2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 Speaker Sizes

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 factory audio system features specific mounting locations for various audio components. Front door panel and rear door panel locations accommodate 6.5 inch speakers. Midbass and full-range units serve as standard replacement and upgrade choices.

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

2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 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 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 utilizes 6.5 inch speakers in both front and rear door panels, creating consistency across all door locations for replacement purposes.
  • These door panel positions accommodate either midbass drivers or full-range speakers, allowing flexibility in component selection based on whether a separate tweeter system is planned.
  • Midbass drivers typically handle frequencies from roughly 80Hz to 2kHz and would require dedicated tweeters for high-frequency reproduction, while full-range options attempt to cover the entire audible spectrum from a single driver.
  • The 6.5 inch size represents a common automotive speaker format, which tends to offer reasonable low-frequency extension compared to smaller drivers while maintaining compatibility with standard door panel mounting depths.
  • When replacing factory speakers, the choice between midbass and full-range configurations may affect the overall tonal balance, with component systems generally providing better imaging and frequency separation than full-range alternatives.
  • Door panel installations often benefit from sound damping materials applied to the metal surfaces, as reducing panel resonance can improve bass response and overall clarity from replacement speakers.
  • The specification indicates that all four door positions share identical mounting requirements, potentially simplifying the selection process when upgrading multiple speaker locations simultaneously.