Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG Headlight Bulb Size

The Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG uses H1, 9003, and H7 bulb sizes for high beam headlight applications, with H7 and 9003 sizes serving low beam functions. The replacement chart covers 1995 to 1997 model years and details the specific bulb size specifications across the vehicle's production range.

The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.

High Beam Headlight

If US Type and EU Type show the same value, a direct cross-reference for this bulb is not available or the data is insufficient.

Years	US Type	EU Type	Shop
1997	H1	H1	Check Price
1995-1996	9003	H4	Check Price
1995-1996	H7 (With Xenon headlight)	H7	Check Price

Low Beam Headlight

If US Type and EU Type show the same value, a direct cross-reference for this bulb is not available or the data is insufficient.

Years	US Type	EU Type	Shop
1997	H7	H7	Check Price
1995-1996	9003	H4	Check Price

Bulb Specifications

Description	Type	Shop
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament halogen bulb with P14.5s base. Also approved in the US and Japan. 12V, 55W.	H1	Check Price
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament halogen bulb with P43t base. 12V, 60W/55W.	9003	Check Price
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament halogen bulb with PX26d base. Also approved in the US and Japan. 12V, 55W.	H7	Check Price

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Additional Notes

The Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG uses three distinct bulb types across its headlight system: H1, H7, and 9003. All three operate on a 12-volt electrical system, making them compatible with standard automotive voltage.
The H1 and H7 bulbs follow the ECE standard, which governs lighting equipment across Europe and much of the world. Both are single-filament halogen bulbs rated at 55 watts, though they differ in base type. The H1 uses a P14.5s base, while the H7 uses a PX26d base, making the two non-interchangeable despite their identical wattage.
The 9003 bulb follows the ANSI standard used in the United States and Canada. Unlike the H1 and H7, it is a dual-filament design, housing both high and low beam functions within a single bulb. It carries a 60W/55W rating and uses a P43t base.
For the 1997 model year, the high beam headlight uses an H1 bulb, while the low beam uses an H7. These are two separate single-filament bulbs serving distinct functions, which differs from the dual-filament 9003 arrangement used in earlier model years.
The Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG (1995-1996) equipped with Xenon headlights uses an H7 bulb specifically for the high beam position. This fitment is separate from the standard 9003 configuration and applies only to the Xenon headlight variant.
In the 1995-1996 model years without Xenon headlights, the 9003 bulb serves both the high beam and low beam positions, as its dual-filament construction supports both functions from a single unit.
The H1 and H7 bulbs, while ECE-rated, carry approval for use in the United States and Japan as well, broadening their availability across multiple markets.
The base types across all three bulb sizes are physically distinct. The P14.5s (H1), PX26d (H7), and P43t (9003) bases are not interchangeable, meaning substitution between these types is not possible without a corresponding socket change.