2009 Mercedes-Benz R320 Speaker Sizes

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz R320 speaker size chart displays factory audio system specifications for replacement or aftermarket upgrade purposes. Information covers speaker locations including front door panel, rear door panel, center dash, d-pillar, and cargo area positions. Data includes specifications to assist with aftermarket speaker installations in each location.

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Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Cargo Area 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Ample working space
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Center Dash 3.5 Full-Range
  • Requires dashboard disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
D-Pillar 1 Tweeter
  • Extremely difficult access
  • Professional service only
  • Low replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: high
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 Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Door Panel 1 Tweeter
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

2009 Mercedes-Benz R320 Speaker Replacement Summary

7 total positions
5 easy to replace
3 high priority
1 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 5 Medium: 1 High: 1

Replacement priority:

High: 3 Medium: 3 Low: 1

Additional Notes

  • The 2009 Mercedes-Benz R320 includes seven distinct speaker locations throughout the cabin and cargo area, with 1-inch tweeters positioned at three points and 6.5-inch speakers at three additional locations.
  • Tweeters at 1 inch are found in the D-pillar, front door panels, and rear door panels, suggesting a distributed high-frequency setup across the listening environment.
  • The center dash houses a 3.5-inch full-range driver, which may handle mid-frequency content in the forward soundstage.
  • Door panel speakers at 6.5 inches accept both midbass and full-range drivers, potentially allowing owners to choose between dedicated bass reproduction or broader frequency coverage depending on the system configuration.
  • A 6.5-inch location in the cargo area supports midbass or full-range applications, which could contribute to rear-fill or extend low-frequency output in the 2009 Mercedes-Benz R320.
  • Replacing the 6.5-inch door speakers with quality midbass drivers might improve lower frequency clarity and impact, particularly if the factory components have degraded over time.
  • The 1-inch tweeters across multiple zones could benefit from aftermarket units with wider dispersion characteristics to enhance spatial imaging and high-frequency detail.
  • Component systems featuring separate tweeters and midbass drivers would align well with the existing factory locations in the door panels.
  • The 3.5-inch center dash speaker might serve as a focal point for vocals and dialogue, though its small size may limit output capability compared to the larger drivers.