Mercedes-Benz Top Speed

W105 sedan

148.00 km/h

or 91.96 mp/h

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model Ponton
Generation W105 Sedan
Modification (Engine) 219 (85 Hp)
Start of production March, 1956 year
End of production August, 1957 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 11.2 l/100 km 21 US mpg25.22 UK mpg8.93 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h17 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph17 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 16.2 sec
Maximum speed 148 km/h 91.96 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 14.8 kg/Hp, 67.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 8 kg/Nm, 124.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 85 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Power per litre 38.7 Hp/l
Torque 157 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 115.8 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 180 II / 180.921
Engine displacement 2195 cm3 133.95 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Position of cylinders Inline
Cylinder Bore 80 mm 3.15 in.
Piston Stroke 72.8 mm 2.87 in.
Compression ratio 7.6
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel System Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1260 kg 2777.82 lbs.
Max. weight 1725 kg 3802.97 lbs.
Max load 465 kg 1025.15 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 56 l 14.79 US gal | 12.32 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4650 mm 183.07 in.
Width 1740 mm 68.5 in.
Height 1560 mm 61.42 in.
Wheelbase 2750 mm 108.27 in.
Front track 1430 mm 56.3 in.
Rear (Back) track 1470 mm 57.87 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 4
Front suspension Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Trailing arm
Front brakesDrum
Rear brakesDrum
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls