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Mercedes-Benz Ponton W120 (1953–1959) Specs
Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.
Gen 1
1953 - 1962
W120
Sedan
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Body Style
Chassis
Engines
Quick Specs
Fuel
Fuel
Combined
Combined
Chassis & Body
Engine Lineup
| Trans | Engine | Gears | HP | Fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | 180 | 4 | 52 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 180 a | 4 | 65 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 180 D | 4 | 43 HP | Diesel | — |
| MT | 190 | 4 | 75 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 190 D | 4 | 50 HP | Diesel | — |
| MT | 220 a | 4 | 90 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 220 SE Hydrak | 4 | 120 HP | Petrol | — |
Note: Performance figures may vary based on market and conditions.
Mercedes-Benz Ponton W120 overview
The Mercedes-Benz Ponton (W120) is the 1st generation of the Ponton, built from 1953 to 1959. It is offered as a Sedan with 7 engines (diesel, petrol), from 40 HP to 115 HP. The 190 (75 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 20.5 s, reaches a top speed of 140 km/h and is 4485 mm long.
How much horsepower does the Mercedes-Benz Ponton have?
The Mercedes-Benz Ponton (W120) has 40 HP to 115 HP, depending on the engine: 1.8 Om636 (40 HP), 1.9 Om621 (50 HP), 1.8 M136 (52 HP), 1.8 M136 (65 HP), 1.9 M121 (75 HP), 2.2 M180 (85 HP), 2.2 M127 (115 HP).
What engines are available for the Mercedes-Benz Ponton?
The Mercedes-Benz Ponton is available with 7 engines: 1.8 Om636 (40 HP, diesel), 1.9 Om621 (50 HP, diesel), 1.8 M136 (52 HP, petrol), 1.8 M136 (65 HP, petrol), 1.9 M121 (75 HP, petrol), 2.2 M180 (85 HP, petrol), 2.2 M127 (115 HP, petrol).
What are the dimensions of the Mercedes-Benz Ponton?
The Mercedes-Benz Ponton is 4485 mm long, 1740 mm wide, 1560 mm tall, with a 2650 mm wheelbase.
How fast is the Mercedes-Benz Ponton?
The Mercedes-Benz Ponton 190 (75 Hp) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 20.5 s and has a top speed of 140 km/h.
Advanced Specs
Overview
| Generation | Mercedes-Benz W121 Sedan |
|---|---|
| Year | 1956–1959 |
| Platform | Mercedes-Benz W121 |
| Variant | 190 (75 Hp) |
| Body type | sedan |
| Engine type | Fuel |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
Power & torque
| Power | 75 HP |
|---|---|
| Power @ max rpm | 4600 rpm |
| Torque | 136 Nm |
| Torque @ max rpm | 2800 rpm |
Performance
| Top speed | 140 km/h |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 20.5 s |
| 0–62 mph | 20.5 s |
Engine
| Engine code | M121.920 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1897 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Configuration | inline |
| Bore | 85.0 mm |
| Stroke | 83.6 mm |
| Compression ratio | 7.5 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Injection system | carburettor |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated Engine |
| Valvetrain | sohc |
| Oil capacity | 4.0 L |
| Engine layout | Front Longitudinal |
Drivetrain & transmission
| Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
|---|---|
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Drivetrain architecture | The Internal Combustion Engine Ice Drives The Rear Wheels Of The Vehicle |
| Gearbox type | manual |
| Gears | 4 |
| Gearbox code | 4mt |
| Gearbox manufacturer | Mercedes Benz |
Dimensions
| Length | 4485 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1740 mm |
| Height | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2650 mm |
| Front track | 1430 mm |
| Rear track | 1470 mm |
Mass
| Kerb weight | 1200 kg |
|---|---|
| Max weight | 1650 kg |
| Max load | 450 kg |
Consumption & emissions
| Fuel combined | 8.9 L/100km |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 56.0 L |
Chassis & brakes
| Front suspension | Double Wishbone Transverse Stabilizer |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Trailing Arm |
| Front brakes | drum |
| Rear brakes | drum |
| Steering type | Cone Worm With Recirculation Balls |
Efficiency ratios
| Weight-to-power | 16 kg/Hp, 62.5 Hp/tonne |
|---|---|
| Weight-to-torque | 8.8 kg/Nm, 113.3 Nm/tonne |
Other
| Start Of Production | 1956 |
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| End Of Production | 1959 |
Performance
Engine speed (1k/rpm)
! Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.
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