| General information |
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| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
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| Model | Ponton |
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| Generation | W120 Sedan (facelift 1959) |
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| Modification (Engine) | 180 b (68 Hp) |
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| Start of production | July, 1959 year |
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| End of production | August, 1961 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Sedan |
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| Seats | 5 |
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| Doors | 5 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
10.9 l/100 km
21.58 US mpg25.92 UK mpg9.17 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 21 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 21 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 20 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
135 km/h
83.89 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 15.7 kg/Hp, 63.8 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 8.3 kg/Nm, 121.1 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 68 Hp @ 4400 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 35.8 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
129 Nm @ 2500 rpm.
95.15 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Engine Model/Code | M 121 B IV b / 121.923 |
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| Engine displacement |
1897 cm3
115.76 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Position of cylinders | Inline |
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| Cylinder Bore |
85 mm
3.35 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
83.6 mm
3.29 in. |
| Compression ratio | 7 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
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| Fuel System | Carburettor |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain | SOHC |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1065 kg
2347.92 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
1615 kg
3560.47 lbs. |
| Max load |
550 kg
1212.54 lbs. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
56 l
14.79 US gal | 12.32 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4500 mm
177.17 in. |
| Width |
1740 mm
68.5 in. |
| Height |
1560 mm
61.42 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2650 mm
104.33 in. |
| Front track |
1430 mm
56.3 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1475 mm
58.07 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 4 |
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| Front suspension | Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
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| Rear suspension | Trailing arm |
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| Front brakes | Drum |
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| Rear brakes | Drum |
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| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
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