2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS400 Speaker Sizes

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS400 speaker size chart displays factory audio system specifications for replacement or aftermarket upgrade purposes. Information covers speaker locations in the front door panel and rear door panel positions. Data includes specifications to identify compatible aftermarket speakers that match factory audio system configurations.

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Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Front Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS400 Speaker Replacement Summary

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

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 2 Medium: 0 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 1 Medium: 1 Low: 0

Additional Notes

  • The 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS400 utilizes 6.5 inch speakers in both front and rear door panel locations, suggesting a uniform speaker size strategy across the door positions.
  • Door panel speakers accept either midbass drivers or full-range units, providing flexibility in component selection based on whether the installation will include separate tweeters or rely on integrated high-frequency reproduction.
  • Midbass speakers typically require external tweeters and crossovers to handle higher frequencies, while full-range speakers incorporate cone or whizzer designs that attempt to reproduce the complete audible spectrum from a single driver.
  • Upgrading door panel speakers often produces noticeable improvements in vocal clarity and mid-frequency detail, as factory speakers in these positions frequently prioritize cost over performance characteristics.
  • The availability of two compatible speaker types indicates that the factory installation may vary between models equipped with base audio systems versus those with enhanced sound packages.
  • Component speaker systems with separate tweeters generally offer superior sound staging and frequency separation compared to full-range designs, though they require additional installation considerations for tweeter mounting locations.