Mercedes-Benz Ponton W120 Sedan  (facelift 1959)
Mercedes-Benz Ponton W120 Sedan  (facelift 1959) - Photo 2
Mercedes-Benz Ponton W120 Sedan  (facelift 1959) - Photo 3

Key specs

Mercedes-Benz Ponton Sedan July, 1959, August, 1961

What is the body type?Sedan, 5 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy?6.8 l/100 km
How fast is the car?110 km/h
0-100 km/h: 36 sec
How much power?43 Hp, 101 Nm
What is the engine size? l
1767 cm3
How many cylinders?4, Inline
How long is this vehicle?4500 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1740 mm
What is the curb weigh?1210 kg
What is the gross weigh?1660 kg
How many gears?4
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

July, 1959-August, 1961 Mercedes-Benz Ponton W120 Sedan (facelift 1959) 180 Db (43 Hp) Specs August, 1961

General information
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Model Ponton
Generation Ponton (facelift 1959)
Modification (Engine) 180 Db (43 Hp)
Start of production July, 1959
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Seats5
Doors5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 6.8 l/100 km 34.59 US mpg
41.54 UK mpg
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h36 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph36 sec
Maximum speed110 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio28.1 kg/Hp kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 43 Hp @ 3500 rpm.
Power per litre 24.3 Hp/l
Torque 101 Nm @ 2000 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement1767 cm3
Number of cylinders4
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore75 mm
Piston Stroke100 mm
Compression ratio19
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemDiesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1210 kg
Max. weight 1660 kg
Max load 450 kg
Fuel tank capacity 56 l
Dimensions
Length 4500 mm
Width 1740 mm
Height 1560 mm
Wheelbase 2650 mm
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 4
Front suspension Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Trailing arm
Front brakes Drum
Rear brakes Drum
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls