# Mercedes-Benz W180

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Mercedes-Benz W180 W180 220 S sedan Overview Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz Production 1954–1959 84,645 built[1] 220 a: 25,937 220 S Saloon: 55,279 220 S Cabr./Coupé: 3,429 Assembly West Germany: Stuttgart Australia: Port Melbourne (AMI)[2] Body and chassis Class luxury car Body style 4-door saloon 2-door coupe 2-door convertible Related Mercedes-Benz W120/W121 — Shanghai SH760 180 & 190 Mercedes-Benz W105 — 219 Mercedes-Benz W128 — 220SE Powertrain Engine 2.2L M180 I6 (220 a) 2.2L M180.924 I6 (220 S) Dimensions Wheelbase 2,820 mm (111.0 in) — saloon 2,700 mm (106.3 in) — coupé and cabriolet Chronology Predecessor Mercedes-Benz W187 Successor Mercedes-Benz W111[3]

- *See [Mercedes-Benz S-Class](/source/Mercedes-Benz_S-Class) for a complete overview of all S-Class models.*

The **Mercedes-Benz W180** is a line of full-sized luxury cars produced by [Mercedes-Benz](/source/Mercedes-Benz) between 1954 and 1959, which included an inline 6-[cylinder](/source/Cylinder_(engine)) [saloon](/source/Saloon_(car)), [coupé](/source/Coup%C3%A9), and [convertible](/source/Convertible_(car)). The four-door **220 a** sedan was produced from 1954 to early-1956. It was succeeded by a slightly modified, more powerful **220 S** in early 1956. A two-door cabriolet and coupe joined the line in mid-1956; all three models were produced through the end of the W180 run.

A fuel-injected version of the 220S was introduced in October of 1958 as the [W128](/source/Mercedes-Benz_W128), produced also in four-door sedan and two-door coupe and cabriolet through November 1960.[4]

The W180 series was one in a range of Mercedes-Benz models to informally receive the "[Ponton](/source/Mercedes-Benz_Ponton)" nickname, derived from its [unibody](/source/Unibody)-type, [pontoon-shaped](/source/Ponton_(automobile)) exterior styling, which carried through into the subsequent [W128](/source/Mercedes-Benz_W128) line.

## 220 a

The W180 was introduced in March 1954 as a larger, more luxurious, and up-scale version of the four-cylinder [W120](/source/Mercedes-Benz_W120) model 180. The chassis' wheelbase had been stretched by 170 mm (6.7 in), with 100 mm (3.9 in) applied to accommodating the W180's longer straight-six [M180](/source/Mercedes-Benz_M180_engine) engine, and 70 mm (2.8 in) added to the passenger cabin to increase rear-seat legroom. From the side, W180 cars can readily be distinguished from W120s by the extra "quarter light" windows of their rear doors.

The single carburetor engine was carried over from the [W187](/source/Mercedes-Benz_W187) model 220; and delivered 85 PS (63 kW; 84 hp). Production of the 220 a ended in April 1956, with 25,937 units produced.

## 220 S

The 220 a was succeeded in March 1956 by the slightly modified, more powerful 220 S, fitted with an upgraded version of the 2.2 L inline-six, initially producing (100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp); later it was given a second carburetor, raising output to 106 PS (78 kW; 105 hp)).

External changes were minimal, with the 220 S receiving a one-piece front bumper, down from a three piece, and a pair of solid chrome strips running under its doors in place of twin chrome and rubber ones. The most obvious difference was the addition of a fine, interrupted chrome accent strip running along the fenders and doors.

The 220 S retained the 4-speed column shift manual transmission, but offered an optional Hydrak automatic clutch, which used small microswitches on the gear selector to automatically disengage the clutch when changing gears.

Also introduced at the time of the 220 S was the [W105](/source/Mercedes-Benz_W105) 219, a more affordable 6-cylinder Mercedes-Benz combining the engine and long-hooded body of the 220 a from the A-pillar forward with the shorter body of the [W120/W121](/source/Mercedes-Benz_W121) A-pillar back. This gave it a more cramped cabin than a 220, but the power and prestige of a basic inline six.

In July 1956, a two-door cabriolet was added to the W180 line-up, and in October 1956 a matching coupé. Some convertibles were finished with folding rear seats to accommodate additional luggage.[*[clarification needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Please_clarify)*]

## Production numbers

Through October 1959, 55,279 220 S saloons and 3,429 convertibles and coupés were built.

## Gallery

		- Mercedes-Benz 220 a saloon (W180)

		- 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 S saloon (W180)

		- 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 S Coupe (W180)

		- Mercedes-Benz 220 S Convertible (W180)

		- Mercedes-Benz 220 S Convertible interior (W180)

Technical data Mercedes-Benz W180 [1] (Manufacturer's figures except where stated) Mercedes-Benz 220 a (W180 I) 220 S (W180 II) 220 S Convertible/Coupé (W180 II) Produced: 1954–1956 1956–1959 1956–1959 Engine: 6-cylinder-inline engine (four-stroke), front-mounted Bore x Stroke: 80 mm x 72.8 mm Displacement: 2195 cc Max. Power @ rpm: 85 PS (63 kW; 84 hp) @ 4800 100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) @ 4800 from August 1957: 106 PS (78 kW; 105 hp) @ 5200 Max. Torque @ rpm: 157 N⋅m (116 lb⋅ft) @ 2400 162 N⋅m (119 lb⋅ft) @ 3500 from August 1957: 171.5 N⋅m (126.5 lb⋅ft) @ 3500 Compression Ratio: 7.6: 1 7.6: 1 from August 1957: 8.6: 1 Fuel feed: Single 2-bbl Solex 32 PAJTA Dual 2-bbl Solex 32 PAJTA Fuel tank capacity: 64 L (16.9 US gal; 14.1 imp gal) Valvetrain: SOHC, duplex chain Cooling: Water Gearbox: 4-speed manual w/ column shifter rear wheel drive, standard axle ratio 4.11:1 (later 4.10:1) Electrical system: 12 volt Front suspension: Double wishbones, coil springs, stabilising bar Rear suspension:: Swing axle, radius arms, coil springs Brakes: Drum brakes (Ø 230 mm), power assisted Steering: Recirculating-ball steering Body structure: Sheet steel, monocoque (unibody) construction Dry weight: 1,300 kg (2,900 lb) 1,350 kg (2,980 lb) Convertible A/C: 1,450 kg (3,200 lb) Coupé: 1,410 kg (3,110 lb) Loaded weight: 1,730 kg (3,810 lb) 1,790 kg (3,950 lb) 1,815 kg (4,001 lb) Track front/ rear: 1,430 mm (56 in) / 1,470 mm (58 in) Wheelbase: 2,820 mm (111 in) 2,700 mm (110 in) Length: 4,715 mm (185.6 in) 4,750 mm (187 in) 4,760 mm (187 in) Width: 1,740 mm (69 in) 1,740 mm (69 in) 1,765 mm (69.5 in) Height: 1,560 mm (61 in) 1,560 mm (61 in) 1,530 mm (60 in) Tyre/Tire sizes: 6.70 x 13 Top speed: 150 km/h (93 mph) 160 km/h (99 mph) 160 km/h (99 mph) Fuel Consumption (estimate): 13.5 L/100 km (20.9 mpg‑imp; 17.4 mpg‑US) 13.5 L/100 km (20.9 mpg‑imp; 17.4 mpg‑US) 13.5 L/100 km (20.9 mpg‑imp; 17.4 mpg‑US) Price Germany USA:[5] DM 12,500 $4,175 DM 12,500 $4,494 DM 21,500 $7,138

## References

### Notes

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-FOOTNOTEOswald2001c_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-FOOTNOTEOswald2001c_1-1) [Oswald 2001c](#CITEREFOswald2001c).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** [An Australian Mercedes-Benz? - www.mbspares.com.au](http://www.mbspares.com.au/Gallery/An-Australian-Mercedes-Benz.aspx) Retrieved on 1 November 2012

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Mercedes-Benz S-Class"](https://www.Mercedes-Benz.com/en/classic/history/mercedes-benz-s-class/). *[Mercedes-Benz](/source/Mercedes-Benz)*. Retrieved June 25, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Miller, Jeff. ["Mercedes-Benz Ponton Overview and Production Data"](http://www.mbzponton.org/valueadded/other/overview.htm). Mbzponton.org. Retrieved 2011-11-27.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Imp4602_5-0)** Covello, Mike (2002), *Standard Catalog of Imported Cars 1946-2002*, Iola, WI: Krause Publication, pp. 528–529, [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [0-87341-605-8](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-87341-605-8)

### Bibliography

- Hartmann, Matthias (2017). *Das große Mercedes-Cabrio-Buch* [*The Big Mercedes Cabrio Book*] (in German) (reprint of the original 1992 ed.). Königswinter, Germany: Heel Verlag. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [9783958435810](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/9783958435810).

- [Oswald, Werner](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Werner_Oswald_(Automobilhistoriker)) [in German] (2001c). *Deutsche Autos* [*German Cars*] (in German). Vol. Band [Volume] 4: 1945–1990 Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche und andere [and others]. Stuttgart: Motorbuch Verlag. pp. 31–38. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [3-613-02131-5](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/3-613-02131-5).

- Staud, René (photographs); Lewandowski, Jürgen (text) (2016). *Mercedes-Benz: The Grand Cabrios & Coupes*. Kempen, Germany: teNeues. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [9783832732936](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/9783832732936).

## External links

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