LED vs. Xenon

[MWS55]

I've seen both styles side by side and I had a M4 following me the other day and I tell you the LED's are worth it. They look so aggressive and they make the Xenon's look cheap (no offence to those who have it) I see the same thing when I see the new X5's, M5's and M6's.

[A418t81]

Having seen at least 10 cars with the Xenons during our group euro delivery, I can tell you that they do NOT have the camera behind the rear view mirror like the LED cars do. I have also not seen the standalone option in the US for auto high beams with the HIDs.

Finally, the angel eyes do look substantially different between the two. The LED rings are a bit thicker. They also are uniform. The HID rings have a single LED post right at the base of the ring that illuminates the ring. It is very obvious and stands out as a bright point of light in the front of the headlight housing.

[midwesterner]

Originally Posted by A418t81

Having seen at least 10 cars with the Xenons during our group euro delivery, I can tell you that they do NOT have the camera behind the rear view mirror like the LED cars do. I have also not seen the standalone option in the US for auto high beams with the HIDs.

Finally, the angel eyes do look substantially different between the two. The LED rings are a bit thicker. They also are uniform. The HID rings have a single LED post right at the base of the ring that illuminates the ring. It is very obvious and stands out as a bright point of light in the front of the headlight housing.

What did you go with ? LEDs or Xenon? Debating between LEDs or full leather for the 2K.....

[SOM3]

Xenons, I'd rather spend $2K on hookers.

[GarlicBun]

i personal like xenons better because of the projectors...

but because of the cheap ass halogen turn signal, i switched to LED.....

[GrussGott]

Originally Posted by SOM3

Xenons, I'd rather spend $2K on hookers.

you can get more than 1 hooker for $2000??? where.

[nsxpowered]

I notice the focus of the beam is slightly sharper on the LED versus HID on other cars. The light is also more of a white light color, doesn't mean that is better. Some people actually like the yellow color temperature. I chose the LED just because I know that a retrofit is not possible.

[svc0x80]

Originally Posted by SOM3

Xenons, I'd rather spend $2K on hookers.

You'll end up with the clap and no LEDS.

[ersin]

Originally Posted by GrussGott

you can get more than 1 hooker for $2000??? where.

You guys must be high class.


Cheers.

[MaxRulz]

Just go down the the dealership, they will have a number of cars in there with LED upgrade. I have the LED upgrade on my X6, personally I think they look awesome and well worth the $1900. But each to there own so your best going to checking them out for yourself.

[4/3rds]

Can the LED be upgraded to later?

[Blindside_137]

Originally Posted by 4/3rds

Can the LED be upgraded to later?

I don't see why not.

But with parts and labor it'll be a heck of a lot more than 2k as you'd have to swap both headlights.

[gmazet]

Originally Posted by ZGM3

This video totally changed my opinion and will most likely get the LED package.

the video is pretty slick, if that system really works it's great and all cars should move towards that. I'm so tired of a-holes driving around with their high beams on at night.

also the illumination out to the sides is key where I live due to the deer factor. nice system, I think that package checkbox will be checked on mine.

[accce]

I had my LED coded and they are unbelievable. They split so you don't blind the car in front. They turn 1 side to low beam while keeping the other side on high. Well worth the money if you get them coded. If your not going to code them than don't wast your money.

[/// M sa]

Originally Posted by accce

I had my LED coded and they are unbelievable. They split so you don't blind the car in front. They turn 1 side to low beam while keeping the other side on high. Well worth the money if you get them coded. If your not going to code them than don't wast your money.

Why code them? Don't they come like that? Who codes them?

[ersin]

Originally Posted by //M sa

Why code them? Don't they come like that? Who codes them?

Only in America do you need to code them. Our regulations are arcane so BMW turns the anti-dazzle features off.


Cheers.

[SOM3]

Originally Posted by svc0x80

You'll end up with the clap and no LEDS.

You make it sound like it's problem.

[/// M sa]

Originally Posted by ersin

Only in America do you need to code them. Our regulations are arcane so BMW turns the anti-dazzle features off.


Cheers.

Good to know but would a cop pull you over?

[Zeroblade]

Originally Posted by //M sa

Good to know but would a cop pull you over?

From what I understand, the system is totally legal or more like, there isn't any regulation against it. The NHTSA are dinosaurs. Many new safety features that are standard in cars overseas are disabled because they hate change. Same goes for rear fog light feature. Think of this LED package as an updated version of when your turn your steering wheel, the lights turn in that direction. This is already in many cars so BMW's version is more autonomous. If cops pull you over for that, its likely cause of their lack of knowledge about it.

[/// M sa]

Originally Posted by Zeroblade

From what I understand, the system is totally legal or more like, there isn't any regulation against it. The NHTSA are dinosaurs. Many new safety features that are standard in cars overseas are disabled because they hate change. Same goes for rear fog light feature. Think of this LED package as an updated version of when your turn your steering wheel, the lights turn in that direction. This is already in many cars so BMW's version is more autonomous. If cops pull you over for that, its likely cause of their lack of knowledge about it.

Great to know I am getting the lighting package on my re order.

[F80JMcD]

New to Bimmerpost! Coming over from a '12 S4. On order is a mineral grey M3 spec'd as follows:

* Full SO Interior
* 19" Light Alloy Wheels
* DCT
* Carbon
* M Adaptive Suspension
* Executive Package
* Harman Kardon

I've been on the fence regarding the Lighting Package...thoughts on the extra $1,900. Worth it or not? Go!

[Jmpascual]

They are definitely not needed, but they do make your car look more premium and advanced with full LEDs. It's also a cool feature how it adjusts during nighttime driving. Personally, I would get it, I love the 3D look of the Full LED package Corona rings.