1955-66 Mercedes-Benz 220 San Diego Radio with Chrome Faceplate

*Vintage Dial Screen shown is sold separately.

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Includes DAB-1 Antenna Adapter
The RetroSound® San Diego RetroRadio™ is the most technologically advanced radio ever made for your classic 1956-66 Mercedes-Benz 220. San Diego has a built-in DAB/DAB+ tuner to receive digital audio broadcasts. (Note: We are including our DAB1 antenna adapter which allows your standard AM/FM antenna to receive the digital DAB signal). Our DAB1 or a DAB specific antenna is required to enjoy DAB broadcasts. San Diego is Made-For-iPod®/iPhone®, offering complete control of your Apple device through the radio.
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) is the digital audio standard for many countries in Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.
San Diego features built-in Bluetooth® connectivity for hands-free phone calls and wireless audio streaming, including wireless browsing from any Android®-based phone. San Diego features a 32,000 color display to customize your radio to your vehicle's interior. Two USB ports for iPod®/iPhone® or USB flash drives loaded with MP3 or WMA files plus two standard auxiliary inputs are provided.
San Diego has a built-in 25 watts x 4 channel power RMS MOSFET amplifier as well as front and rear RCA pre-outs, plus subwoofer output, to add external amplifiers. It mounts seamlessly into your dash thanks to RetroSound®'s patented InfiniMount adjustable bracket system.
- Built-in DAB/DAB+ tuner (DAB antenna or DAB antenna adapter required)
- Made for iPod®/iPhone®
- Built-in Bluetooth® connectivity
- Wireless streaming and wireless browsing with any Android® phone
- Two rear-mounted USB ports for iPod®/iPhone® or USB flash drive
- MP3, WMA and FLAC lossless playback through USB
- 32,000 color display
- Authentic push-button styling
- Improved AM/FM RDS tuner with 30 pre-sets
- Two auxiliary inputs for portable devices
- 25 watts x 4 channel RMS power amplifier
- Dual RCA pre-outs plus subwoofer output for external amplifiers
- Patented InfiniMount adjustable shaft system
- Body can be mounted remotely for custom installation using optional extension cable
- Works seamlessly with any of our external amplifiers
- Declaration of Conformity
Note: Bezels, knobs, faceplates, and replacement parts are non-returnable. If you are not sure as to fitment, please contact us.



Motor 1 | Motor 2 | Motor 4 | Motor 5 | Motor 6 | Motor 7 | |
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Compatible Faces | Laguna | Daytona Detroit Hermosa Huntington Monterey Redondo Santa Cruz Wonderbar |
Daytona Detroit Huntington Long Beach Monterey Redondo RS Santa Cruz Wonderbar |
Redondo RT | Huntington Monterey Redondo RS San Diego Santa Cruz Wonderbar |
Huntington Monterey Redondo RS Santa Barbara Santa Cruz Wonderbar |
SiriusXM-Ready™ | North America Only | |||||
Built-in DAB/DAB+ Tuner | Outside North America | Outside North America | ||||
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Built-in Bluetooth® | ![]() |
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USB Port for WMA/MP3 Music Files | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
Auxiliary Inputs | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Display | White | 32,000 Color Display | 32,000 Color Display | 32,000 Color Display | 32,000 Color Display | 32,000 Color Display |
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AM/FM RDS Tuner with 30 Pre-sets | ![]() |
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Selectable Tuner with USA/EU/Japan Frequencies | ![]() |
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Power Output | 18 watts x 4 | 25 watts x 4 | 25 watts x 4 | 25 watts x 4 | 25 watts x 4 | 25 watts x 4 |
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Subwoofer Output with Variable Crossover | ![]() |
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Selectable 12/24 Hour Clock | ![]() |
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Non-Volatile Memory | ![]() |
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For more information, see the user's manual, or browse our support page.

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Tuning Range (USA, EUR, AUS, JAP, RUS tuning capable) with RDS | 87.5-107.9MHz |
Antenna Terminal | External Antenna Connector |
Usable Sensitivity | 12.5 dBs |
Selectivity | 75 dB @ 400kHz |
Signal to Noise Ratio | 62 dB (Stereo), 67 dB (mono) |
Harmonic Distortion @ 1 kHz | 0.8% (stereo), 0.5% (mono) |
Separation | 32 dB @ 1kHz |
Frequency Response | 30-16,000 Hz |
AM (EU and US Tuning Capable) |
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Tuning Range (USA, EUR, AUS, JAP, RUS tuning capable) | 530-1710 kHz |
Antenna Terminal | External Antenna Connector |
Digital Audio (DAB/DAB+) |
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Tuning Range | 174.9mHz-239.2mHz |
Antenna Terminal | DAB Antenna Connector |
General |
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Dimensions (radio face & push-buttons only) | 3.5”W x 1.5” H x 1.05” D |
Dimensions (radio body) | 3.96”W x 1.98”H x 4.30”D |
Power Requirements | 10.5-14.4 volts |
Current Consumption (during operation) | Max. 15A |
Current Consumption (car off) | <3.5 mA |
Output Power (@ 14.4 volts @ 4 ohm @ 1% THD) | 25x4 watts RMS 45x4 watts Max Power |
Output Impedance | 4 |
Low Level Output (4 channels) | 2.85 volts |
EROM | Non-Volatile Memory |
AUX 1 Input (AUX cable length, 8”) | >300 mV / 6 kΩ |
AUX 2 Input (AUX cable length, 8”) | >300 mV / 6 kΩ |
USB 1 Input (USB cable length, 40”) | 5V (USB female input) |
USB 2 Input (USB cable length, 40”) | 5V (USB female input) |