Mercedes-Benz Trucks Vario 1996-2013 618 177bhp Stage 1 Eco remap figures

Who is the Stage 1 Eco map for?

• Drivers who want the pull of a remap for overtaking, motorways and towing, with the engine tuned with economy in mind.
• High-mileage drivers who want better performance and a more efficient everyday car in one map.
• Anyone who would otherwise take full Stage 1 but cares what each tank costs.

How Stage 1 Eco compares with Stage 1

Full Stage 1 on this Mercedes-Benz Trucks Vario is expected to give 214bhp and 782Nm (+37bhp, +107Nm). The Stage 1 Eco keeps about 76% of that power gain and 92% of the torque gain, so you get 205bhp and 773Nm: 9bhp less and 9Nm less than Stage 1, with the map shaped for efficient, relaxed driving, so it suits you if you want the pull and care about running costs. Both sit above the standard 177bhp and 675Nm.

What this means for your Vario

On a diesel the biggest change is normally torque: the remap changes how much fuel and boost the ECU allows across the rev range, so pulling power arrives earlier and holds on longer.

Engine management is by a Temic unit. Older engine management is simpler to work with, but age matters: worn sensors, leaks and tired components can hold back what a remap delivers, which is why we run a diagnostic check first.

We remap at our Belgrave Gate workshop in Leicester, or at your home or work within 30 miles, and every job starts with a diagnostic check.

Please note: these are expected figures, not guarantees. Real results vary with the condition of the vehicle, the ECU software version, fuel quality and the hardware fitted. Some options - including Stage 2 and anything that needs extra hardware - are for off-road or competition use only. We check every vehicle first and confirm what is achievable before any work starts.

Figures reviewed 22 October 2026.