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W121
1960
Mercedes-Benz
W121
Germany
Diesel
RWD
Sedan
Updated Aug 25, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1960
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
W121
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
W121
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Diesel
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
190 D Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
50 hp
Power (kW)
37 kW
Torque
108 Nm (80 lb-ft)
Top speed
120 km/h
(75 mph)
0–60 mph
28 seconds
0–100 km/h
31.4 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
4,485 mm
(176.6 in)
Width
1,740 mm
(68.5 in)
Height
1,560 mm
(61.4 in)
Wheelbase
2,650 mm
(104.3 in)
Curb weight
1,210 kg
(2,668 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,200 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
85 mm
(3.3 in)
Stroke
83.6 mm
(3.3 in)
Compression Ratio
1,897 cc
21 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
56 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
8.2 litres / 100 km
Highway
7.5 litres / 100 km
Combined
7.7 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,430 mm
(56.3 in)
Track, Rear
1,470 mm
(57.9 in)
Turning Circle
10.7 m
Ground Clearance
205 mm
(8.1 in)
Weight
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Other
Car Classification
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car
Mercedes-Benz
581 vehicles
Gross Weight
1,660 kg
(3,660 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,200 kg
(2,646 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
640 kg
(1,411 lb)
Cargo Capacity
450 kg
(992 lb)
W121
Model
3 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
W121 Standard
1956–1961
Generation
W121
Year
1960
Powertrain
190 D Manual
Horsepower
50 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Diesel
Sedan
RWD
Manual, 4-speed
Diesel
