Factory HID color? Just curious?
03-28-2017, 03:34 PM
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Did some digging and it looks like 07-09 were 4,300k and 2010+ were 5,000k...
I have noticed that the 2010+ seemed a lot crisper and white/bluer (but OEM-looking, tasteful blue-tinge, not the aftermarket "too much blue".
Here's an official photo comparison of the new 5K VS old 4300K Xenon's:
Here's a Link:
http://www.emercedesbenz.com/autos/m...even-brighter/
[I]Mercedes-Benz Makes Xenon Lights in E-Class and S-Class Even Brighter
STARTING DECEMBER, PRODUCTION OF THE E-CLASS AND S-CLASS WILL MAKE USE OF NEW XENON BURNERS FROM THE COMPANY OSRAM
Achieving light color which is as close as possible to daylight is one of the biggest safety benefits in the field of headlamp technology. Mercedes-Benz is now one of the first automotive manufacturers to offer xenon headlamps boasting a significantly brighter light output.
From December, production of the E-Class and S-Class will make use of new xenon burners from the company Osram, featuring a color temperature which has been increased by some 20 percent. Achieving a figure of 5000 Kelvin, the new xenon light is even closer to daylight and is therefore even brighter – a clear innovation, in the true sense of the phrase.
This light color is in keeping with normal human perception patterns, and as such conveys an impression of greater brightness to the eyes, thus reducing the strain on the driver. Studies have shown that the closer the color of artificial light comes to daylight, the less the strain on the eyes. This is a crucial safety benefit, especially if we take into account that only 20 percent of journeys take place at night – yet it is when 40 percent of fatal accidents occur.
After the E-Class and the S-Class, further Mercedes-Benz model series will be gradually fitted with the new xenon burners in 2011. All previous Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with xenon headlamps can also be fitted with this additional safety feature, as the new xenon burners will be available from branches and dealers as Mercedes-Benz original parts.
I have noticed that the 2010+ seemed a lot crisper and white/bluer (but OEM-looking, tasteful blue-tinge, not the aftermarket "too much blue".
Here's an official photo comparison of the new 5K VS old 4300K Xenon's:
Here's a Link:
http://www.emercedesbenz.com/autos/m...even-brighter/
[I]Mercedes-Benz Makes Xenon Lights in E-Class and S-Class Even Brighter
STARTING DECEMBER, PRODUCTION OF THE E-CLASS AND S-CLASS WILL MAKE USE OF NEW XENON BURNERS FROM THE COMPANY OSRAM
Achieving light color which is as close as possible to daylight is one of the biggest safety benefits in the field of headlamp technology. Mercedes-Benz is now one of the first automotive manufacturers to offer xenon headlamps boasting a significantly brighter light output.
From December, production of the E-Class and S-Class will make use of new xenon burners from the company Osram, featuring a color temperature which has been increased by some 20 percent. Achieving a figure of 5000 Kelvin, the new xenon light is even closer to daylight and is therefore even brighter – a clear innovation, in the true sense of the phrase.
This light color is in keeping with normal human perception patterns, and as such conveys an impression of greater brightness to the eyes, thus reducing the strain on the driver. Studies have shown that the closer the color of artificial light comes to daylight, the less the strain on the eyes. This is a crucial safety benefit, especially if we take into account that only 20 percent of journeys take place at night – yet it is when 40 percent of fatal accidents occur.
After the E-Class and the S-Class, further Mercedes-Benz model series will be gradually fitted with the new xenon burners in 2011. All previous Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with xenon headlamps can also be fitted with this additional safety feature, as the new xenon burners will be available from branches and dealers as Mercedes-Benz original parts.
03-31-2017, 08:57 AM
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Jason the aftermarket stuf is a bit off from factory 4300-5k. 6k aftermkt bulbs are pure white, while 8k is light blue. 6k aftermkt sometimes you cant tell its xenon but 8k you can see that its blue. Ive done 8k on all my xenon add ons. Ill see if I can dig up a pic...
03-31-2017, 09:29 AM
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Anything with blue or purple gives off less light than pure white, even if the number is higher. IMO, anything with color looks ridiculous and boy-racer wannabe.
03-31-2017, 10:19 AM
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Usually the actual projector on oem lights give the light a purple blue hue. Personally I like 8k hids. I have a set in my x5 fog lights if you want to see a pic. Dont forget as the gases heat the color changes. So they will start out light blue and as they warm they get whiter. Ive installed many many sets.
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04-01-2017, 03:41 PM
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can U find an aftermkt 5500? Ill take a pic of my x5s 8k when they are warmed up a bit, personally I think youll like the 8k after they are warm. Btw when you turn on the s550 xenons they are a light blue which changes to white after a few minutes.
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04-01-2017, 03:53 PM
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Usually the actual projector on oem lights give the light a purple blue hue. Personally I like 8k hids. I have a set in my x5 fog lights if you want to see a pic. Dont forget as the gases heat the color changes. So they will start out light blue and as they warm they get whiter. Ive installed many many sets.
light refracting around the cutoff. so depending on your angle of view, the
color is only within that small segment of the light bending around the cutoff.
the majority of the beam will be intact at near daylight ºK
04-04-2017, 08:51 AM
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When one of mine blew out I swapped them for 5000k to update the look and they're absolutely perfect. Looks like the current lux cars, does not at all look like the blue color that everyone seems to run on their cheap tuner crap. Anyone who tells you 6000k is true white needs their eyes checked, 6000k tints blue.
04-04-2017, 10:19 AM
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When one of mine blew out I swapped them for 5000k to update the look and they're absolutely perfect. Looks like the current lux cars, does not at all look like the blue color that everyone seems to run on their cheap tuner crap. Anyone who tells you 6000k is true white needs their eyes checked, 6000k tints blue.
