2012 Mercedes-Benz GL350 Speaker Sizes
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL350 factory audio system features specific location allocations, where the center dash accommodates 3.5 inch speakers, and the cargo area accepts an 8 inch speaker size. Furthermore, the front door panel and rear door panel accommodate 1 inch units alongside 6.5 inch speakers, while the rear roof supports 1 inch units. Component replacement and audio upgrade installations support tweeters, full-range units, midbass drivers, and subwoofers.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo Area | 8 | Subwoofer |
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| Center Dash | 3.5 | Full-Range |
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| Front Door Panel | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Front Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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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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2012 Mercedes-Benz GL350 Speaker Replacement Summary
7
total positions
5
easy to replace
3
high priority
1
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 5 Medium: 1 High: 1Replacement priority:
High: 3 Medium: 3 Low: 12012 Mercedes-Benz GL350 Radio Slot Size (DIN)
| DIN Type | Size (inch) | Size (mm) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single DIN or Double DIN | 7"×2" or 7"×4" | 180×50 or 180×100 | Vehicle supports both radio sizes |
- Always measure the slot before purchasing a new radio
- Check slot depth - it may vary
Additional Notes
- The 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL350 contains multiple speaker locations across seven distinct positions, with sizes ranging from 1 inch to 8 inches throughout the cabin and cargo area.
- Three separate 1-inch tweeter positions exist in the front door panels, rear door panels, and rear roof area, suggesting a factory-installed audio system designed for extended high-frequency coverage.
- Both front and rear door panels house dual speaker configurations, combining 1-inch tweeters with 6.5-inch midbass or full-range drivers in each location.
- The center dash position accommodates a 3.5-inch full-range speaker, which typically handles mid-frequency reproduction in factory audio systems.
- Component speaker systems may offer advantages over coaxial designs when replacing the 6.5-inch door panel speakers, particularly since dedicated tweeter locations already exist in the doors.
- The cargo area subwoofer position accepts an 8-inch driver, indicating the factory system includes dedicated low-frequency reinforcement beyond the door-mounted speakers.
- Aftermarket radio installation options include both single DIN and double DIN configurations, potentially allowing for head unit upgrades without custom dash modifications.
- Replacing the 6.5-inch door speakers would likely produce the most substantial impact on overall sound quality, as these drivers handle the majority of the audible frequency spectrum during typical listening.
- The tweeter-midbass separation in the door panels suggests that component speaker upgrades should maintain passive crossover networks to properly divide frequencies between the 1-inch and 6.5-inch drivers.
- Power handling specifications and sensitivity ratings for replacement speakers would need consideration to match the factory amplifier output, assuming the original audio system remains in place.