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Mercedes-Benz Ponton W121 Sedan

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2 versions · 1 Gasoline · 1 Diesel fuel

Engine Fuel Power Production
190 (75 KM) Selected Gasoline 75 KM 1956–1959
190 D (50 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 50 KM 1958–1959

Selected engine version

190 (75 KM)

Gasoline · 1956–1959

Engine power
75KM
Torque
136Nm
Engine displacement
1,897cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
20.5s
Maximum speed
140km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Ponton
Version
W121 Sedan
Engine
190 (75 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1956
End of production
1959
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
140 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
20.5 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.9 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M121BI/121.920
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
7.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Power
75 KM @ 4600 obr./min
Torque
136 Nm @ 2800 obr./min

Volume and weight

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

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4485 mm
Width
1740 mm
Height
1560 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1470 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

190 D (50 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1958–1959

Engine power
50KM
Torque
107Nm
Engine displacement
1,897cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
29s
Maximum speed
120km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Ponton
Version
W121 Sedan
Engine
190 D (50 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1958
End of production
1959
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

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

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Engine

Engine model / code
OM621I/621.910
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1897 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
85 mm
Piston stroke
83.6 mm
Compression ratio
21
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Coolant capacity
10.3 l
Power
50 KM @ 4000 obr./min
Torque
107 Nm @ 2200 obr./min

Volume and weight

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

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4485 mm
Width
1740 mm
Height
1560 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
Front track
1420 mm
Rear track
1470 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