Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan (facelift 1959) 180 Dc (48 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan (facelift 1959) 180 Dc (48 Hp) /Sedan 1961 - 1962/

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 Dc (48 Hp)?

7.1 l/100 km
33.1 US mpg
39.8 UK mpg
14.1 km/l

How fast is 1961 W120 Sedan (facelift 1959) 180 Dc (48 Hp)?

110 km/h | 68 mph
0-100 km/h: 36 sec
0-60 mph: 34.2 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz Ponton Sedan 1961 180 Dc (48 Hp)?

48 Hp, 108 Nm
80 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz Ponton Sedan 1961 180 Dc (48 Hp)?

2.0 l
1988 cm³
121.32 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1961 Mercedes-Benz 180 Dc (48 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan (facelift 1959) Sedan 1961 180 Dc (48 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1961 Mercedes-Benz Ponton Sedan?

4500 mm
177.17 in.

What is the width of 1961 Mercedes-Benz Ponton Sedan?

1740 mm
68.5 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1961 Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan (facelift 1959) 180 Dc (48 Hp)?

1210 kg
2668 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1961 Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan (facelift 1959) 180 Dc (48 Hp)?

1660 kg
3660 lbs.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1961 Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan (facelift 1959) 180 Dc (48 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 Dc (48 Hp)

Start of production

June, 1961 year

End of production

October, 1962 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

7.1 l/100 km 33.1 US mpg
39.8 UK mpg
14.1 km/l

Fuel Type

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

36 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

36 sec

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

34.2 sec

Maximum speed

110 km/h 68 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

25.2 kg/Hp, 39.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

11.2 kg/Nm, 89.3 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

48 Hp @ 3800 rpm.

Power per litre

24.1 Hp/l

Torque

108 Nm @ 2000 rpm. 80 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

OM 621 IV / 621.914

Engine displacement

1988 cm³ 121.32 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

87 mm 3.43 in.

Piston Stroke

83.6 mm 3.29 in.

Compression ratio

21:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Precombustion chamber injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1210 kg 2668 lbs.

Max. weight

1660 kg 3660 lbs.

Max load

450 kg 992 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

1440 mm 56.69 in.

Rear (Back) track

1485 mm 58.46 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