2013 Mercedes-Benz E550 Speaker Sizes
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz E550 factory audio system features front door panels that accommodate a 6.5 inch speaker size alongside 1 inch units, while rear door panels support 6.5 inch speakers. Rear side panels accept 1 inch units, and rear deck lid locations accommodate 2.75 inch speakers. Compatible types for replacement and upgrade include tweeter, midrange, midbass, and full-range.
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 Deck Lid | 2.75 | Midrange |
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| Rear Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Side Panel | 1 | Tweeter |
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2013 Mercedes-Benz E550 Speaker Replacement Summary
5
total positions
4
easy to replace
2
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 4 Medium: 1 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 2 Medium: 2 Low: 12013 Mercedes-Benz E550 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 2013 Mercedes-Benz E550 factory audio system incorporates a three-way speaker configuration with dedicated tweeters, midrange drivers, and midbass components distributed across multiple locations throughout the cabin.
- Front door panels house both 1-inch tweeters and 6.5-inch midbass or full-range speakers, suggesting a component-style arrangement that separates high-frequency reproduction from mid and low-frequency duties.
- Rear door panels contain 6.5-inch midbass or full-range speakers, while rear side panels feature 1-inch tweeters, maintaining frequency separation in the rear soundstage similar to the front configuration.
- The rear deck lid position accommodates 2.75-inch midrange drivers, which likely handle vocal and instrumental frequencies between the tweeter and midbass ranges.
- Replacing the 6.5-inch door speakers may offer the most noticeable sound quality improvement, as these locations typically handle the majority of audible frequency content and contribute substantially to overall system output.
- Component speakers with separate tweeters and woofers could directly replace the factory configuration in the door panels, potentially maintaining the original three-way design philosophy while upgrading performance.
- The 2.75-inch midrange speakers in the rear deck lid represent a less common size that may require careful attention to aftermarket compatibility when considering replacement options.
- Full-range speakers rated for 6.5-inch openings could substitute for the factory midbass drivers if a simpler two-way system design is preferred over maintaining separate midrange components.
- The double DIN radio opening provides standard sizing for aftermarket head unit installation without requiring additional dash modifications or adapter kits.