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Specs of Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan 180 (52 Hp) /1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan 180 (52 Hp) /Sedan 1953 - 1957/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan 180 (52 Hp)?
8.7 l/100 km
27 US mpg
32.5 UK mpg
11.5 km/l
How fast is 1953 W120 Sedan 180 (52 Hp)?
125 km/h | 78 mph
0-100 km/h: 31 sec
0-60 mph: 29.5 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz Ponton Sedan 1953 180 (52 Hp)?
52 Hp, 112 Nm
83 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz Ponton Sedan 1953 180 (52 Hp)?
1.8 l
1767 cm3
107.83 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1953 Mercedes-Benz 180 (52 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan Sedan 1953 180 (52 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton Sedan?
4460 mm
175.59 in.
What is the width of 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton Sedan?
1740 mm
68.5 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1953 Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan 180 (52 Hp)?
1150 kg
2535 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1953 Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan 180 (52 Hp)?
1600 kg
3527 lbs.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1953 Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan 180 (52 Hp)?
4, manual transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
180 (52 Hp)
Start of production
July, 1953
End of production
June, 1957
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
8.7 l/100 km 27 US mpg
32.5 UK mpg
11.5 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
31 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
31 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
29.5 sec
Maximum speed
125 km/h 78 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
22.1 kg/Hp, 45.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
10.3 kg/Nm, 97.4 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
52 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre
29.4 Hp/l
Torque
112 Nm @ 1800 rpm. 83 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 136 VII / 136.925
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
6.7:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine oil capacity
4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
9 l 9.51 US qt | 7.92 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1150 kg 2535 lbs.
Max. weight
1600 kg 3527 lbs.
Max load
450 kg 992 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity
56 l 14.79 US gal | 12.32 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
4460 mm 175.59 in.
Width
1740 mm 68.5 in.
Height
1560 mm 61.42 in.
Wheelbase
2650 mm 104.33 in.
Front track
1420 mm 55.91 in.
Rear (Back) track
1460 mm 57.48 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, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Drum
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering type
Recirculating-ball steering