Mercedes-Benz E300 Tail Light Bulb Size

The Mercedes-Benz E300 tail light utilizes 5008, 12821, and P21/4W bulb sizes according to the provided data. The information covers the range from 1995 to 1999 for the specified vehicle.

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

Outer Tail Light

YearsBulb Size
1997-199912961
1996P21/4W
1995P21W

Tail Light

YearsBulb Size
1999P21/4W
199812821
1997P21/4W
199612821
19955008

Bulb Specifications

Description Bulb Size
Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W.12961
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Dual-filament signalling bulb with BAZ15d bayonet base. 12V, 21W/4W.P21/4W
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament signalling bulb with BA15s bayonet base. 12V, 21W.P21W
Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W.12821
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. Lower wattage variant of 1156. 12V.5008

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