Mercedes-Benz Top Speed

W128 sedan

160.00 km/h

or 99.42 mp/h

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model Ponton
Generation W128 Sedan
Modification (Engine) 220 SE (115 Hp)
Start of production April, 1958 year
End of production August, 1959 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 10.7 l/100 km 21.98 US mpg26.4 UK mpg9.35 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h15 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph15 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 14.3 sec
Maximum speed 160 km/h 99.42 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 11.7 kg/Hp, 85.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.2 kg/Nm, 138.3 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 115 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Power per litre 52.4 Hp/l
Torque 186 Nm @ 3800 rpm. 137.19 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 127 I / 127.980
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 8.7
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1345 kg 2965.22 lbs.
Max. weight 1810 kg 3990.37 lbs.
Max load 465 kg 1025.15 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 62 l 16.38 US gal | 13.64 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4750 mm 187.01 in.
Width 1740 mm 68.5 in.
Height 1560 mm 61.42 in.
Wheelbase 2820 mm 111.02 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