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Mercedes-Benz Fintail (W111)

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8 versions · 8 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
220 b (95 KM) Selected Gasoline 95 KM 1959–1965
220 b (95 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 95 KM 1959–1965
220 Sb (110 KM) Selected Gasoline 110 KM 1959–1965
220 Sb (110 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 110 KM 1959–1965
220 SEb (120 KM) Selected Gasoline 120 KM 1959–1965
220 SEb (120 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 120 KM 1959–1965
230 S (120 KM) Selected Gasoline 120 KM 1965–1968
230 S (120 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 120 KM 1965–1968

Selected engine version

220 b (95 KM)

Gasoline · 1959–1965

Engine power
95 KM
Torque
169 Nm
Engine displacement
2,195 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
16 s
Maximum speed
155 km/h
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Fintail
Version
Fintail (W111)
Engine
220 b (95 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1959
End of production
1965
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
155 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
16 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
11.2 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M180IV/180.940
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2195 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Piston stroke
72.8 mm
Compression ratio
8.7
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Power
95 KM @ 4800 obr./min
Torque
169 Nm @ 3200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Curb weight
1320 kg
Gross weight
1835 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4875 mm
Width
1795 mm
Height
1510 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
Front track
1470 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
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
ABS
no

Selected engine version

220 b (95 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1959–1965

Engine power
95 KM
Torque
169 Nm
Engine displacement
2,195 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
16 s
Maximum speed
150 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Fintail
Version
Fintail (W111)
Engine
220 b (95 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1959
End of production
1965
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
150 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
16 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
11.2 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M180IV/180.940
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2195 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Piston stroke
72.8 mm
Compression ratio
8.7
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Power
95 KM @ 4800 obr./min
Torque
169 Nm @ 3200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Curb weight
1320 kg
Gross weight
1835 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4875 mm
Width
1795 mm
Height
1510 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
Front track
1470 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
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
ABS
no

Selected engine version

220 Sb (110 KM)

Gasoline · 1959–1965

Engine power
110 KM
Torque
172 Nm
Engine displacement
2,195 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
15 s
Maximum speed
165 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Fintail
Version
Fintail (W111)
Engine
220 Sb (110 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1959
End of production
1965
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
165 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
15 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
10.7 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M180V/180.941
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2195 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Piston stroke
72.8 mm
Compression ratio
8.7
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Power
110 KM @ 5000 obr./min
Torque
172 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Curb weight
1330 kg
Gross weight
1845 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4875 mm
Width
1795 mm
Height
1500 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
Front track
1470 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
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
ABS
no

Selected engine version

220 Sb (110 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1959–1965

Engine power
110 KM
Torque
172 Nm
Engine displacement
2,195 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
13.6 s
Maximum speed
160 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Fintail
Version
Fintail (W111)
Engine
220 Sb (110 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1959
End of production
1965
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
160 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
13.6 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
10.7 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M180V/180.941
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2195 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Piston stroke
72.8 mm
Compression ratio
8.7
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Power
110 KM @ 5000 obr./min
Torque
172 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Curb weight
1330 kg
Gross weight
1845 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4875 mm
Width
1795 mm
Height
1500 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
Front track
1470 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
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
ABS
no

Selected engine version

220 SEb (120 KM)

Gasoline · 1959–1965

Engine power
120 KM
Torque
189 Nm
Engine displacement
2,195 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.8 s
Maximum speed
170 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Fintail
Version
Fintail (W111)
Engine
220 SEb (120 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1959
End of production
1965
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
170 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.8 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
10.7 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M127III/127.982
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2195 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Piston stroke
72.8 mm
Compression ratio
8.7
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Power
120 KM @ 4800 obr./min
Torque
189 Nm @ 3900 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Curb weight
1360 kg
Gross weight
1875 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4875 mm
Width
1795 mm
Height
1510 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
Front track
1470 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
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
ABS
no

Selected engine version

220 SEb (120 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1959–1965

Engine power
120 KM
Torque
189 Nm
Engine displacement
2,195 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.7 s
Maximum speed
165 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Fintail
Version
Fintail (W111)
Engine
220 SEb (120 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1959
End of production
1965
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
165 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.7 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
10.7 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M127III/127.982
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2195 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Piston stroke
72.8 mm
Compression ratio
8.7
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Power
120 KM @ 4800 obr./min
Torque
189 Nm @ 3900 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Curb weight
1360 kg
Gross weight
1875 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4875 mm
Width
1795 mm
Height
1510 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
Front track
1470 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
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
ABS
no

Selected engine version

230 S (120 KM)

Gasoline · 1965–1968

Engine power
120 KM
Torque
179 Nm
Engine displacement
2,306 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.5 s
Maximum speed
175 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Fintail
Version
Fintail (W111)
Engine
230 S (120 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1965
End of production
1968
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
175 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.5 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
11.2 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M180VIII/180.947
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2306 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
82 mm
Piston stroke
72.8 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Power
120 KM @ 5400 obr./min
Torque
179 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Curb weight
1350 kg
Gross weight
1850 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4875 mm
Width
1795 mm
Height
1500 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
Front track
1482 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
Hydropneumatic element, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
ABS
no

Selected engine version

230 S (120 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1965–1968

Engine power
120 KM
Torque
179 Nm
Engine displacement
2,306 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
13.9 s
Maximum speed
170 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Fintail
Version
Fintail (W111)
Engine
230 S (120 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1965
End of production
1968
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
170 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
13.9 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
11.2 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M180VIII/180.947
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2306 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
82 mm
Piston stroke
72.8 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Power
120 KM @ 5400 obr./min
Torque
179 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Curb weight
1350 kg
Gross weight
1850 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4875 mm
Width
1795 mm
Height
1500 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
Front track
1482 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
Hydropneumatic element, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
ABS
no