Mercedes Benz 219 (105) Technical Specifications
Mercedes Benz 219 Mercedes Color Codes Years of Manufacture: 1956 - 1959 Number Built: 27,845 Price at Introduction: 219 Sedan: DM 10,500 Servo brakes: DM 300 Hydrak Transmission: DM 450 Date of Introduction: March, 1956 Chassis/Body: Unit frame and body Exterior Dimensions: Total Length Sedan: 184.3 inches (4680mm) Total Width: 68.5 inches (1740mm) Height at Kerb Weight Sedan: 61.4 inches (1560mm) Wheelbase: 108.3 inches (2750mm) Front Track: 56.2 inches (1430mm) Rear Track: 57.9 inches (1470mm) Kerb Weight: 2838lb (1290kg) Fuel Tank: 14.8 gallons (56.0 liters) Hydrak Transmission...	Turning Circle: 38.0 ft (11.5 metres) Instruments: Speedometer Petrol gauge Temp warning lamp Oil warning lamp Transmission: 1st: 3.52:1 2nd: 2.32:1 3rd: 1.52:1 4th: 1.00:1 Clutch: Single cushion disc, dry plate clutch Rear Axle Ratio: 4.10:1 From August 1957: 3.90:1 Engine Speed at 100 km/h: 3320 rpm 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 17.0 seconds (approx) Maximum Speed: 148 km/h (92.0 mph) Engine 6 Cylinder M 180: Capacity: 2195cc 133.9ci Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 6 cylinders Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with one valve per cylinder Fuel System: Dual downdraft Solex 30 PAATJ carburetor Bore and Stroke: 3.15 x 2.87 inches (80 x 72.8mm) Power: 85 hp @ 4800rpm Torque: 16 mkg @ 2400rpm (116 ft/lb) Compression Ratio: 7.6:1 Ignition and Electrical: 12 volt Coil and alternator Exhaust: Single tail-pipe Suspension: Front: Independent type with coil springs Rear: Single joint swing axle with coil springs Steering: Recirculating ball, ratio 21.4:1 (4 turns) Brakes: Drum, 1064 cm sq. 164.9 sq in. Wheels: 13" Pressed steel disc wheels Tyres: 6.40 x 13 219 4 Door Sedan Production Schedule Vehicle Year Cars Manufactured 219 Sedan 1956 5,474   1957 8,505   1958 9,296   1959 4,570   Total: 27,845