The Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG uses H7 bulbs for high beam headlights and H7, D2S, or D2R bulbs for low beam headlights, with the specific bulb size varying by configuration. The replacement chart covers 2002 to 2004 model years and details bulb size specifications across the vehicle production range.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The H7 bulb is a single-filament halogen type operating at 12V and 55W, fitted with a PX26d base. It carries ECE certification for use in Europe and worldwide markets, with additional approval in the United States and Japan.
The Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG uses the H7 bulb across all three model years (2002-2004) for the high beam headlight position, making it a consistent fitment throughout the entire production run covered by these specifications.
The low beam headlight position on the C32 AMG accommodates two distinct headlamp systems depending on the installed hardware: halogen capsule headlamps use the H7 bulb, while HID headlamps require a discharge bulb.
D2S and D2R are both HID (xenon) discharge bulbs sharing the same 85V, 35W electrical rating, yet they are not interchangeable. The D2S carries a P32d-2 base and is designed for projector-type housings, while the D2R carries a P32d-3 base and is intended for reflector-type housings.
Both D2S and D2R bulbs require an external ignitor to initiate the high-voltage arc necessary for operation, which distinguishes them from the self-contained H7 halogen bulb.
The 2002 C32 AMG with HID headlamps specifies the D2R bulb for the low beam position, whereas the 2003-2004 model years with HID headlamps specify the D2S bulb instead, indicating a housing type difference between the 2002 and later configurations.