of dollars. Luckily, this is no longer the case. We can help you with a Plug and Play M.E., which will include all VIN and Immobilizer information, pre-programmed with the latest software. We can also pair a Virgin ECU with your vehicle if your Mercedes ECU is damaged that badly that it’s unreadable.

In addition, we also are aware that certain Mercedes models are notorious for a faulty electronic steering lock. Mercedes W204 ESL anyone? With some owners having to replace them multiple times. We can remove it completely and replace it with an emulator for a permanent fix.

Experience Pays Off

Safety is our number one priority when dealing with your Mercedes ECU. A Mercedes Tune should never go beyond the limits of your Mercedes stock capabilities. At PRESSERtech, we have nearly 30 years experience working on, and tuning Mercedes Benz vehicles. Mercedes Tuning is a delicate and complex process, so when choosing your technician, make sure they have the experience to back it up.

Where to Find Us

If you’d like to chat with us to learn more about Pressertech, you can call us at (770) 648-0500 or email Service@pressertech.us. Find our shop on our Contact Us page.

Mercedes ECM Repair or Mercedes ECU Repair Battle a Bad ECU with this Free Diagnostic Test (and Affordable Repair) ESL Repair too.

However. it is frustrating and it can take hours of testing.Then you realize that you, or your client, might have a faulty electronic control unit (ECU) or engine control module (ECM), or ME. We’ve certainly seen plenty of them in our day.  Furthermore, Mercedes ECU’s should last the lifetime of a Mercedes Benz, but sometimes you will need a Mercedes ECM repair. The good news is: you or your client won’t have to pay a premium for service from a dealership. We’ve got your back on this one. You don’t have to do what this poor guy did;

Symptoms of a Bad ECU

Signs of a bad Mercedes ECU include a variety of performance issues. That may show up as one of these symptoms:

• Stalling engine
• Vehicle not starting
• Misfire
• That infuriating Check Engine Light
• Engine fan running at full speed at all times

The Mercedes ECU like all ECU’s are responsible for a variety of functions on any Mercedes Benz. It’s the largest processing computer in a car. A newer Mercedes might have over 70 separate control units. That puts a lot of pressure on the engine computer to function at its best. There’s only one way to know if you need a Mercedes ECU repair. That’s to run a diagnostic test and that will tell you if you need a Mercedes ECU Repair.

A Free (Yes Free!) Diagnostic Mercedes ECU Repair Test

Whether you are a mechanic, a repair shop owner, or a vehicle owner like this one, PRESSERtech can test and diagnose your Mercedes ECU at no cost to you. All you have to do is mail us the Mercedes ECU in question. We’ll test it for you, using computer diagnostic equipment. Mail us your ECU and we’ll have a diagnosis for you within 24 hours of receipt.

You’ve found the Culprit is the Mercedes ECU: Repair and Replacement

You determine there is an issue and you need a Mercedes ECM Repair, we can offer you two options. First, we will offer a diagnosis and price out how much the Mercedes ECM repair would cost. If you choose, we can replace or Repair the ECU for you. Our Mercedes ECM repair jobs start at just $99. Replace the ECU with a Plug and Play M.E. at a fraction of the cost you would pay at a Mercedes Benz dealership. Rest assured, a plug and play Mercedes ECM never needs activating. It’s ready to go from the start. We can even send you a Virgin unit ready to be activated with DAS/Xentry to marry to your car. We can even accommodate via our remote assistance. If you are looking for a BMW DME, we can help there too.

Do you want to do the repair yourself?

At any rate, if you’d rather handle the Mercedes ECM repair on your own, we will mail your ECU back to you. No questions asked. You’ll just pay the $25 shipping and handling to send it back home. We’ll send your Mercedes ECU Repair back to you securely by USPS within 24 hours of your request.

In similar fashion, if you’re having issues with a Mercedes ESL (Electronic Steering Lock) or your Electronic Ignition Switch (EIS), due to a faulty electronic steering lock (Mercedes ESL), you can send us the Mercedes EIS and key, and we can help with a permanent fix so it’s no longer an issue.

Ask Us Anything

We are just a phone call away, so reach out to us with your questions. You can be rest assured that with our nearly 30 years of experience working on Mercedes Benz vehicles. From complete rebuilds to Mercedes tunes and Mercedes ECU repairs, your ECU will be in good hands.

Mercedes Performance Tune for Sporty 2013 Mercedes C-Class 250 CGI W204 Chassis

Are you wondering what upgrades could make a big difference on the performance of your Mercedes Benz? You might consider a Mercedes performance tune. At PRESSERtech, we’ve tuned a variety of models, including this 2013 C250 with charged gasoline injection. Here’s how we increased this vehicle’s horsepower by 19% and the torque by 28%.

The C250 was once described as “an appropriate mix of sportiness, luxury, and class.” As an entry level compact luxury vehicle, it puts up performance and fuel efficiency numbers that are not too shabby, but can definitely be improved by a Mercedes performance tune.

A base C250 model has a turbo-charged, direct-injected 1.8L four-cylinder engine, with 201 horsepower and 229 LBS-FT torque. It’s a fuel efficient and quick car that hits 60mph in 7.1 seconds. The C250 clocks in at 21 mpg for city and 31 mpg for highway.

Mercedes Tuning

When we talk to Mercedes drivers about their cars, we’re always interested to hear about their specific needs. Our Mercedes performance tunes are completely customized to each driver, so no performance tune will look exactly the same. We can promise better throttle response and increased efficiency through all loads, by optimizing engine software. But the tune should really be about you. We can offer different Stages of tunes, depending on how you’re using your vehicle, from real world tasks like every day errands, to a weekend trips out to the track.

For this car, we performed a Stage 1 tune, which would move the needle on performance to 240 horsepower and 295 LBS-FT torque. In order to make these performance upgrades on the C250, one of our tuning specialists made adjustments to the vehicle’s electronic control until. It’s also called an ME in the trade. This procedure started with the careful removal of the ECU. We then ran diagnostics with special programming tools. Finally, our technician built the tune. The base files are developed and tested on a MAHA dynamometer for the best possible performance and results.

The ECU is the key to your car’s performance. By adjusting the ECU we can make a noticeable difference without expensive upgrades. And while you can always add upgrades to your vehicle later, it’s worth trying an ECU tune first. It definitely offers the best bang for your buck.

End Results from Tune

Once the tune was finalized, it was time for the big reveal. We were happy to report that the C250 had a 19% increase in horsepower and a 28% increase in torque. For the majority of the Mercedes we’ve tuned, we see a reduction in fuel consumption, smoother acceleration and much improved throttle response. Optimizing the torque curve of this C250’s engine produces more torque at lower RPM’s, allowing the driver to change gear earlier. The end result is an engine that just runs better.

Visit our Select Tune page to see more Mercedes performance tuning examples like the C230 or C300. You can also give us a call and talk to one of our tuning specialists. We love Mercedes and it shows. In our service, our products, and our pricing, we’ll make you a customer for life.

Supercharged 2004 C230 Gets a Performance Upgrade by Mercedes Tuners

Today’s Mercedes Tuners tuning story is about the 2004 Mercedes Benz C230 Kompressor Sport. Mercedes Kompressor, which could perhaps be mistaken as an autobot in the latest Transformers movie. It is really just a fancy term for supercharger. A supercharger is used to boost car’s power and speed by mechanically increasing the intake of air. Indeed, the first supercharged cars came from Daimler-Benz in 1920s. With the experience gained from supercharging aircraft after WWI, the first supercharged Mercedes were unveiled at the Berlin Auto Show in 1921. They certainly caused a bit of a stir. At the Targa Florio race in 1922, a supercharged Mercedes would kick off a long series of wins for Mercedes and Mercedes-Benz racing cars.

To begin with, those very early supercharged models can be best described like this: “To drive them, to hear the shriek of the mechanical charger, to feel the power of its engine, to enjoy the luxury of the refined ambiance or to compete in racing… that was clearly the crowning glory of motoring.” Today, supercharged Mercedes look a lot different than their predecessors, but that sentiment and passion remains. Additionally, we also use the power of tuning to make this C230’s engine perform to its greatest potential.

Why Mercedes Tuners Love the Supercharged 2004 C230 Performance Upgrade

That’s why Mercedes Tuners love this car. Starting with the stock specs; The C230 has a 1.8L I-4 engine with 189 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 192 LBS-FT torque at 3,500 rpm. The exterior styling of the C-Class was inspired by its big brother, the S-Class. Our Mercedes Tune, a Stage 1 tune would increase horsepower to 227 and torque to 231 LBS-FT.  Of course, that’s a nice boost for this car. No matter what model Mercedes you drive, we will customize your tune to you. You can even keep your old stock tune with a ECU+ package. Although we rarely see people go back to stock.

Ultimately, we take pride in optimizing the engines for improved performance and fuel efficiency. Equally important, in this case, we analyzed and adjusted this C230’s electronic control unit (ECU). As a matter of fact, Mercedes Tuners tailor the programming to provide more power and torque. Furthermore, other tunes based on your specific needs are also accommodated.

The Results

Above all, this C230 saw a 20% increase in horsepower and a 20% increase in torque. Our customers typically report back a reduction in fuel consumption, a smoother acceleration and a much-improved throttle response. We are always careful to provide the best possible performance and results, within the original safety margins of your car. If for some reason the tune seems too powerful for everyday driving, we can easily modify your tune or return it to its stock file.

Most importantly, we have spent nearly 30 years maintaining Mercedes Benz vehicles from complete rebuilds to Mercedes ECU tunes. Indeed, during the past 10-15 years, cars have been getting a lot more complicated. Much is controlled by the likes of the ECU that you can really make a difference without expensive upgrades.

Want to learn more? Just give us a call and we’ll chat with you about the possibilities for increasing the performance of your car. Mercedes Tuners know your car.