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1959 Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan (facelift 1959) 180 Db (43 Hp)

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz Ponton Sedan 1959, 1960, 1961

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan (facelift 1959)?Sedan, 5 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan (facelift 1959) 180 Db (43 Hp)?6.8 l/100 km
34.59 US mpg
41.54 UK mpg
14.71 km/l
How fast is the car, 1959 W120 Sedan (facelift 1959) 180 Db (43 Hp)?110 km/h | 68.35 mph
0-100 km/h: 36 sec
0-60 mph: 34.2 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz Ponton Sedan 1959 180 Db (43 Hp)?43 Hp, 101 Nm
74.49 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz Ponton Sedan 1959 180 Db (43 Hp)?1.8 l
1767 cm3
107.83 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 180 Db (43 Hp)?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan (facelift 1959) Sedan 1959 180 Db (43 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton Sedan?4500 mm
177.17 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton Sedan?1740 mm
68.5 in.
What is the curb weight, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan (facelift 1959) 180 Db (43 Hp)?1210 kg
2667.59 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan (facelift 1959) 180 Db (43 Hp)?1660 kg
3659.67 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan (facelift 1959) 180 Db (43 Hp)?4, manual transmission

Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan (facelift 1959) 180 Db (43 Hp) 1959, 1960, 1961 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model Ponton
Generation W120 Sedan (facelift 1959)
Modification (Engine) 180 Db (43 Hp)
Start of production July, 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 6.8 l/100 km 34.59 US mpg
41.54 UK mpg
14.71 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h36 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph36 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 34.2 sec
Maximum speed 110 km/h 68.35 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 28.1 kg/Hp, 35.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 12 kg/Nm, 83.5 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 43 Hp @ 3500 rpm.
Power per litre 24.3 Hp/l
Torque 101 Nm @ 2000 rpm. 74.49 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code OM 636 VII / 636.930
Engine displacement 1767 cm3 107.83 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 75 mm 2.95 in.
Piston Stroke 100 mm 3.94 in.
Compression ratio 19:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Precombustion chamber injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHV
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1210 kg 2667.59 lbs.
Max. weight 1660 kg 3659.67 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 and type of gearbox 4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Trailing arm
Front brakesDrum
Rear brakesDrum
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls