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Old May 6, 2025 | 10:30 PM
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Lack of Performance mods/upgrades for the new E53

Is it simply because it’s so new?

I haven’t found anything from major companies like Renntech that can confidently confirm compatibility.

Even with the ASR module, I followed the instructions precisely, and yet, the CEL light came on!

Please, what are my options to restore Brunhilde’s beautiful voice?
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Old May 6, 2025 | 11:28 PM
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Yes, the W214 is too new still. None of the coders can do anything yet either.
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Old May 7, 2025 | 03:11 AM
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Yup too new, the CLE 53 folks been modding though so those mods don't work on the E 53? What about previous generation E 53 mods?
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Old May 7, 2025 | 08:03 AM
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Brabus just came out with a plug in module that gives almost 100 hp.
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Old May 7, 2025 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Munich77
Brabus just came out with a plug in module that gives almost 100 hp.
I guess we can call that a good start?
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Old May 7, 2025 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Munich77
Brabus just came out with a plug in module that gives almost 100 hp.
where/how can I buy it?
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Old May 8, 2025 | 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by yodogyodog
where/how can I buy it?
I'm new to Mercedes and have never heard of Brabus, but they look pretty legit! I'd be anxious to hear how much that plug in module costs and how well it works. They are out of UAE but I see they have a shop in California.
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Old May 8, 2025 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Rick_H
I'm new to Mercedes and have never heard of Brabus, but they look pretty legit! I'd be anxious to hear how much that plug in module costs and how well it works. They are out of UAE but I see they have a shop in California.

Over 2500 euros I'm guessing
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                     Price upon request at Brabus.


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Originally Posted by Rick_H
I'm new to Mercedes and have never heard of Brabus, but they look pretty legit! I'd be anxious to hear how much that plug in module costs and how well it works. They are out of UAE but I see they have a shop in California.
Brabus is a long-standing luxury tuning brand out of Germany. This is BRABUS HQ - Who we are - Brand - BRABUS

Brabus has a US office. brabus-usa.com

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Old May 8, 2025 | 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Steven H-R
Brabus is a long-standing luxury tuning brand out of Germany. This is BRABUS HQ - Who we are - Brand - BRABUS

Brabus has a US office. brabus-usa.com
Now I see, looks like they have opened up a place in UAE. So, I am wondering if an increase of 88hp would require a turbo upgrade? I doubt I will do anything while under warranty, but it sure sounds tempting!
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Old May 8, 2025 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Rick_H
I'm new to Mercedes and have never heard of Brabus, but they look pretty legit! I'd be anxious to hear how much that plug in module costs and how well it works. They are out of UAE but I see they have a shop in California.
Originally Posted by Steven H-R
Brabus is a long-standing luxury tuning brand out of Germany. This is BRABUS HQ - Who we are - Brand - BRABUS

Brabus has a US office. brabus-usa.com
Is it sort of like AMG but Brabus covers more aspects and more bespoke? AMG wasn't owned by Mercedes back then after all. bmw already bought Alpina I heard so I wonder if MB will consider Brabus.
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Old May 9, 2025 | 08:58 PM
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Is it sort of like AMG but Brabus covers more aspects and more bespoke? AMG wasn't owned by Mercedes back then after all. bmw already bought Alpina I heard so I wonder if MB will consider Brabus.
Yes Brabus is like AMG pre merger just that Brabus is a lot larger. They even built some of the pullmans for Mercedes I think.
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Old May 9, 2025 | 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Munich77
Yes Brabus is like AMG pre merger just that Brabus is a lot larger. They even built some of the pullmans for Mercedes I think.
I just realized they also expanded beyond Mercedes, they mod Rolls-Royce as well, MB will never buy them unlike bmw buying alpina. https://www.brabus.com/en-int/cars/c.../C4S700RR.html
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Old May 11, 2025 | 07:17 AM
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The BRABUS B53-700 power kit is available for ordering. Figure about 10-12 biz days, shipped to your door in the US. Purchase price is $9,995.00 plus shipping and tax. Been in contact with them since I got my E53 and they reached out once it was available.

The BRABUS sport exhaust is not yet available, they expect only a mild decibel increase from the AMG exhaust, due to engine turbocharger application and the restrictive catalytic converters.

They also have adjustable sport springs, 15-30mm variance, available for $3395.00 plus shipping and tax.

Be advised there are warranty implications, I will have mine installed at my AMG dealer, and they said as long as they do the installation they (MBUSA) will honor all warranties

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Originally Posted by Avi8tor
The BRABUS B53-700 power kit is available for ordering. Figure about 10-12 biz days, shipped to your door in the US. Purchase price is $9,995.00 plus shipping and tax. Been in contact with them since I got my E53 and they reached out once it was available.

The BRABUS sport exhaust is not yet available, they expect only a mild decibel increase from the AMG exhaust, due to engine turbocharger application and the restrictive catalytic converters.

They also have adjustable sport springs, 15-30mm variance, available for $3395.00 plus shipping and tax.

Be advised there are warranty implications, I will have mine installed at my AMG dealer, and they said as long as they do the installation they (MBUSA) will honor all warranties
$10k for a tune? Am I missing something, or does it come with something else?
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Old May 11, 2025 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by ua549
Power is money and it takes money to have power.
Although some type of power could cause corruption (okay let's just leave it at that : )
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Now I see, looks like they have opened up a place in UAE. So, I am wondering if an increase of 88hp would require a turbo upgrade? I doubt I will do anything while under warranty, but it sure sounds tempting!
On older generation m256 powerplant, turbo upgrade is highly recommended on power output increase
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I came across this recently... power upgrade and sound upgrade by Mariani.
Anyone have experience with this company?

https://mariani.de/mercedes-amg-tuning/e-klasse/w214/
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Originally Posted by exturnul
On older generation m256 powerplant, turbo upgrade is highly recommended on power output increase
Turbo failure on the M256? I don't hear that often (at all) in stock form at all. Maybe I just don't come across those post on the forum.
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Old May 13, 2025 | 09:48 PM
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Turbo failure on the M256? I don't hear that often (at all) in stock form at all. Maybe I just don't come across those post on the forum.
I've not heard of one myself, but that doesn't mean anything. I suspect they are saying it to sell more of their upgraded turbos.
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I've not heard of one myself, but that doesn't mean anything. I suspect they are saying it to sell more of their upgraded turbos.
Valid point, for example I have a close friend that works at a MB dealership here in Canada and there are zero cases of reported turbo failures with the M256. The dealership is a volume dealership, so I couldn't believe it myself when I read the other forum member's post.
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