2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK550 Speaker Sizes

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK550 speaker size chart provides factory speaker specifications and locations throughout the vehicle. Information includes audio system details for the front door panel, center dash, behind rear seat, and rear side panel positions. Data covers factory speaker sizes to assist with aftermarket replacement or upgrade planning for the sound 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
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 Side Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Requires trim removal
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium

2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK550 Speaker Replacement Summary

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

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 2 Medium: 3 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 2 Medium: 2 Low: 1

2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK550 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 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK550 contains multiple speaker locations that accept different sizes, with 6.5 inch positions being the most common throughout the vehicle.
  • Front door panels accommodate both 1 inch tweeters and 6.5 inch units, suggesting a component-style configuration where high frequencies and mid-to-low frequencies are handled separately.
  • All three 6.5 inch locations support either midbass or full-range speakers, providing flexibility in how the audio system may be configured during replacement or upgrade.
  • The center dash position accepts 3.5 inch full-range speakers, which typically handle a broader frequency spectrum from a single driver unit.
  • Replacing the behind rear seat speakers could potentially improve bass response and overall sound balance in the cabin, as these 6.5 inch positions are dedicated to midbass or full-range duties.
  • The tweeter position in the front door panel focuses on reproducing higher frequencies, which may contribute to clarity and detail in the stereo imaging when paired with the larger door speakers.
  • Component speaker systems that separate tweeters from woofers could be well-suited to the front door configuration, given the dedicated 1 inch and 6.5 inch mounting points.
  • Sound improvement might be achieved by addressing the rear speaker locations first, as these positions often receive less attention from factory installations compared to front staging.