Have a 98 C280 MCDS. Can I replace the factory installed halogen bulb H7 (55W) with a similar xenon? If not, any recommendations to improve night vision is appreciated. I saw this one from Hella that I thought I could use.

part number H83145112
Materialtext BULB H7 12V 55W PX26D HLA BLU
Catalogue Section Bulbs
Bulb Average Life [h] 550
Bulb Base PX26d
Bulb Category Halogen Hella Blue
Bulb CP 115
Bulb Filament C-8
BulbLCL 0.98
Bulb Lumens 1450
Bulb MOL 2.32
Bulb Type T-3 1/2
Bulb Off-Road Use Only No
Nominal Voltage [V] 12V
Wattage [W] 55W
Amperage [A] 4.58
Technology Halogen
Bulb Industry Code H7
Bulb Type T-3 1/2
Fitting Side Front

No, you can't replace it with a xenon. You can get a higher output halogen though. I've heard good things about philips nightbreaker lamps.

-J

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Check into Sylvania Silverstar replacement lamps.

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Sylvania Ultravision is great.....but if you really wanna be able to see 100x better you should upgarde to HIDs. I went through so many different types of bulbs beore I did my upgrade and holy #$!#@. It's the next best optional investment I made on my car.

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