The Mercedes-Benz 380SEL uses H6054 bulb size for both high beam and low beam headlight applications. The replacement chart covers 1981 to 1983 production years 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 H6054 is the sole bulb type across all listed positions and years for the Mercedes-Benz 380SEL, appearing in both the high beam and low beam headlight positions for the 1981-1983 model years.
The H6054 is a 5x7-inch rectangular sealed beam unit operating at 12 volts, conforming to ANSI standards applicable in the United States and Canada.
As a sealed beam unit, the H6054 does not contain a replaceable bulb element. When the unit fails or is damaged, the entire assembly is replaced rather than an internal component.
The high beam and low beam positions on the 380SEL share the same H6054 specification, meaning a single unit type serves both functions rather than distinct bulbs for each beam mode.
The rectangular sealed beam format of the H6054 is a standardized form factor, meaning units from different manufacturers conforming to the same ANSI specification are physically interchangeable in this application.