Mercedes-Benz W110

👉 Mercedes-Benz W110: The Ponton Model

➡️Origins and Design

• The W110 was part of the “Ponton” family, characterized by its distinctive pontoon styling—a post-war design innovation that unified a car’s previously articulated bonnet, wings, body, and running boards into a singular, slab-sided envelope. Introduced in 1961, the W110 initially was available with either a 1.9 L M121 gasoline or 2.0 L OM621 diesel inline-four. It replaced the W120 180c/180Dc and W121 190b/190Db models.

Key Specifications:

➡️Engine Options:

The W110 featured a range of inline 4-cylinder engines:

• 1.9 L M121 gasoline engine
• 2.0 L OM621 diesel engine

The “D” denoted a Diesel engine, a technology pioneered by Mercedes-Benz and championed despite widespread derision in the motoring press.

➡️Body and Chassis:

• The body was derived from the W111 series but with a shorter nose and round headlights.
• The rear end was identical to the W111 220b.
• The interior layout and dimensions were also identical to the W111 220b, but with fewer options.
• The 190c and 190Dc models offered the same interior and luggage space as the W111 series but with smaller and more fuel-efficient engines.

➡️Legacy:

The Mercedes-Benz W110 bridged the gap between luxury and affordability. Its elegant design, balanced performance, and popularity with taxi drivers make it a classic choice from the mid-1960s—a true testament to post-war automotive innovation