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Mercedes-Benz Ponton W120 Sedan (facelift 1959)

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Mercedes-Benz Ponton W120 Sedan (facelift 1959)

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4 versions · 2 Diesel fuel · 2 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
180 Db (43 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 43 KM 1959–1961
180 Dc (48 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 48 KM 1961–1962
180 b (68 KM) Selected Gasoline 68 KM 1959–1961
180 c (68 KM) Selected Gasoline 68 KM 1961–1962

Selected engine version

180 Db (43 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1959–1961

Engine power
43KM
Torque
101Nm
Engine displacement
1,767cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
36s
Maximum speed
110km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Ponton
Version
W120 Sedan (facelift 1959)
Engine
180 Db (43 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1959
End of production
1961
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
110 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
36 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
6.8 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
Power
43 KM @ 3500 obr./min
Torque
101 Nm @ 2000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
56 l
Curb weight
1210 kg
Gross weight
1660 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4500 mm
Width
1740 mm
Height
1560 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1475 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 Dc (48 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1961–1962

Engine power
48KM
Torque
108Nm
Engine displacement
1,988cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
36s
Maximum speed
110km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Ponton
Version
W120 Sedan (facelift 1959)
Engine
180 Dc (48 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1961
End of production
1962
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

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

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Engine

Engine model / code
OM621IV/621.914
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1988 cm³
Fuel injection system
Wtrysk do komory wstępnego spalania
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
87 mm
Piston stroke
83.6 mm
Compression ratio
21
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Power
48 KM @ 3800 obr./min
Torque
108 Nm @ 2000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
56 l
Curb weight
1210 kg
Gross weight
1660 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4500 mm
Width
1740 mm
Height
1560 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
Front track
1440 mm
Rear track
1485 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 b (68 KM)

Gasoline · 1959–1961

Engine power
68KM
Torque
129Nm
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 (facelift 1959)
Engine
180 b (68 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1959
End of production
1961
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
M121BIVb/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
7
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Power
68 KM @ 4400 obr./min
Torque
129 Nm @ 2500 obr./min

Volume and weight

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

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4500 mm
Width
1740 mm
Height
1560 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1475 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 c (68 KM)

Gasoline · 1961–1962

Engine power
68KM
Torque
145Nm
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 (facelift 1959)
Engine
180 c (68 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1961
End of production
1962
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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What is a VIN?

Engine

Engine model / code
M121BVIII/121.927
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
7
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Power
68 KM @ 4400 obr./min
Torque
145 Nm @ 2500 obr./min

Volume and weight

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

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4500 mm
Width
1740 mm
Height
1560 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
Front track
1440 mm
Rear track
1485 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