I was informed that Hella Germany no longer makes the 1991-1993 Hella E-Code 500e head lights so I have some questions regarding W124 Head Lights. If I were to buy the 1993-1995 Hella E-Code E500 lights what would be the differences?

I have seen cars that have the newer lights on old style hood/grill. For example look at these:








What is the difference behind the lens between:
Hella 1991-1993 500E E-Code vs Hella 1993-1995 E500 E-Code?

I understand the shape of the lens is different to accomodate the newer style hood/grill, but is there any other differences?

Here are some pics that I found:

1991-1993 500e Hella E-Code


1993-1995 E500 Hella E-Code

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1989 300CE Astralsilber/Schwarz
1992 300CE Schwarz/Schwarz

Don't think so lino..

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87' 300E champagne - Euro headlights and corners, 8-hole rims, 140,000miles/220,00km.

the diff is shape of the lense [fog light side]

look at your 2nd pic [up close]. all european spec headlight lenses are replaceable.

hella has NOT stopped making 500e/e500 lenses, you must now buy them from mercedes benz

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*92 400e 124.034, SOLD

*92 300e 124.030, SOLD

So let me see if I understand you correctly. If I buy a set of 1993-1995 E500 assmblies, I can buy a set of 1991-1993 500e lenses to swap. Is that what you mean?


I tried to buy the complete assemblies, the ones you see in the 4th picture and was told that those were no longer available. Mercedes still offers their assemblies at Mercedes prices.

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1989 300CE Astralsilber/Schwarz
1992 300CE Schwarz/Schwarz

YEP, afriad so. try member jim500e, he had an extra set of early lights.

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*92 400e 124.034, SOLD

*92 300e 124.030, SOLD

damn that E500 Wagon is sexy.

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2002 VW Golf TDI-169,000 miles B20