2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 Speaker Sizes
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 factory audio system incorporates multiple locations for sound reproduction. Front door panel and rear door panel locations accept a 1 inch speaker size, while the rear deck lid and rear roof accommodate 1 inch units. Additionally, front door panel and rear door panel locations support 6.5 inch speakers, and the rear accepts an 8 inch subwoofer. Tweeter, midbass, full-range, and subwoofer components serve as viable replacement and upgrade options.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Door Panel | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Front Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear | 8 | Subwoofer |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Rear Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Door Panel | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Rear Roof | 1 | Tweeter |
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2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 Speaker Replacement Summary
7
total positions
5
easy to replace
2
high priority
1
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 5 Medium: 1 High: 1Replacement priority:
High: 2 Medium: 4 Low: 12008 Mercedes-Benz E350 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 E350 features a distributed speaker layout with tweeters positioned in multiple locations throughout the cabin, including front door panels, rear door panels, rear deck lid, and rear roof positions.
- The factory configuration includes 6.5 inch speakers in both front and rear door panels, which can accommodate either midbass or full-range speaker replacements depending on the system design.
- Replacing the door panel speakers may offer the most noticeable impact on sound quality, as these 6.5 inch locations handle the critical midrange frequencies where most musical content resides.
- The 1 inch tweeter locations spread across four different positions suggest a factory setup designed to create a wide soundstage, though aftermarket tweeters could potentially refine high-frequency response and clarity.
- An 8 inch subwoofer location exists in the rear, which could be upgraded to enhance low-frequency output without requiring significant modifications to the vehicle.
- Component speaker systems with separate tweeters and woofers could utilize the existing tweeter locations, potentially simplifying installation compared to vehicles without dedicated high-frequency speaker positions.
- The double DIN radio opening allows for head unit replacements that might include built-in amplification or advanced signal processing to better drive aftermarket speakers.