Mercedes Benz 180 (120) Technical Specifications

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  • Years of Manufacture: 1953 - 1962
  • Number Built: 118,234
  • Price at Introduction:
    • 180 1953 - 1954: DM 9,950
    • 180 1954 - 1956: DM 9,450
    • 180 1956 - 1961: DM 8,700
    • 180 from August 1961: DM 8,950
    • 180 from April 1962: DM 9,350
  • Date of Introduction:
    • January, 1953
  • Chassis/Body:
    • Unit Frame and Body
  • Exterior Dimensions:
    • Total Length: 176.4 inches (4480mm)
    • Total Width: 68.5 inches (1740mm)
    • Height at kerb weight: 61.4 inches (1560mm)
    • Wheelbase: 104.3 inches (2650mm)
    • Front Track: 55.9 inches (1420mm)
    • Rear Track: 58.1 inches (1475mm)
  • Kerb Weight:
    • 180: 2596lb (1180kg)
    • 180 (from September 1953): 2640lb (1200kg)
    • 180a/180b/180c: 2662lb (1210kg)
  • Fuel Tank:
    • 14.8 gallons (56.0 liters)
  • Turning Circle:
    • 38.0 ft (11.5 metres)
  • Instruments:
    • Speedometer
    • Petrol gauge
    • Temp warning lamp
    • Oil warning lamp
  • Transmission (Manual, 4 Speed):
    • 1st: 4.05:1
    • 2nd: 2.38:1
    • 3rd: 1.53:1
    • 4th: 1.00:1
  • Clutch:
    • Single cushion disc, dry plate clutch
  • Rear Axle Ratio:
    • 180: 3.89:1
    • 180a/180b/180c: 3.90:1
  • Engine Speed at 100 km/h:
    • 3390 rpm
  • 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):
    • 180: 31.0 seconds
    • 180a/180b/180c: 21.0 seconds
  • Maximum Speed:
    • 180: 126 km/h (78.4 mph)
    • 180a/180b/180c: 136 km/h (84 mph)
  • Engine 4 Cylinder M 136 180:
    • Capacity: 1767cc 107.7ci
    • Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 4 cylinders
    • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
    • Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with one valve per cylinder
    • Fuel System: Solex updraft 32 PICB carburetor
    • Bore and Stroke: 2.95 x 3.94 inches (75 x 100mm)
    • Power: 52 hp @ 4000rpm
    • Torque: 11.4 mkg @ 1800rpm (82.5 ft/lb)
    • Compression Ratio: 6.8:1
  • Engine 4 Cylinder M 136 180a/180c:
    • Capacity: 1897cc 115.7ci
    • Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 4 cylinders
    • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
    • Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with one valve per cylinder
    • Fuel System: Solex updraft 32 PICB carburetor
    • Bore and Stroke: 2.95 x 3.94 inches (75 x 100mm)
    • Power: 65 hp @ 4500rpm
    • Torque: 13 mkg @ 2200rpm (94.0 ft/lb)
    • Compression Ratio: 6.8:1
  • Engine 4 Cylinder M 136 180b:
    • Capacity: 1897cc 115.7ci
    • Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 4 cylinders
    • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
    • Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with one valve per cylinder
    • Fuel System: Solex updraft 34 PICB carburetor
    • Bore and Stroke: 2.95 x 3.94 inches (75 x 100mm)
    • Power: 68 hp @ 4400rpm
    • Torque: 13.2 mkg @ 2200rpm (96.4 ft/lb)
    • Compression Ratio: 7.0:1
  • Ignition and Electrical:
    • 12 volt
    • Coil and alternator
  • Exhaust:
    • Single tail-pipe
  • Suspension:
    • Front: Independent type with coil springs
    • Rear: Swing axle with coil springs (from September 1955 single swing axle)
  • Steering:
    • Recirculating ball, ratio 18.5:1
  • Brakes:
    • 180/180a/180c: Drum, 816 cm 126.5 sq in.
    • 180b: 1064 cm 164.9 sq in.
  • Wheels:
    • 13" Pressed steel disc wheels
  • Tyres:
    • 6.40 x 13
180 Production Schedule
Vehicle
Year
Cars Manufactured
180 (120 I) Sedan
1953
4,362
1954
20,306
1955
17,704
1956
8,464
1957
1,350
Total:
52,186
180a (120 II) Sedan
1957
4,656
1958
15,967
1959
6,730
Total:
27,353
180b (120 III) Sedan
1959
7,314
1960
14,384
1961
7,717
Total:
29,415
180c (120 IV) Sedan
1961
4,980
1962
4,300
Total:
9,280
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