2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK500 Speaker Sizes

Speaker specifications for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK500 are presented in a speaker size chart format. Information covers factory and aftermarket replacement speakers for the audio system. Locations include front door panel, rear side panel, and behind rear seat positions. Data addresses upgrade options and specifications for each speaker location within the factory audio system.

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Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Behind Rear Seat 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Requires seat removal
  • Limited access space
  • 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 Side Panel 3.5 Midrange
  • Requires trim removal
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium

2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK500 Speaker Replacement Summary

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

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 2 Medium: 2 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 2 Medium: 1 Low: 1

2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK500 Radio Slot Size (DIN)

DIN Type Size (inch) Size (mm) Notes
Single DIN or Double DIN 7"×2" or 7"×4" 180×50 or 180×100 Vehicle supports both radio sizes
  • Always measure the slot before purchasing a new radio
  • Check slot depth - it may vary

Additional Notes

  • The 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK500 features a multi-component speaker configuration with separate tweeters, midrange drivers, and larger midbass or full-range speakers positioned throughout the cabin.
  • Front door panels accommodate both 1-inch tweeters and 6.5-inch midbass or full-range speakers, suggesting a two-way component setup in the front soundstage.
  • Rear side panels house 3.5-inch midrange speakers, which typically handle vocal frequencies and mid-level tones in the audio spectrum.
  • An additional pair of 6.5-inch speakers resides behind the rear seat, potentially contributing to rear fill or subwoofer duties depending on factory configuration.
  • The front door speakers may warrant priority attention during upgrades given their role in primary soundstage creation and proximity to front passengers.
  • Component speakers with separate tweeters could maintain the factory design philosophy while improving clarity and frequency response in the front positions.
  • The 3.5-inch rear midrange locations present size constraints that might limit upgrade options compared to the more common 6.5-inch positions.
  • Both single DIN and double DIN radio configurations are listed as compatible, offering flexibility for head unit replacement or integration.
  • Coaxial speakers might serve as alternatives to component systems in the 6.5-inch locations, though this would differ from the factory separation approach.
  • The presence of dedicated tweeter locations suggests the factory system was engineered with frequency separation in mind rather than relying solely on full-range drivers.