Mercedes-Benz Ponton W121 Sedan
Mercedes-Benz Ponton W121 Sedan   - Photo 2
Mercedes-Benz Ponton W121 Sedan   - Photo 3

Key specs

Mercedes-Benz Ponton Sedan March, 1956, August, 1959

What is the body type?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy?8.9 l/100 km
How fast is the car?140 km/h
0-100 km/h: 20.5 sec
How much power?75 Hp, 136 Nm
What is the engine size? l
1897 cm3
How many cylinders?4, Inline
How long is this vehicle?4485 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1740 mm
What is the curb weigh?1200 kg
What is the gross weigh?1650 kg
How many gears?4
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

March, 1956-August, 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton W121 Sedan 190 (75 Hp) Specs August, 1959

General information
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Model Ponton
Generation Ponton
Modification (Engine) 190 (75 Hp)
Start of production March, 1956
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Seats5
Doors4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 8.9 l/100 km 26.43 US mpg
31.74 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h20.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph20.5 sec
Maximum speed140 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio16 kg/Hp, kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 75 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power per litre 39.5 Hp/l
Torque 136 Nm @ 2800 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement1897 cm3
Number of cylinders4
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore85 mm
Piston Stroke83.6 mm
Compression ratio7.5
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Engine oil capacity4 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1200 kg
Max. weight 1650 kg
Max load 450 kg
Fuel tank capacity 56 l
Dimensions
Length 4485 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