2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 Speaker Sizes

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 factory audio system features front door panel and rear door panel locations that accommodate 6.5 inch speakers. Compatible types for replacement or upgrade include 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 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

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 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 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 uses 6.5 inch speakers in both the front and rear door panels, which could simplify the replacement process by allowing the same aftermarket speakers to be installed in all door locations.
  • Both front and rear door speaker positions accept either midbass or full-range speaker types, giving flexibility in choosing between dedicated midbass drivers paired with separate tweeters or full-range speakers that handle both high and low frequencies in a single unit.
  • Full-range speakers might be preferable for straightforward installations where minimal modification to the factory setup is desired, while midbass drivers typically require separate tweeters but may provide more controlled low-frequency response.
  • The door panels likely benefit most from speaker upgrades since they represent the primary sound sources in the cabin, and aftermarket options in the 6.5 inch size category are widely available with various power handling and sensitivity ratings.
  • Midbass drivers in the door locations would typically focus on frequencies between approximately 80 Hz and 3 kHz, requiring crossover networks to direct appropriate frequencies when used in component speaker systems.
  • The uniform 6.5 inch sizing across all door positions suggests that tonal balance improvements could be achieved by selecting matched speaker sets from the same manufacturer and product line.