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Mercedes-Benz Ponton W120 Sedan

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Mercedes-Benz Ponton W120 Sedan

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4 versions · 2 Diesel fuel · 2 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
180 D (40 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 40 KM 1953–1955
180 D (43 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 43 KM 1955–1959
180 (52 KM) Selected Gasoline 52 KM 1953–1957
180 a (65 KM) Selected Gasoline 65 KM 1957–1959

Selected engine version

180 D (40 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1953–1955

Engine power
40KM
Torque
101Nm
Engine displacement
1,767cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
39s
Maximum speed
110km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Ponton
Version
W120 Sedan
Engine
180 D (40 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1953
End of production
1955
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
110 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
39 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
6.3 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
OM636VII/636.930
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1767 cm³
Fuel injection system
Wtrysk do komory wstępnego spalania
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
75 mm
Piston stroke
100 mm
Compression ratio
19
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Power
40 KM @ 3200 obr./min
Torque
101 Nm @ 2000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
56 l
Curb weight
1200 kg
Gross weight
1650 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4460 mm
Width
1740 mm
Height
1560 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
Front track
1420 mm
Rear track
1450 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Drum
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
ABS
no

Selected engine version

180 D (43 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1955–1959

Engine power
43KM
Torque
101Nm
Engine displacement
1,767cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
39s
Maximum speed
110km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Ponton
Version
W120 Sedan
Engine
180 D (43 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1955
End of production
1959
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
110 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
39 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
6.3 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
OM636VII/636.930
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1767 cm³
Fuel injection system
Wtrysk do komory wstępnego spalania
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
75 mm
Piston stroke
100 mm
Compression ratio
19
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Power
43 KM @ 3500 obr./min
Torque
101 Nm @ 2000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
56 l
Curb weight
1200 kg
Gross weight
1650 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4460 mm
Width
1740 mm
Height
1560 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
Front track
1420 mm
Rear track
1460 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Drum
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
ABS
no

Selected engine version

180 (52 KM)

Gasoline · 1953–1957

Engine power
52KM
Torque
112Nm
Engine displacement
1,767cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
31s
Maximum speed
125km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Ponton
Version
W120 Sedan
Engine
180 (52 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1953
End of production
1957
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
125 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
31 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.7 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M136VII/136.925
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1767 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
75 mm
Piston stroke
100 mm
Compression ratio
6.7
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Coolant capacity
9 l
Power
52 KM @ 4000 obr./min
Torque
112 Nm @ 1800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
56 l
Curb weight
1150 kg
Gross weight
1600 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4460 mm
Width
1740 mm
Height
1560 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
Front track
1420 mm
Rear track
1460 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Drum
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
ABS
no

Selected engine version

180 a (65 KM)

Gasoline · 1957–1959

Engine power
65KM
Torque
127Nm
Engine displacement
1,897cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
21s
Maximum speed
135km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Ponton
Version
W120 Sedan
Engine
180 a (65 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1957
End of production
1959
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
135 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
21 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
10.9 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M121BIV/121.923
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1897 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
85 mm
Piston stroke
83.6 mm
Compression ratio
6.8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Coolant capacity
9 l
Power
65 KM @ 4500 obr./min
Torque
127 Nm @ 2200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
56 l
Curb weight
1065 kg
Gross weight
1615 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4485 mm
Width
1740 mm
Height
1560 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
Front track
1420 mm
Rear track
1460 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Drum
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
ABS
no