2017 Mercedes-Benz E550 Speaker Sizes

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E550 factory audio system features specific mounting locations for various audio components. The front door panel accommodates a 6.5 inch speaker size, while the rear deck lid supports 2.75 inch units. Front door panel and rear side panel locations accept 1 inch units. Compatible speaker types for replacement or upgrade include tweeters, midrange, midbass, and full-range units.

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

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.