# Hella 2003-2009 Mercedes-Benz E280 AMG High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting Ballast Front

The proportion of electronics in vehicles has increased continuously in recent years. A development in which HELLA has long played a special role as an innovation leader in the field of automotive original equipment. The independent aftermarket also benefits in particular from this long-standing original equipment expertise - because HELLA successfully transfers its comprehensive OE know-how to this area and makes optimum use of the existing expert knowledge in this way. As a leading supplier for the independent aftermarket, HELLA also impresses with xenon ballasts. Xenon headlights bring significantly more light onto the road than classic halogen headlights. They increase safety in the dark and are now present in almost all vehicle classes. A xenon headlamp consists of the gas discharge lamp, the xenon ballast and the reflection or projection system. The ballast unit is needed to operate the xenon lamps. Several control and safety circuits are integrated in the unit. A defective ballast results in a total failure of the headlamp.

-   Simplifies installation with a plug-and-play design that operates without additional software or calibration requirements.
-   Extends the operating lifespan of HID headlamps through advanced thermal and power regulation features within the ballast.
-   Enhances operational safety with integrated circuits that prevent both overheating and premature lamp failure.
-   Ensures consistent illumination output by delivering controlled high-voltage power to HID headlamp systems.
-   Offers universal compatibility, ensuring seamless integration with most modern vehicles.
-   Leading supplier for the independent aftermarket

This Part Fits:

Year

Make

Model

Submodel

2004-2005

Mercedes-Benz

E320

4Matic

2004-2005

Mercedes-Benz

E320

Base

2005-2006

Mercedes-Benz

E320

CDI

2006-2009

Mercedes-Benz

E350

4Matic

2006-2009

Mercedes-Benz

E350

Base

2004-2006

Mercedes-Benz

E500

4Matic

2003-2006

Mercedes-Benz

E500

Base

2003-2006

Mercedes-Benz

E55 AMG

Base

2007-2009

Mercedes-Benz

E63 AMG

Base

## Details

- **Price:** 657.5 CAD
- **Vendor:** Hella
- **Type:** Wiring Connectors

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 657.50 CAD | In stock |

## Images

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> Source: [Standard Auto Part](https://www.standardautopart.com/products/hella-2003-2009-mercedes-benz-e280-amg-high-intensity-discharge-hid-lighting-ballast-front)
> Updated: 2026-06-27