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1953 Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan 180 D (40 Hp)

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz Ponton Sedan 1953, 1954, 1955

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan 180 D (40 Hp)?6.3 l/100 km
37.34 US mpg
44.84 UK mpg
15.87 km/l
How fast is the car, 1953 W120 Sedan 180 D (40 Hp)?110 km/h | 68.35 mph
0-100 km/h: 39 sec
0-60 mph: 37.1 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz Ponton Sedan 1953 180 D (40 Hp)?40 Hp, 101 Nm
74.49 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz Ponton Sedan 1953 180 D (40 Hp)?1.8 l
1767 cm3
107.83 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1953 Mercedes-Benz 180 D (40 Hp)?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan Sedan 1953 180 D (40 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton Sedan?4460 mm
175.59 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton Sedan?1740 mm
68.5 in.
What is the curb weight, 1953 Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan 180 D (40 Hp)?1200 kg
2645.55 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1953 Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan 180 D (40 Hp)?1650 kg
3637.63 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1953 Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan 180 D (40 Hp)?4, manual transmission

Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan 180 D (40 Hp) 1953, 1954, 1955 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model Ponton
Generation W120 Sedan
Modification (Engine) 180 D (40 Hp)
Start of production October, 1953 year
End of production September, 1955 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 6.3 l/100 km 37.34 US mpg
44.84 UK mpg
15.87 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h39 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph39 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 37.1 sec
Maximum speed 110 km/h 68.35 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 30 kg/Hp, 33.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 11.9 kg/Nm, 84.2 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 40 Hp @ 3200 rpm.
Power per litre 22.6 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
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHV
Engine oil capacity 4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
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Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1200 kg 2645.55 lbs.
Max. weight 1650 kg 3637.63 lbs.
Max load 450 kg 992.08 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 1450 mm 57.09 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