The Ponton is a car with a moderate acceleration of 39 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h, with a top speed of 110 km/h. It's a decent performer for its time.
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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
39 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
39 sec
Max Speed
110 km/h 68.35 mph
Body & Dimensions
The Ponton is a sedan car with a length of 4460 mm, width of 1740 mm, and height of 1560 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2650 mm, front track of 1420 mm, and rear track of 1460 mm. It has 4 doors and can seat 5 people.
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Rating
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
4460 mm 175.59 in.
Width
1740 mm 68.5 in.
Height
1560 mm 61.42 in.
Wheelbase
2650 mm 104.33 in.
Front Track
1420 mm 55.91 in.
Rear Track
1460 mm 57.48 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Ponton is a fuel-efficient diesel-powered vehicle with a combined fuel consumption of 6.3 l/100 km. It offers a balanced combination of performance and economy.
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Consumption Combined
6.3 l/100 km 37.34 US mpg 44.84 UK mpg 15.87 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Ponton is a diesel-powered car with a 1.8L inline-4 engine, producing 43 Hp at 3500 rpm and 101 Nm of torque at 2000 rpm. It features a manual transmission with 4 gears and rear-wheel drive.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
43 Hp @ 3500 rpm.
Power Per Litre
24.3 Hp/l
Torque
101 Nm @ 2000 rpm. 74.49 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
OM 636 VII / 636.930
Engine Displacement
1767 cm3 107.83 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
75 mm 2.95 in.
Piston Stroke
100 mm 3.94 in.
Compression Ratio
19
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine Oil Capacity
4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
20W-50
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
4 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear Suspension
Trailing arm
Brakes
The car specs indicate a budget-friendly vehicle with conventional braking and steering systems. The drum brakes at both front and rear suggest a focus on affordability rather than performance.
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Front Brakes
Drum
Rear Brakes
Drum
Steering Type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Weight & Capacity
The Ponton boasts a lightweight design with a weight-to-power ratio of 27.9 kg/Hp, enabling agile handling. Its impressive power-to-torque ratio of 35.8 HP/tonne further enhances its performance capabilities. With a kerb weight of 1200 kg and a maximum weight capacity of 1650 kg, the Ponton can comfortably handle both driver and cargo.
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Weight To Power Ratio
27.9 kg/Hp, 35.8 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
11.9 kg/Nm, 84.2 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1200 kg 2645.55 lbs.
Max Weight
1650 kg 3637.63 lbs.
Max Load
450 kg 992.08 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 l 14.79 US gal | 12.32 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Mercedes-Benz - W120 Sedan
Sedan
4
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The Ponton accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 39 seconds.
The top speed of the Ponton is 110 km/h.
The Ponton is a moderate performer, not particularly fast, but decent for its time.
Diesel
6.3 l/100 km
37.34 US mpg
The Ponton has an internal combustion engine with a diesel fuel injection system.
The Ponton has a manual transmission with 4 gears.
The Ponton is a rear-wheel drive vehicle.
The Ponton features drum brakes at both the front and rear.
The Ponton utilizes a cone worm with recirculation balls for steering.
The drum brakes may provide adequate stopping power but lack the effectiveness and efficiency of more modern braking systems.
The Ponton was manufactured in the mid-20th century.
The Ponton was known for its distinctive design and was one of the first cars to feature a unibody construction. It was available in a variety of body styles, including sedans, coupes, and convertibles.
No, the Ponton is no longer in production. It was replaced by newer models in the following decades.
Fuel consumption information is not in the given specifications.
The maximum cargo capacity is 450 kg.
The weight-to-torque ratio is 11.9 kg/Nm, 84.2 Nm/tonne.
