Mercedes-Benz 220Sb (111/2) Technical Specifications

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  • Years of Manufacture: 1959 - 1965
  • Number Built: 161,119
  • Price at Introduction:
    • 220Sb Sedan: DM 13,250
    • from April 1962: DM 13,750
    • Power Steering: DM 550
    • Hydrak Transmission (phased out in 1961): DM 450
    • Automatic Transmission (from August 1962): DM 1,400
  • Date of Introduction: May, 1959
  • Chassis/Body:
    • Unit frame and body
  • Exterior Dimensions 220b:
    • Total Length: 191.9 inches (4875mm)
    • Total Width: 70.7 inches (1795mm)
    • Height at Kerb Weight: 59.1 inches (1500mm)
    • Wheelbase: 108.3 inches (2750mm)
    • Front Track: 57.9 inches (1470mm)
    • Rear Track: 58.5 inches (1485mm)
  • Kerb Weight: 2959lb (1345kg)
  • Fuel Tank: 17.2 gallons (65.0 litres)
  • Turning Circle: 39.37ft (12.0 metres)
  • Instruments:
    • Speedometer
    • Petrol gauge
    • Temp warning lamp
    • Oil warning lamp
  • Transmission (Manual, 4 Speed):
    • 1st: 3.64:1
    • 2nd: 2.36:1 (later 2.28:1)
    • 3rd: 1.53:1
    • 4th: 1.00:1
  • Transmission (Automatic, 4 Speed):
    • 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:
    • Manual: 3.90:1
    • Automatic: 4.10:1
  • Engine Speed at 100 km/h:
    • 3300 rpm
  • 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 16.0 seconds (approx)
  • Maximum Speed: 160 km/h (99.5 mph)
  • Engine 6 Cylinder M 180:
    • Capacity: 2195cc 133.9ci
    • 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: 2 x Dual downdraft Solex 34 PAJTA carburettors (from July 1963: 35/40 INAT)
    • Bore and Stroke: 3.16 x 2.87 inches (80 x 72.8mm)
    • Power: 110 hp (DIN) @ 5000rpm (124hp SAE @ 5200)
    • Torque: 17.5 mkg @ 3500rpm (139.0 ft/lb @ 3700)
    • Compression Ratio: 8.7:1
  • 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:
    • Recirculating ball, ratio 21.4:1 (3.75 turns)
  • Brakes:
    • Drum, 1064 cm sq. 164.9 sq in., servo assisted
    • Optional Disc brakes available from August, 1963
  • Wheels:
    • 13" Pressed steel disc wheels
  • Tyres:
    • 6.70 x 13
    • From 1960: 7.25 x 13
220Sb Production Schedule
Vehicle
Year
Cars Manufactured
220Sb (111/2) Sedan
1959
7,267
1960
26,642
1961
32,238
1962
26,077
1963
26,236
1964
28,732
1965
13,927
Total:
161,119

 

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