![]() LEDs can be anywhere from 1.5-5 times more efficient than HID, but the designs limit that benefit to the point that comparable LED headlights use 25-30W compared to the standard 35W HID bulbs. ….in most situations I believe they outperform the alternative.ītw, the links I provided earlier are really worth a read for those interested. Anyone who’s built a PC knows you need a serious heat sink and cooling fan to handle 25-50 watts of continuous power. Having said all of that, I (personally) don’t have a problem with most OEM HID setups I have come across (as an observer) and as a user (I have the HID option in my R/T), I’m glad I got them. On average, halogen headlights last only 1,600 hours at the low estimates and 3,000 hours at the highest estimates. This means you can see more of the road ahead and your surroundings, so you can make better driving. ![]() In contrast, HID headlights illuminate much more of the road and provide more panoramic illumination for the peripheries and roadside. ….and given that designs will differ (HID or halogen), it’s really not a “black & white” issue IMO/IME. The amount of time you’re able to get from a pair of HID headlights is more than double the number of driving hours and mileage you’re liable to get from halogen bulbs. Halogen headlights light only the road directly ahead, and they tend to give off a pale, yellowish-white light. ![]() There are drawbacks to either lighting solution as well as advantages. I guess my point is that with some of the advantages that HID’s provide, they are not without fault. Seeing that these lighting systems come as standard only on range-topping models, LED headlights can be an expensive option. They also use less power, making them the ideal choice for both performance models and daily drivers. ….HID applications can also suffer from backdazzle in inclement weather, increased glare from wet roads, etc. Compared to the halogen and HID headlights, LEDs shine brighter and definitely last longer. It can also be argued that the increase in foreground light from your typical HID application can actually hinder distance, nighttime vision (making your pupils contract). On another note (in bwbike’s defense) I would like to point out that not all OEM HID’s perform similarly and individual perception also varies (some are simply more sensitive to the glare/dazzle/intensity observed in certain applications). If you have headlight washers, you have LED headlights. They perform better (they’re brighter), the glass on the Osram is clear (not tinted) and the quality/difference in manufacturing is noticeable by comparison in the examples I have seen (solder connections, etc.). LED headlights were available and only on the 2010 V model (the one with the 17' alloys. If anything, I would suggest choosing Osram Siverstars (European version) over the ones sold under the Sylvania name here in the US. While high efficacy halogen bulbs will have a shorter lifespan than your typical OEM bulb, products like Philips XTreme +80’s and Osram Night Breaker +90’s are still a better option IMO/IME. While YMMV, I agree (based on my limited experience testing those bulbs and reading feedback over the years).
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