Mercedes Benz 170D (136) Technical Specifications

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  • Years of Manufacture: 1949 - 1955
  • Number Built: 61,695
  • Price at Introduction:
    • 170D Sedan May, 1949: DM 9,200
    • 170D Sedan January, 1950: DM 8,620
    • 170Da Sedan: DM 8,900
    • 170DS Sedan: DM 10,985
    • 170S-D Sedan: DM 9,350
  • Date of Introduction:
    • May, 1949
  • Chassis/Body:
    • X Shaped Oval Tube Chassis
  • Exterior Dimensions 170D:
    • Total Length: 168.7 inches (4285mm)
    • Total Width: 62.2 inches (1580mm)
    • Height at kerb weight: 63.4 inches (1610mm)
    • Wheelbase: 112.0 inches (2845mm)
    • Front Track: 51.6 inches (1310mm)
    • Rear Track: 51.0 inches (1296mm)
  • Exterior Dimensions 170Da / 170Db:
    • Total Length: 168.7 inches (4285mm)
    • Total Width: 64.2 inches (1630mm)
    • Height at kerb weight: 63.4 inches (1616mm)
    • Wheelbase: 112.0 inches (2845mm)
    • Front Track 170Da: 51.6 inches (1310mm)
    • Front Track 170Db: 51.6 inches (1310mm)
    • Rear Track 170Da: 52.8 inches (1342mm)
    • Rear Track 170Db: 53.5 inches (1360mm)
  • Exterior Dimensions 170DS:
    • Total Length: 175.4 inches (4455mm)
    • Total Width: 66.3 inches (1684mm)
    • Height at kerb weight: 63.4 inches (1610mm)
    • Wheelbase: 112.0 inches (2845mm)
    • Front Track: 51.6 inches (1315mm)
    • Rear Track: 56.5 inches (1435mm)
  • Exterior Dimensions 170S-D:
    • Total Length: 175.2 inches (4450mm)
    • Total Width: 66.3 inches (1684mm)
    • Height at kerb weight: 62.6 inches (1590mm)
    • Wheelbase: 112.0 inches (2845mm)
    • Front Track: 51.6 inches (1315mm)
    • Rear Track: 56.5 inches (1435mm)
  • Kerb Weight:
    • 170D: 2750lb (1250kg)
    • 170Da / 170Db: 2750lb (1250kg)
    • 170DS: 2805lb (1275kg)
    • 170S-D: 2860lb (1300kg)
  • Fuel Tank:
    • 170D: 9.8 gallons (37.0 liters)
    • 170Da / 170Db: 9.8 gallons (37.0 liters)
    • 170DS: 12.4 gallons (47.0 liters)
    • 170S-D: 12.4 gallons (47.0 liters)
  • Turning Circle:
    • 170D: 37.7ft (11.5 metres)
    • 170Da / 170Db: 37.7ft (11.5 metres)
    • 170DS: 39.37ft (12.0 metres)
    • 170S-D: 39.37ft (12.0 metres)
  • Instruments:
    • Speedometer
    • Petrol gauge
    • Temp warning lamp
    • Oil warning lamp
  • Transmission (Manual, 4 Speed):
    • 1st: 4.025:1
    • 2nd: 2.280:1
    • 3rd: 1.420:1
    • 4th: 1.00:1
  • Clutch:
    • Single cushion disc, dry plate clutch
  • Rear Axle Ratio:
    • 4.125:1
  • Engine Speed at 100 km/h:
    • 3300 rpm
  • 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):
    • 170D: 58.0 seconds
  • Maximum Speed:
    • 170D: 100 km/h (62 mph)
    • 170Da / 170Db: 105 km/h (65 mph)
    • 170DS: 105 km/h (65 mph)
    • 170S-D: 105 km/h (65 mph)
  • Engine 4 Cylinder Diesel OM 636 170D:
    • Capacity: 1697cc
    • Type: Watercooled diesel, reciprocating piston type with 4 cylinders
    • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
    • Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with one valve per cylinder
    • Fuel System: Bosh injection pump with pre-combustion chamber
    • Bore and Stroke: 2.90 x 3.94 inches (73.5 x 100mm)
    • Power: 38 hp @ 3200rpm
    • Torque: 9.8 mkg @ 2000rpm (70.9 ft/lb)
    • Compression Ratio: 19:1
  • Engine 4 Cylinder Diesel OM 636 170Da / 170Db:
    • Capacity: 1767cc
    • Type: Watercooled diesel, reciprocating piston type with 4 cylinders
    • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
    • Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with one valve per cylinder
    • Fuel System: Bosh injection pump with pre-combustion chamber
    • Bore and Stroke: 2.95 x 3.94 inches (75 x 100mm)
    • Power: 40 hp @ 3200rpm
    • Torque: 9.8 mkg @ 2000rpm (70.9 ft/lb)
    • Compression Ratio: 19:1
  • Engine 4 Cylinder Diesel OM 636 170DS / 170S-D:
    • Capacity: 1767cc
    • Type: Watercooled diesel, reciprocating piston type with 4 cylinders
    • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
    • Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with one valve per cylinder
    • Fuel System: Bosh injection pump with pre-combustion chamber
    • Bore and Stroke: 2.95 x 3.94 inches (75 x 100mm)
    • Power: 40 hp @ 3200rpm
    • Torque: 10.3 mkg @ 2000rpm (74.5 ft/lb)
    • Compression Ratio: 19:1
  • 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
  • Steering:
    • 170D: Worm and ball, ratio 14.4:1
    • 170Da / 170Db: Worm and ball, ratio 14.4:1
    • 170DS: Worm and ball, ratio 13.9:1
    • 170S-D: Worm and ball, ratio 14.4:1
  • Brakes:
    • 170D: Drum, 564 cm sq. 87.4 sq in.
    • 170Da / 170Db: Drum, 736 cm sq. 114.0 sq in.
    • 170DS: Drum, 736 cm sq. 114.0 sq in.
    • 170S-D: Drum, 736 cm sq. 114.0 sq in.
  • Wheels:
    • 16" Pressed steel disc wheels
  • Tyres:
    • 5.50 x 16
170D Production Schedule
Vehicle
Year
Cars Manufactured
170D, 170Da and 170Db (136 I-VI) Sedan
1949
907
1950
5,609
1951
14,622
1952
8,115
1953
4,570
Total:
33,823
170DS (191) Sedan
1952
6,734
1953
6,251
Total:
12,985
170S-D (136 VIII)
1953
6,494
1954
5,992
1955
2,401
Total:
14,887
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