Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan (facelift 1959) 180 b (68 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan (facelift 1959) 180 b (68 Hp) /Sedan 1959 - 1961/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan (facelift 1959)?

Sedan, 5 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan (facelift 1959) 180 b (68 Hp)?

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

How fast is 1959 W120 Sedan (facelift 1959) 180 b (68 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 1959 180 b (68 Hp)?

68 Hp, 129 Nm
95 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz Ponton Sedan 1959 180 b (68 Hp)?

1.9 l
1897 cm³
115.76 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1959 Mercedes-Benz 180 b (68 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan (facelift 1959) Sedan 1959 180 b (68 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton Sedan?

4500 mm
177.17 in.

What is the width of 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton Sedan?

1740 mm
68.5 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1959 Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan (facelift 1959) 180 b (68 Hp)?

1065 kg
2348 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1959 Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan (facelift 1959) 180 b (68 Hp)?

1615 kg
3560 lbs.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1959 Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan (facelift 1959) 180 b (68 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

Mercedes-Benz
- Mercedes-Benz Ponton
  - W120 Sedan (facelift 1959)
    - 180 Dc (48 Hp)
    - 180 Db (43 Hp)
    - 180 c (68 Hp)
    - 180 b (68 Hp)

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Ponton

Generation

W120 Sedan (facelift 1959)

Modification (Engine)

180 b (68 Hp)

Start of production

July, 1959 year

End of production

August, 1961 year

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

15.7 kg/Hp, 63.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

8.3 kg/Nm, 121.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

68 Hp @ 4400 rpm.

Power per litre

35.8 Hp/l

Torque

129 Nm @ 2500 rpm. 95 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 121 B IV b / 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

7:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

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

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, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Trailing arm

Front brakes

Drum

Rear brakes