2018 Mercedes-Benz E350 Speaker Sizes

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz E350 factory audio system features specific locations for audio components. Front door panel and rear door panel locations accommodate 3.5 inch speakers, while front door panel separately accepts a 1 inch speaker size and a 6.75 inch unit. Additionally, center dash supports a 2.75 inch unit, and floor below center of dash accommodates an 8 inch unit. Compatible replacement and upgrade speaker types include tweeter, midrange, midbass, full-range, and subwoofer.

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

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Center Dash 2.75 Midrange
  • Requires dashboard disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Floor Below Center of Dash 8 Subwoofer
  • Very limited access
  • Requires significant disassembly
  • Professional installation recommended
  • Low replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: high
Front Door Panel 1 Tweeter
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Front Door Panel 3.5 Midrange
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Front Door Panel 6.75 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Door Panel 3.5 Midrange
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

2018 Mercedes-Benz E350 Speaker Replacement Summary

6 total positions
4 easy to replace
3 high priority
1 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 4 Medium: 1 High: 1

Replacement priority:

High: 3 Medium: 3 Low: 0

Additional Notes

  • The 2018 Mercedes-Benz E350 contains six distinct speaker locations with varying sizes and types, suggesting a multi-way speaker system design that separates frequency ranges across dedicated components.
  • The front door panels house three different speaker sizes (1 inch, 3.5 inch, and 6.75 inch), indicating a three-way configuration in the front doors that distributes tweeters, midrange, and midbass frequencies separately.
  • The 6.75 inch front door speakers accommodate both midbass and full-range types, providing flexibility for replacement strategies depending on whether the factory three-way setup is maintained or simplified.
  • Rear door panels contain only 3.5 inch midrange speakers, representing a less complex configuration compared to the front doors and potentially limiting frequency response in the rear soundstage.
  • The center dash location includes a 2.75 inch midrange speaker that may contribute to center imaging and dialogue clarity in the front listening area.
  • An 8 inch subwoofer positioned on the floor below the center of the dash handles low-frequency reproduction, though this location may present accessibility challenges during replacement procedures.
  • The dedicated 1 inch tweeters in the front door panels suggest high-frequency extension capabilities, though aftermarket replacements would need to match this specific size for direct fitment.
  • Upgrading the 6.75 inch midbass speakers in the front doors may provide the most noticeable improvement in overall sound quality, as these components handle a critical portion of the frequency spectrum.
  • The presence of both 3.5 inch midrange speakers in front and rear doors could allow for matched component selection if maintaining tonal consistency throughout the cabin is a priority.
  • The factory subwoofer size of 8 inches represents a moderate bass driver that could be replaced with aftermarket options for increased low-frequency output or extension.