Mercedes Benz 220 (187/180) Technical Specifications

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  • Years of Manufacture: 1951 - 1956
  • Number Built: 44,451
  • Price at Introduction:
    • 220 Sedan: DM 11,925
    • 220 Convertible: DM 15,160
    • 220 2-3 seater Convertible: DM 18,860
    • 220 2-3 seater Coupe: DM 20,850
    • 220a Sedan (1954): DM 12,500
    • 220 Convertible and Coupe from 1954: DM 21,500
  • Date of Introduction:
    • July, 1951
  • Chassis/Body:
    • X Shaped Oval Tube Chassis
  • Exterior Dimensions 220:
    • Total Length Sedan: 177.4 inches (4507mm)
    • Total Length Convertible: 178.7 inches (4538mm)
    • Total Width: 66.3 inches (1685mm)
    • Height at Kerb Weight Sedan: 63.4 inches (1610mm)
    • Height at Kerb Weight Convertible: 61.4 inches (1560mm)
    • Wheelbase: 112.0 inches (2845mm)
    • Front Track: 51.6 inches (1310mm)
    • Rear Track: 56.5 inches (1435mm)
  • Exterior Dimensions 220a:
    • Total Length Sedan: 185.6 inches (4715mm)
    • Total Length Convertible: 183.9 inches (4670mm)
    • Total Width: 68.5 inches (1740mm)
    • Height at Kerb Weight Sedan: 61.42 inches (1560mm)
    • Height at Kerb Weight Convertible: 60.2 inches (1530mm)
    • Wheelbase: 111.0 inches (2820mm)
    • Front Track: 56.3 inches (1430mm)
    • Rear Track: 57.7 inches (1470mm)
  • Kerb Weight:
    • 220 Sedan: 2970lb (1350kg)
    • 220 Convertible: 3168lb (1440kg)
    • 220a Sedan: 2860lb (1300kg)
    • 220a Convertible: 2860lb (1300kg)
  • Fuel Tank:
    • 220: 17.2 gallons (65.0 liters)
    • 220a: 16.9 gallons (64.0 liters)
  • Turning Circle:
    • 220: 39.37ft (12.0 metres)
    • 220a: 38.39ft (11.7 metres)
    • 220a Convertible: 37.4ft (11.4 metres)
  • Instruments:
    • Speedometer
    • Petrol gauge
    • Temp warning lamp
    • Oil warning lamp
  • Transmission (Manual, 4 Speed) 220:
    • 1st: 3.68:1
    • 2nd: 2.25:1
    • 3rd: 1.42:1
    • 4th: 1.00:1
  • Transmission (Manual, 4 Speed) 220a:
    • 1st: 3.40:1 (later 3.52)
    • 2nd: 2.32:1
    • 3rd: 1.52:1
    • 4th: 1.00:1
  • Clutch:
    • Single cushion disc, dry plate clutch
  • Rear Axle Ratio:
    • 220: 4.44:1
    • 220a: 4.11:1 (later 4.10:1)
  • Engine Speed at 100 km/h:
    • 3470 rpm
  • 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):
    • 220: 21.0 seconds (approx)
    • 220a: 19.0 seconds (approx)
  • Maximum Speed:
    • 220: 141 km/h (87.5 mph)
    • 220a: 150 km/h (93.0 mph)
  • Engine 6 Cylinder M 180 220:
    • Capacity: 2195cc
    • 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 PAAJ carburetor
    • Bore and Stroke: 3.15 x 2.87 inches (80 x 72.8mm)
    • Power: 80 hp @ 4850rpm
    • Torque: 14.5 mkg @ 2500rpm (104.9 ft/lb)
    • Compression Ratio: 6.5:1
  • Engine 6 Cylinder M 180 220a:
    • Capacity: 2195cc
    • 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 32 PAATJ carburetor
    • Bore and Stroke: 3.15 x 2.87 inches (80 x 72.8mm)
    • Power: 85 hp @ 4800rpm
    • Torque: 16.0 mkg @ 2400rpm (116.0 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: Swing axle with coil springs
  • Steering:
    • 220: Worm and ball, ratio 13.9:1 (2.75 turns)
    • 220a: Worm and ball, ratio 21.4:1 (4.00 turns)
  • Brakes:
    • 220: Drum, 736 cm sq. 114.0 sq in.
    • 220a: Drum, 1064 cm sq. 164.9 sq in.
  • Wheels:
    • 220: 15" Pressed steel disc wheels
    • 220a: 13" Pressed steel disc wheels
  • Tyres:
    • 220: 6.40 x 15
    • 220a: 6.70 x 13
220 Production Schedule
Vehicle
Year
Cars Manufactured
220 (187) Sedan
1951
3,453
1952
9,165
1953
3,322
1954
214
Total:
16,154
220 (187) Convertible
1951
368
1952
1,178
1953
403
1954
259
1955
152
Total:
2,360
220a (180 I) Sedan
1954
4,178
1955
19,348
1956
2,411
Total:
25,937

 

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