2017 Mercedes-Benz E550 Speaker Sizes

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E550 speaker size chart displays factory audio system specifications for replacement and aftermarket upgrade purposes. Speaker locations include front door panel, rear side panel, and rear deck lid positions. Information covers stock speaker sizes and configurations available in the audio system.

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Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
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 Deck Lid 2.75 Midrange
  • Access through trunk
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Side Panel 1 Tweeter
  • Requires trim removal
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium

2017 Mercedes-Benz E550 Speaker Replacement Summary

4 total positions
3 easy to replace
2 high priority
0 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 3 Medium: 1 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 2 Medium: 1 Low: 1

Additional Notes

  • The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E550 incorporates a multi-component speaker arrangement with dedicated tweeters, midrange drivers, and midbass units distributed across multiple cabin locations.
  • Front door panels contain both 1-inch tweeters and 6.5-inch midbass or full-range speakers, suggesting a two-way component setup in the forward listening position.
  • Rear side panels feature 1-inch tweeters, which may contribute to rear passenger audio coverage or support surround sound staging depending on factory amplifier configuration.
  • The rear deck lid houses 2.75-inch midrange speakers that likely handle vocal frequencies and upper-bass content in the rear soundstage.
  • Replacing the 6.5-inch front door speakers could potentially yield the most noticeable acoustic changes due to their larger surface area and responsibility for critical midbass frequencies.
  • The separate tweeter and midbass configuration allows for focused frequency reproduction, with each driver optimized for its specific range rather than attempting full-spectrum output from a single speaker.
  • Aftermarket component speakers matching these sizes would typically require crossover networks to divide frequencies appropriately between tweeters and woofers.
  • The relatively small 2.75-inch midrange size in the rear deck suggests these speakers handle a narrower frequency band compared to the larger front door units.
  • Upgrading tweeters alone might provide incremental improvements in high-frequency clarity, though the existing amplification characteristics would still influence overall tonal balance.
  • Installation of replacement speakers would need to account for depth clearance behind mounting locations, particularly in door panels where window mechanisms may limit available space.