Mercedes Benz 190D (121 and 110) Technical Specifications

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  • Years of Manufacture: 1958 - 1965
  • Number Built:
    • 190D Sedan: 20,629
    • 190Db: 61,309
    • 190Dc: 225,645
  • Price at Introduction:
    • 190D 4 Door Sedan: DM 9,950
    • 190Dc 4 Door Sedan: DM 10,450
    • 190Dc 4 Door Sedan (from April 1962): DM 11,100
    • Power Steering (from May 1964): DM 550
    • Automatic Transmission (from September 1963): DM 1,400
  • Date of Introduction:
    • August, 1958
  • Chassis/Body:
    • Unit frame and body
  • Exterior Dimensions (190D/190Db):
    • Total Length: 176.6 inches (4485mm)
    • Total Width: 68.5 inches (1740mm)
    • Height at Kerb Weight Sedan: 61.4 inches (1560mm)
    • Wheelbase: 104.3 inches (2650mm)
  • Exterior Dimensions (190Dc):
    • Total Length: 186.5 inches (4730mm)
    • Total Width: 70.7 inches (1795mm)
    • Height at Kerb Weight Sedan: 58.8 inches (1495mm)
    • Wheelbase: 106.3 inches (2700mm)
  • Track (190D/190Db):
    • Front: 56.2 inches (1430mm)
    • Rear: 58.1 inches (1475mm)
  • Track (190Dc to Aug 1963):
    • Front: 58.0 inches (1468mm)
    • Rear: 58.5 inches (1485mm)
  • Track (190Dc from Aug 1963):
    • Front: 58.3 inches (1482mm)
    • Rear: 58.5 inches (1485mm)
  • Kerb Weight:
    • 190D/190Db: 2750lb (1250kg)
    • 190Dc: 2904lb (1320kg)
  • Fuel Tank:
    • 190D/190Db: 14.8 gallons (56.0 liters)
    • 190Dc: 13.5 gallons (52.0 liters)
  • Turning Circle:
    • 38.0 ft (11.5 metres)
  • Instruments:
    • Speedometer
    • Petrol gauge
    • Temp warning lamp
    • Oil warning lamp
  • Manual Transmission (190D/190Db):
    • 1st: 4.05:1
    • 2nd: 2.38:1
    • 3rd: 1.53:1
    • 4th: 1.00:1
  • Manual Transmission (190Dc):
    • 1st: 4.05:1
    • 2nd: 2.28:1
    • 3rd: 1.53:1
    • 4th: 1.00:1
  • Automatic Transmission (190Dc):
    • 1st: 3.98:1
    • 2nd: 2.52:1
    • 3rd: 1.58:1
    • 4th: 1.00:1
  • Clutch:
    • Single cushion disc, dry plate clutch
  • Rear Axle Ratio:
    • 190D/190Db: 3.70:1
    • 190Dc: 3.92:1
  • Engine Speed at 100 km/h:
    • 3300 rpm
  • 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):
    • 29.0 seconds manual, 30 seconds automatic (approx)
  • Maximum Speed:
    • 190D/190Db: 126 km/h (78 mph)
    • 190Dc: 130 km/h (81 mph)
  • Engine 6 Cylinder Diesel OM 621 190D/190Db:
    • Capacity: 1897cc 115.7ci
    • Type: Diesel, 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: Bosch injection pump (pre-combustion chamber)
    • Bore and Stroke: 3.35 x 3.29 inches (85 x 83.6mm)
    • Power: 50 hp (DIN) @ 4000rpm
    • Torque: 11 mkg @ 2200rpm (79.5 ft/lb)
    • Compression Ratio: 21.0:1
  • Engine 6 Cylinder Diesel OM 621 190Dc:
    • Capacity: 1988cc 121.27ci
    • Type: Diesel, 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: Bosch injection pump (pre-combustion chamber)
    • Bore and Stroke: 3.43 x 3.29 inches (87 x 83.6mm)
    • Power: 55 hp (DIN) @ 4200rpm
    • Torque: 11.5 mkg @ 2400rpm (87.0 ft/lb)
    • Compression Ratio: 21.0:1
  • 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
    • From 1963 "Air" suspension available as an option
  • Steering:
    • Recirculating ball
    • 190D/190Db: Ratio 18.5:1 (3.75 turns)
    • 190Dc: Ratio 21.4:1; from May 1964 servo assisted 17.3:1 (3.2 turns)
  • Brakes:
    • 190D/190Db: Drum, 1064 cm sq. 164.9 sq in.
    • 190Dc: Drum, 1064 cm sq. 164.9 sq in., servo assisted from August 1963 with discs at front
  • Wheels:
    • 13" Pressed steel disc wheels
  • Tyres:
    • 190D/190Db: 6.70 x 13
    • 190Dc: 7.00 x 13
190D Production Schedule
Vehicle
Year
Cars Manufactured
190D (121 I) Sedan
1958
5,469
1959
15,160
Total:
20,629
190Db (121 II) Sedan
1959
13,709
1960
29,116
1961
18,484
Total:
61,309
190Dc (110) Sedan
1961
12,882
1962
45,414
1963
60,784
1964
64,422
1965
42,143
Total:
225,645
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