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Remote ECU tune · M133 2.0T

2014–2017 Mercedes-AMG GLA45 (X156) remote ECU tune

A custom Stage 1, 2 or 3 calibration for your Mercedes-AMG GLA45 (X156), built by hand by a real tuner from your own stock file and datalog, and back with you within three hours of the file arriving. We tune these cars remotely, worldwide: you read and flash with your own HP Tuners interface, and you pay only once the tune is delivered.

Years
2014–2017
Engine
M133 2.0T
ECU
Bosch MED17.7.2
Stock
355 hp · 332 lb-ft
Stage 1, typical
+40–75 hp

Specialty platform. The Mercedes-AMG GLA45 (X156) is one of our specialty platforms: our tuners work from a dedicated, in-depth calibration recipe written for the M133 2.0T and its Bosch MED17.7.2, rather than general platform guidance.

Stock vs tuned

Mercedes-AMG GLA45 (X156) power and torque, stock vs tuned

From the factory the Mercedes-AMG GLA45 (X156) makes 355 hp and 332 lb-ft (450 Nm). A Stage 1 tune typically adds 40–75 hp and 59–85 lb-ft, for around 395–430 hp in total. With bolt-ons and a Stage 2 calibration that grows to +80–105 hp, and a Stage 3 build — a hybrid or upgraded turbocharger, with the fuelling to support it — typically lands at 485–530 hp.

  • Stock355 hp
  • Stage 1395–430 hp
  • Stage 2435–460 hp
  • Stage 3485–530 hp
StageAdded powerAdded torqueTotal powerTotal torque
Stock——355 hp332 lb-ft (450 Nm)
Stage 1+40–75 hp+59–85 lb-ft (+80–115 Nm)395–430 hp391–417 lb-ft (530–565 Nm)
Stage 2+80–105 hp+74–96 lb-ft (+100–130 Nm)435–460 hp406–428 lb-ft (550–580 Nm)
Stage 3+130–175 hp+118–159 lb-ft (+160–215 Nm)485–530 hp450–491 lb-ft (610–665 Nm)

Typical gains from published dyno results; your car will vary with fuel, mods and conditions.

Stages & prices

Mercedes-AMG GLA45 (X156) Stage 1, 2 and 3 tunes — and what they cost

One flat price per stage, the same for every car: $250 for Stage 1, $450 for Stage 2 and $650 for Stage 3. Ordering is free and you pay only once the finished tune is delivered. 2 free revisions are included with every order. Gearbox (TCM) shift tuning is included wherever your car's transmission controller can be accessed.

Software only

Stage 1

$250flat · pay on delivery

Software only. Every map in the Bosch MED17.7.2 is recalibrated for the Mercedes-AMG GLA45 (X156) as it sits today — spark, fuelling, throttle response and limiters — against the datalog you send.

  • +40–75 hp typical, for 395–430 hp
  • +59–85 lb-ft (+80–115 Nm) typical
  • Needs: Stock car, or intake and exhaust only.
Order Stage 1 — $250
Calibrated to your bolt-ons

Stage 2

$450flat · pay on delivery

For a Mercedes-AMG GLA45 (X156) with bolt-ons fitted — intake, exhaust, headers or downpipe, and an intercooler where the car has one. The airflow and fuelling are rebuilt around the hardware you actually have.

  • +80–105 hp typical, for 435–460 hp
  • +74–96 lb-ft (+100–130 Nm) typical
  • Needs: Downpipe, intercooler, intake, exhaust — bolt-on hardware fitted.
Order Stage 2 — $450
Forced induction & big builds

Stage 3

$650flat · pay on delivery

Stage 3 on the Mercedes-AMG GLA45 (X156) means a hybrid or upgraded turbocharger, with the fuelling to support it. The fuel, spark and boost maps are written from scratch for your exact combination.

  • +130–175 hp typical, for 485–530 hp
  • +118–159 lb-ft (+160–215 Nm) typical
  • Needs: Upgraded/hybrid turbo, supercharger, cams, built engine or flex fuel.
Order Stage 3 — $650

Typical gains from published dyno results; your car will vary with fuel, mods and conditions.

Before you order

What you need to tune your Mercedes-AMG GLA45 (X156)

  • An HP Tuners interface. We recommend the MPVI4. You do the reading and the flashing yourself, on your own car — our step-by-step guide covers buying and setting it up.
  • HP Tuners credits for the Bosch MED17.7.2. Reading, logging and editing are free; you only spend credits the first time you write a tune to the car. Check the exact number for your Mercedes-AMG GLA45 (X156) on HP Tuners' supported-vehicle list before you buy.
  • A laptop with VCM Suite. HP Tuners' software is a free download once you have an account.
  • Your stock file and a datalog. The stock file is what we tune and your backup; the datalog shows us what your engine is actually doing, which is what makes the first file right.

How it works

How a remote Mercedes-AMG GLA45 (X156) tune works, in four steps

  1. Read your car. Save the stock file from your Mercedes-AMG GLA45 (X156) with VCM Editor and log a short drive with VCM Scanner.
  2. Order and upload. Ordering is free. Tell us your mods and what you want from the car, and upload the files. The clock starts when your stock file lands and hash-verifies.
  3. A tuner builds it by hand. Your tune comes back within three hours. Six tuners work three shifts, so the desk is staffed around the clock.
  4. Flash, log, refine — then pay. Flash it, send a log from the drive, and we revise it if needed: 2 revisions are free, each back within three hours. You pay once the tune is delivered.

FAQ

Mercedes-AMG GLA45 (X156) tuning questions

How much power does a Stage 1 tune add to a Mercedes-AMG GLA45 (X156)?

Typically 40–75 hp and 59–85 lb-ft (80–115 Nm) over the stock 355 hp, for around 395–430 hp in total. Typical gains from published dyno results; your car will vary with fuel, mods and conditions.

What do I need to tune my Mercedes-AMG GLA45 (X156)?

An HP Tuners interface (we recommend the MPVI4), the HP Tuners credits needed to license the Bosch MED17.7.2 for writing, and your stock file plus a datalog of a drive. You read and flash the car yourself; we build the calibration.

How long does a remote tune for the Mercedes-AMG GLA45 (X156) take?

Your custom tune is delivered within three hours of your stock file arriving. Six tuners work three shifts, so a file that lands in the middle of the night is picked up just as fast.

How much does it cost, and when do I pay?

Stage 1 is $250, Stage 2 is $450 and Stage 3 is $650, flat. Ordering is free and you pay only once the finished tune is delivered. 2 free revisions are included with every order.

What does a Stage 3 tune mean on the Mercedes-AMG GLA45 (X156)?

Stage 3 on the Mercedes-AMG GLA45 (X156) means a hybrid or upgraded turbocharger, with the fuelling to support it. The maps are written from scratch for your build, and typical results are 130–175 hp over stock. Typical gains from published dyno results; your car will vary with fuel, mods and conditions.