Considering an ECU remap for your Mercedes-Benz S 500 - 388hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this W221 - 2005 - 2013 petrol engine from 388 BHP to 408 BHP and from 530 Nm to 570 Nm of torque (naturally aspirated). This engine scores 3.5/10 for remap suitability. Get a free personalised quote from a trusted remap professional and find out exactly what your Mercedes-Benz S can achieve.
The Mercedes-Benz S 500 - 388hp is a 5.5L naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 388 BHP and 530 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 408 BHP and 570 Nm — a gain of around 20 BHP (5%) and 40 Nm (8%).
This engine has limited remap suitability, though the available headroom is limited, so gains are modest compared to higher-output variants. The tuning headroom is classified as limited, based on the percentage gain available from the factory output.
Considerations: Naturally aspirated engine: gains are usually limited; results vary widely.. High tuned torque: check transmission torque capacity and service history.
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.
| Engine | BHP | Gain | Torque | Gain | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250 CDI 204hp | 204 → 230 | +26 | 500 → 560 | +60 |
| Good (6/10) |
| 320 CDI 211hp | 211 → 260 | +49 | 540 → 600 | +60 | Good (6.5/10) |
| 320 CDI 235hp | 235 → 260 | +25 | 540 → 600 | +60 | Good (6/10) |
| 350 CDI 235hp | 235 → 290 | +55 | 540 → 620 | +80 | Good (6.5/10) |
| 350 CDI BlueTec 258hp | 258 → 300 | +42 | 620 → 700 | +80 | Good (6/10) |
| 400 Hybrid 299hp | 299 → 314 | +15 | 384 → 399 | +15 | Limited (3.5/10) |
| 420 CDI 320hp | 320 → 360 | +40 | 730 → 820 | +90 | Good (6/10) |
| 450 CDI 320hp | 320 → 360 | +40 | 730 → 820 | +90 | Good (6/10) |
| 500 Turbo 435hp | 435 → 510 | +75 | 700 → 820 | +120 | Good (6.5/10) |
| 600 V12 Turbo 517hp | 517 → 585 | +68 | 830 → 910 | +80 | Good (6/10) |
| 63 AMG 525hp | 525 → 541 | +16 | 630 → 650 | +20 | Limited (3/10) |
| 63 AMG Turbo 544hp | 544 → 590 | +46 | 800 → 900 | +100 | Good (6/10) |
| 65 AMG V12 Turbo 630hp | 630 → 670 | +40 | 1000 → 1100 | +100 | Moderate (5.5/10) |
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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.
