LED tail lights
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LED tail lights
Hi Folks
I know with certain packages, one gets the LED tail lights. I for one did not get any options that had those lights.
So, a question to everyone in the W211 world, other than the 'COOL' factor having the LED tail lights, are there any other advantage?
I can understand the front BiXenon's but have not found any reason to spend the extra $$$ for the LED tail lights. IMHO, I think the non LED looks equally classy.
Any suggestions here????
Thanks in advance
I know with certain packages, one gets the LED tail lights. I for one did not get any options that had those lights.
So, a question to everyone in the W211 world, other than the 'COOL' factor having the LED tail lights, are there any other advantage?
I can understand the front BiXenon's but have not found any reason to spend the extra $$$ for the LED tail lights. IMHO, I think the non LED looks equally classy.
Any suggestions here????
Thanks in advance
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E-320
Mercedes benz think of LED as safety light
the LED light take the attention of other dirvers becuase the LED is more shine and fast than the normal one also it's clear than normal one from far way or fog
the LED light take the attention of other dirvers becuase the LED is more shine and fast than the normal one also it's clear than normal one from far way or fog
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From: MIAMI
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Originally Posted by GearHead
Hi Folks
I know with certain packages, one gets the LED tail lights. I for one did not get any options that had those lights.
So, a question to everyone in the W211 world, other than the 'COOL' factor having the LED tail lights, are there any other advantage?
I can understand the front BiXenon's but have not found any reason to spend the extra $$$ for the LED tail lights. IMHO, I think the non LED looks equally classy.
Any suggestions here????
did you get any prices, and do they just fit with out mod ?
Thanks in advance
I know with certain packages, one gets the LED tail lights. I for one did not get any options that had those lights.
So, a question to everyone in the W211 world, other than the 'COOL' factor having the LED tail lights, are there any other advantage?
I can understand the front BiXenon's but have not found any reason to spend the extra $$$ for the LED tail lights. IMHO, I think the non LED looks equally classy.
Any suggestions here????
did you get any prices, and do they just fit with out mod ?
Thanks in advance
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Originally Posted by redlands40
did you get any prices, and do they just fit with out mod ?
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w211/73825-just-upgraded-led-taillights-amg-exhaust.html
Based upon the 2 comments, I gather that LED is brighter and last longer then traditional bulbs (also for safety reason). These are the only advantage of LEDs over standard tail lights. Please chime in if there are more advantages
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LEDs light up a fraction of a second quicker than normal incandescent bulbs. I remember when the W220 came out Mercedes was touting that it would give drivers behind you X feet more stopping distance at 60mph 
Many cars have LEDs in their center-mount stoplamp but not in the main stoplamps, and you can notice that the center lamp lights up faster.
They are brighter, last longer, and use less energy.
Many cars have LEDs in their center-mount stoplamp but not in the main stoplamps, and you can notice that the center lamp lights up faster.
They are brighter, last longer, and use less energy.
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Thanks to all for your input.
So, the question here is that
1) to have quicker and brighter tail lights,
2) to have lower heat generating and longer lifespan fittings
3) to potentially lighter (by a few OZ) light fixture
4) to look 'cooler' ... a maybe
are all these worth an estimated $200.00 ???
Decisions, decisions .... time to think about this .....
Thanks again
So, the question here is that
1) to have quicker and brighter tail lights,
2) to have lower heat generating and longer lifespan fittings
3) to potentially lighter (by a few OZ) light fixture
4) to look 'cooler' ... a maybe
are all these worth an estimated $200.00 ???
Decisions, decisions .... time to think about this .....
Thanks again
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If it's only $200, go for it. It's newer looking and that might help on resale. Can help just when talking about cars with friends and stuff. I know to retrofit LED tail lights on a BMW costs a hell of a lot more than $200.
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For $200 definitely a must do. I don't like how the halogen and LED center brake lights don't come on and off at the same time. I think it looks so much cleaner with the LED's all around.
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Originally Posted by GearHead
Thanks to all for your input.
So, the question here is that
1) to have quicker and brighter tail lights,
2) to have lower heat generating and longer lifespan fittings
3) to potentially lighter (by a few OZ) light fixture
4) to look 'cooler' ... a maybe
are all these worth an estimated $200.00 ???
Decisions, decisions .... time to think about this .....
please can u tell were you are buying these from?
Thanks again
So, the question here is that
1) to have quicker and brighter tail lights,
2) to have lower heat generating and longer lifespan fittings
3) to potentially lighter (by a few OZ) light fixture
4) to look 'cooler' ... a maybe
are all these worth an estimated $200.00 ???
Decisions, decisions .... time to think about this .....
please can u tell were you are buying these from?
Thanks again
