2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 Speaker Sizes

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 factory audio system features front door panel and rear door panel locations that accommodate 6.5 inch speakers. Midbass and full-range units function as a suitable replacement and upgrade for the vehicle.

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 GLE350 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 GLE350 uses 6.5 inch speakers in both front and rear door panel locations, providing consistency across the door-mounted audio positions.
  • Door panel speakers typically serve as the primary sound source in factory configurations, making them a logical starting point when considering audio upgrades.
  • The compatibility with both midbass and full-range speaker types offers flexibility in system design, depending on whether a separate tweeter network exists or is planned.
  • Midbass drivers generally focus on frequencies between approximately 80Hz and 2kHz, while full-range speakers attempt to reproduce a broader spectrum from bass through treble.
  • Choosing between midbass and full-range configurations often depends on the existing or planned tweeter arrangement in the vehicle's audio system.
  • Aftermarket speakers in the 6.5 inch category typically offer improved cone materials, larger magnets, and higher power handling compared to factory units.
  • Sound quality improvements from speaker replacement may include increased clarity in vocal ranges, better midrange detail, and potentially more dynamic bass response within the midbass frequencies.
  • Component speaker systems using midbass drivers generally pair with separate tweeters, while coaxial full-range designs integrate the tweeter into the main speaker assembly.