2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550 Speaker Sizes

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550 factory audio system features front door panels and rear door panels that accommodate 6.5 inch speakers. Midbass and full-range units serve as compatible speaker types for a replacement upgrade.

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 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550 Speaker Replacement Summary

2 total positions
2 easy to replace
1 high priority
0 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 2 Medium: 0 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 1 Medium: 1 Low: 0

Additional Notes

  • The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550 uses 6.5 inch speakers in both front and rear door panel locations, maintaining consistent speaker sizing throughout the door-mounted positions.
  • Both door locations accept either midbass or full-range speaker types, which indicates flexibility in replacement configuration depending on whether the audio system includes separate tweeters and crossovers.
  • Midbass speakers focus on mid and lower frequency reproduction and typically work alongside separate tweeters in component speaker systems, while full-range speakers handle the entire frequency spectrum through a single driver.
  • Door panel speakers often receive priority during aftermarket upgrades since they handle most of the audible frequency range and contribute substantially to overall sound stage and vocal clarity.
  • The compatibility with both speaker types suggests that factory configurations may vary between trim levels, with some versions potentially using component systems and others using full-range coaxial designs.
  • Replacement with component midbass speakers generally allows for greater control over frequency distribution and imaging when paired with appropriately positioned tweeters.
  • Full-range replacements offer a simpler installation process since they integrate multiple speaker elements into a single unit without requiring additional tweeter mounting or crossover integration.