Mercedes-Benz W121 Sedan (facelift 1959) 190 b (80 Hp) | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Mercedes-Benz W121 Sedan (facelift 1959) 190 b (80 Hp) /Sedan 1959 - 1961/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz W121 Sedan (facelift 1959)?

Sedan, 5 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz W121 Sedan (facelift 1959) 190 b (80 Hp)?

11 l/100 km
21.4 US mpg
25.7 UK mpg
9.1 km/l

How fast is 1959 W121 Sedan (facelift 1959) 190 b (80 Hp)?

145 km/h | 90 mph
0-100 km/h: 19 sec
0-60 mph: 18.1 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz Ponton Sedan 1959 190 b (80 Hp)?

80 Hp, 140 Nm
103 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz Ponton Sedan 1959 190 b (80 Hp)?

1.9 l
1897 cm³
115.76 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 b (80 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz W121 Sedan (facelift 1959) Sedan 1959 190 b (80 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. ICE. 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 W121 Sedan (facelift 1959) 190 b (80 Hp)?

1200 kg
2646 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1959 Mercedes-Benz W121 Sedan (facelift 1959) 190 b (80 Hp)?

1650 kg
3638 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1959 Mercedes-Benz W121 Sedan (facelift 1959) 190 b (80 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

Mercedes-Benz W121 Sedan (facelift 1959) 190 b (80 Hp)

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- Mercedes-Benz Ponton
  - W121 Sedan (facelift 1959)
    - 190 Db (50 Hp)
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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Ponton

Generation

W121 Sedan (facelift 1959)

Modification (Engine)

190 b (80 Hp)

Start of production

June, 1959

End of production

August, 1961

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11 l/100 km 21.4 US mpg
25.7 UK mpg
9.1 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

19 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

19 sec

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

18.1 sec

Maximum speed

145 km/h 90 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

15 kg/Hp, 66.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

8.6 kg/Nm, 116.7 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

80 Hp @ 4800 rpm.

Power per litre

42.2 Hp/l

Torque

140 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 103 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 121 B I b / 121.920

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

8.5:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1200 kg 2646 lbs.

Max. weight

1650 kg 3638 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

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