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Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan (facelift 1959) 180 Dc (48 Hp) 1961, 1962
Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan (facelift 1959) 180 Dc (48 Hp) 1961, 1962
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General information

Name

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

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

Ponton
Generation

W120 Sedan (facelift 1959)
Year of production

1961

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

5

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

180 Dc (48 Hp)

Power

48 Hp @ 3800 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

108 Nm @ 2000 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

7.1 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

36 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

110 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
OM 621 IV / 621.914
Power
48 Hp @ 3800 rpm.
Power per litre
24.1 Hp/l
Torque
108 Nm @ 2000 rpm.
Engine displacement
1988 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
87 mm
Piston stroke
83.6 mm
Compression ratio
21
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Fuel type
Diesel
Valve train
SOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1210 kg

Max weight (kg)

1660 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

56 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4500 mm

Width (mm)

1740 mm

Height (mm)

1560 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2650 mm

Front track (mm)

1440 mm

Rear track (mm)

1485 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension system

Trailing arm

Front brakes

Drum

Rear brakes

Drum

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