2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Speaker Sizes

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG factory audio system equips a center dash with 3.5 inch units, while front door panels and rear door panels accept a 1 inch speaker size alongside 6.5 inch speakers, and a rear deck center accommodates an 1 inch speaker, an 8 inch speaker, plus a subwoofer. Such configurations support tweeter, full-range, midbass, and subwoofer types during a replacement or audio upgrade.

Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Center Dash 3.5 Full-Range
  • Requires dashboard disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Front Door Panel 1 Tweeter
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Front Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Deck Center 1 Tweeter
  • Requires shelf removal
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Rear Deck Center 8 Subwoofer
  • Requires shelf removal
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Rear Door Panel 1 Tweeter
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Speaker Replacement Summary

7 total positions
4 easy to replace
2 high priority
0 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 4 Medium: 3 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 2 Medium: 5 Low: 0

2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Radio Slot Size (DIN)

DIN Type Size (inch) Size (mm) Notes
Double DIN 7"×4" 180×100 Double size for modern multimedia systems with large touchscreens
  • Always measure the slot before purchasing a new radio
  • Check slot depth - it may vary

Additional Notes

  • The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG contains a mix of speaker sizes ranging from 1-inch tweeters to an 8-inch subwoofer location, suggesting a factory audio system designed with component separation in mind.
  • Front and rear door panels each house dual speaker configurations, pairing 1-inch tweeters with 6.5-inch midbass or full-range drivers for potential two-way component setups.
  • The center dash position accommodates a 3.5-inch full-range speaker, which typically handles mid-frequency reproduction in factory systems.
  • Rear deck center locations include both a 1-inch tweeter and an 8-inch subwoofer position, indicating a split between high-frequency and low-frequency reproduction at the rear of the cabin.
  • The 6.5-inch door speakers accept either midbass drivers or full-range units, offering flexibility depending on whether the system uses dedicated tweeters or standalone speakers.
  • Replacing the door-mounted 1-inch tweeters could enhance high-frequency clarity, particularly when paired with upgraded 6.5-inch midbass drivers in a component speaker configuration.
  • The 8-inch rear deck subwoofer position may benefit from aftermarket replacement if deeper bass extension is desired, though enclosure characteristics would influence performance.
  • The double DIN radio opening in the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG allows for installation of aftermarket head units with expanded features beyond the factory configuration.
  • Component speaker systems separating tweeters from midbass drivers would align with the factory speaker layout, potentially simplifying aftermarket integration.
  • The presence of dedicated tweeter locations suggests the factory system was engineered for frequency-specific driver assignments rather than relying solely on full-range speakers.