Performance Chip Tuning Mercedes-Benz GLC X253 (since 2015)
12 engines · +30 to +81 hp
Mercedes-Benz GLC X253: 12 engines — 5 gas and 7 diesel. Gains run from +30 to +81 hp, with up to +123 Nm more torque. GAN GTL from 249 EUR, GAN GT from 399 EUR.
All Mercedes-Benz GLC X253 engines: exact gains
STOCK output, output with GAN, gain and price for each module. Diesel and gasoline engines are listed separately.
| Engine | STOCK → with GAN | Gain | Tuners and prices | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel · 7 engines | ||||
| 220d163 hp / 400 Nm | +48 hp+105 Nm |
GTL — 249 EUR · 204 hp GT — 399 EUR · 211 hp |
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| 220d170 hp / 350 Nm | +48 hp+105 Nm |
GTL — 249 EUR · 211 hp GT — 399 EUR · 218 hp |
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| 350d258 hp / 620 Nm | +44 hp+105 Nm |
GTL — 249 EUR · 294 hp GT — 399 EUR · 302 hp |
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| 250d204 hp / 500 Nm | +42 hp+120 Nm |
GTL — 249 EUR · 240 hp GT — 399 EUR · 246 hp |
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| 300d245 hp / 500 Nm | +42 hp+85 Nm |
GTL — 249 EUR · 279 hp GT — 399 EUR · 287 hp |
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| 220d170 hp / 400 Nm | +36 hp+84 Nm |
GTL — 249 EUR · 201 hp GT — 399 EUR · 206 hp |
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| 220d 4MATIC194 hp / 400 Nm | +30 hp+100 Nm |
GTL — 249 EUR · 220 hp GT — 399 EUR · 224 hp |
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| Gasoline · 5 engines | ||||
| 63 AMG 4.0476 hp / 650 Nm | +81 hp+111 Nm |
GT — 519 EUR · 557 hp |
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| 43 AMG 3.0367 hp / 520 Nm | +67 hp+123 Nm |
GTL — 279 EUR · 424 hp GT — 459 EUR · 434 hp |
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| 300245 hp / 370 Nm | +48 hp+90 Nm |
GTL — 249 EUR · 286 hp GT — 399 EUR · 293 hp |
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| 200184 hp / 300 Nm | +39 hp+63 Nm |
GTL — 249 EUR · 217 hp GT — 399 EUR · 223 hp |
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| 250211 hp / 350 Nm | +31 hp+95 Nm |
GTL — 249 EUR · 237 hp GT — 399 EUR · 242 hp |
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Each engine gets its own performance chip: GAN GT / GTL or GAN GA / GA+. Prices are per performance chip and include the current discount.
Not sure which engine you have?
The badge alone isn’t enough: in this generation, the same engine came with different horsepower ratings, each with its own calibration. Check the horsepower in your owner’s manual or vehicle documents and find the matching row.
Same badge, different factory power outputs in this generation:
Mercedes-Benz GLC X253 tune: what changes
The module plugs in between the sensors and the engine control unit (ECU) and adjusts their signals. It never rewrites your ECU software: your factory warranty is preserved, and the module can be removed at any time.
- Bluetoothswitch modes from your phone
- 18 mapsto fine-tune your engine

- 15 minutesplug-and-play install
- IP67water and dust protection
- +81 hpbest in this generation
63 AMG 4.0 476 hp → 557 hp. The other engines gain +30 hp and up; check the table for each one.
- +120 Nmfor diesels
Diesels gain mostly torque: +84 to +120 Nm for towing and hauling.
- GAN APPpower control via smartphone
Switch between SPORT, DYNAMIC, ECO and STOCK in the GAN app.
- 50 daystest drive
Enhanced performance or your money back, excluding shipping costs.
Mercedes-Benz GLC X253 tuning FAQ
Which tuner do I need for my Mercedes-Benz GLC X253?
Every engine in this generation is turbocharged, so you’ll want the GAN GT or GAN GTL. Find your engine in the table above – each row shows the tuner and the price.
Is a tuning module the same as a Stage 1 tune?
Not quite. Stage 1 usually means an ECU flash tune without replacing any parts. The tuning module also works without replacing parts, but it does not change the ECU software: it adjusts the sensor signals, comes off in about a minute, and the OFF button in the app restores the factory settings.