The Ponton is a Sedan with a length of 4485 mm (176.57 in), width of 1740 mm (68.5 in) and height of 1560 mm (61.42 in). It has a wheelbase of 2650 mm (104.33 in), front track of 1420 mm (55.91 in) and rear track of 1470 mm (57.87 in). It can comfortably seat 5 people with 4 doors.
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Rating
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
4485 mm 176.57 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
1470 mm 57.87 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Ponton is a car that runs on diesel fuel and has a combined fuel consumption of 7.1 l/100 km (33.13 US mpg, 39.79 UK mpg, 14.08 km/l).
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Rating
Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.1 l/100 km 33.13 US mpg 39.79 UK mpg 14.08 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Ponton is a rear-wheel drive car powered by a 1.9L inline-4 diesel engine, producing 50 Hp and 107 Nm of torque. It has a 4-speed manual transmission and a double wishbone front suspension with a trailing arm rear suspension.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
50 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power Per Litre
26.4 Hp/l
Torque
107 Nm @ 2200 rpm. 78.92 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
OM 621 I / 621.910
Engine Displacement
1897 cm3 115.76 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
85 mm 3.35 in.
Piston Stroke
83.6 mm 3.29 in.
Compression Ratio
21
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine Oil Capacity
4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
20W-50
Coolant
10.3 l 10.88 US qt | 9.06 UK qt
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
None
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Front Brakes
Drum
Rear Brakes
Drum
Steering Type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Weight & Capacity
The Ponton has a weight-to-power ratio of 24.2 kg/Hp (41.3 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 11.3 kg/Nm (88.4 Nm/tonne). It has a kerb weight of 1210 kg (2667.59 lbs.) and a maximum weight of 1660 kg (3659.67 lbs.), allowing for a maximum load of 450 kg (992.08 lbs.). The fuel tank has a capacity of 56 l (14.79 US gal | 12.32 UK gal).
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Weight To Power Ratio
24.2 kg/Hp, 41.3 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
11.3 kg/Nm, 88.4 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1210 kg 2667.59 lbs.
Max Weight
1660 kg 3659.67 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 - W121 Sedan
The Ponton is a Sedan.
The Ponton has 5 seats.
The Ponton is 4485 mm (176.57 in) long.
29 seconds
120 km/h (74.56 mph)
No, it's not particularly fast, but it has its own unique character.
The Ponton uses diesel fuel.
The Ponton has a combined fuel consumption of 7.1 l/100 km (33.13 US mpg, 39.79 UK mpg, 14.08 km/l).
The Ponton is moderately efficient in terms of fuel consumption.
The Ponton has a 1.9L inline-4 diesel engine.
The Ponton has a 4-speed manual transmission.
The Ponton is a rear-wheel drive car.
The Ponton has drum brakes on both the front and rear wheels.
The Ponton has a Cone worm with recirculation balls type of steering.
The drum brakes may not offer the same stopping power as more modern disc brakes, so the rating is moderate.
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.
The Ponton's weight-to-power ratio is 24.2 kg/Hp (41.3 Hp/tonne).
The Ponton's weight-to-torque ratio is 11.3 kg/Nm (88.4 Nm/tonne).
The Ponton has a maximum load capacity of 450 kg (992.08 lbs.).
