Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan 180 a (65 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan 180 a (65 Hp) /Sedan 1957 - 1959/

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 a (65 Hp)?

10.9 l/100 km
21.6 US mpg
25.9 UK mpg
9.2 km/l

How fast is 1957 W120 Sedan 180 a (65 Hp)?

135 km/h | 84 mph
0-100 km/h: 21 sec
0-60 mph: 20 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz Ponton Sedan 1957 180 a (65 Hp)?

65 Hp, 127 Nm
94 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz Ponton Sedan 1957 180 a (65 Hp)?

1.9 l
1897 cm³
115.76 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1957 Mercedes-Benz 180 a (65 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan Sedan 1957 180 a (65 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton Sedan?

4485 mm
176.57 in.

What is the width of 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton Sedan?

1740 mm
68.5 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1957 Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan 180 a (65 Hp)?

1065 kg
2348 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1957 Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan 180 a (65 Hp)?

1615 kg
3560 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1957 Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan 180 a (65 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

Mercedes-Benz
- Mercedes-Benz Ponton
  - W120 Sedan
    - 180 D (43 Hp)
    - 180 D (40 Hp)
    - 180 a (65 Hp)
    - 180 (52 Hp)

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Ponton

Generation

W120 Sedan

Modification (Engine)

180 a (65 Hp)

Start of production

June, 1957

End of production

July, 1959

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.9 l/100 km 21.6 US mpg
25.9 UK mpg
9.2 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

21 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

21 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

20 sec

Maximum speed

135 km/h 84 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

16.4 kg/Hp, 61 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

8.4 kg/Nm, 119.2 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

65 Hp @ 4500 rpm.

Power per litre

34.3 Hp/l

Torque

127 Nm @ 2200 rpm. 94 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 121 B IV / 121.923

Engine displacement

1897 cm³ 115.76 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

85 mm 3.35 in.

Piston Stroke

83.6 mm 3.29 in.

Compression ratio

6.8:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

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

1065 kg 2348 lbs.

Max. weight

1615 kg 3560 lbs.

Max load

550 kg 1213 lbs.

Fuel tank capacity

56 l 14.79 US gal | 12.32 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4485 mm 176.57 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