The Maybach 57 uses an H7 bulb size for high beam headlights and a D2S bulb size for low beam headlights. The replacement chart covers vehicle production from 2003 to 2012 with corresponding bulb size specifications.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The Maybach 57 uses the H7 bulb for the high beam headlight across all model years from 2003-2012. The H7 is a single-filament halogen bulb rated at 12V and 55W, fitted with a PX26d base and recognized under ECE standards with approval also extended to the US and Japan.
The low beam headlight on the Maybach 57 uses the D2S bulb across all model years from 2003-2012. Unlike the halogen H7, the D2S is a high-intensity discharge (HID) xenon bulb rated at 85V and 35W, which produces light through an electrical arc rather than a heated filament.
The D2S bulb carries a P32d-2 base and is designed exclusively for projector-type housings. It is not interchangeable with reflector-type housings, as the optical design of the housing is integral to proper light distribution with this bulb type.
The D2S requires an external ignitor to initiate the high-voltage arc needed to start the discharge process. This ignitor is a separate component from the ballast and is not included with the bulb itself.
The H7 and D2S bulbs serve distinct functions within the same headlight system and are not interchangeable with each other. Their base types, operating voltages, wattages, and housing requirements are all different.
Both the H7 and D2S conform to ECE (Economic Commission for Europe) standards, meaning they meet internationally recognized performance and safety requirements applicable across European and worldwide markets.