Mercedes-Benz Type 180 Ponton sedan



Mercedes-Benz 180 (W120) Technical Specifications
Driving data
Maximum speedm.p.h.km/h
1st gear2642
2nd gear4674
3rd gear72.5117
4th gearapprox. 84135
Climbing abilityGradient
1st gear1 in 2.19 (54%)
2nd gear1 in 3.77 (27.5%)
3rd gear1 in 6.8 (15.5%)
4th gear1 in 11.4 (8.8%)
Fuel
Fuel consumption during average highway driving35-23.5 m.p. Imp. gal.
29-19.5 m.p. US gal.
(8 to 12 ltrs./100 km)
Fuel consumption*26 m.p. Imp. gal.
21.5 m.p. US gal. (10.9 ltrs./100 km)
(measured at 101 km/h)
Tank capacity12.3/14.8 Imp./US gal. (56 ltrs.)
incl. reserve1.1/1.3 Imp./US gal. (5 ltrs.)
Engine
Number of cylinders4
Bore/stroke3.34/3.29 ins. (85/83.6 mm)
Total piston displacement115.75 cu. ins. (1,897 c.c.)
Engine output74 gr.HP/4,700 r.p.m. (acc. to SAE)
Max. speed6,000 r.p.m.
Compression ratio6.8 : 1
Capacity of cooling system with heating2.0/2.4 Imp./US gal. (9 ltrs.)
Capacity of crankcase max./min.7.0/4.4 Imp. pts., 8.5/5.3 US pts.
(4/2.5 ltrs.)
Oil coolingoil water heat exchanger
Dimensions/Weights
Maximum length176⅝ ins.4,485 mm
Maximum width68½ ins.1,740 mm
Maximum height, unloaded61⅞ ins.1,560 mm
Wheelbase104⅜ ins.2,650 mm
Ground clearance, 2 occupants7⅝ ins.195 mm
Turning circle dia. approx.35 ft.10.7 m
Tires6.40-13
Battery12 volts/56 Ah
Curb weight with spare wheels and tools2,560 lbs.1,165 kg
Notes

* Determined at ¾ of maximum speed, max. 110 km/h, less 10%.

Design and equipment subject to modifications.



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