Mercedes-Benz Top Speed

W121 sedan (facelift 1959)

145.00 km/h

or 90.10 mp/h

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model Ponton
Generation W121 Sedan (facelift 1959)
Modification (Engine) 190 b (80 Hp)
Start of production June, 1959 year
End of production August, 1961 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 11 l/100 km 21.38 US mpg25.68 UK mpg9.09 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h19 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph19 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 18.1 sec
Maximum speed 145 km/h 90.1 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 15 kg/Hp, 66.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 8.6 kg/Nm, 116.7 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 80 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Power per litre 42.2 Hp/l
Torque 140 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 103.26 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 121 B I b / 121.920
Engine displacement 1897 cm3 115.76 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Position of cylinders Inline
Cylinder Bore 85 mm 3.35 in.
Piston Stroke 83.6 mm 3.29 in.
Compression ratio 8.5
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel System Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1200 kg 2645.55 lbs.
Max. weight 1650 kg 3637.63 lbs.
Max load 450 kg 992.08 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 56 l 14.79 US gal | 12.32 UK gal
Dimensions
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
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