Mercedes-Benz Ponton

The Mercedes-Benz Ponton refers to a range of mid-sized luxury cars produced by Mercedes-Benz between 1953 and 1962, known for their distinctive pontoon-shaped fenders. Spanning three generations—the W120, W121, and W180 series—the Ponton models were praised for their engineering innovations, solid build quality, and elegant design that set a benchmark in post-war automotive design. These cars offered varying dimensions across generations, reflecting advancements in comfort and style while maintaining a timeless classic appeal. Today, the Mercedes-Benz Ponton remains a celebrated model among collectors and enthusiasts for its historical significance and charming aesthetics.

Discontinued Generations

1959 Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan (facelift 1959)

1560 mm

L:4500 mm | W:1740 mm

1959 Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan (facelift 1959)

• Production Years: 1959 - 1962
• Model Year: 1959

Body Style: Sedan

• Length: 4500 mm177.2 in14.8 ft
• Width: 1740 mm68.5 in5.7 ft
• Height: 1560 mm61.4 in5.1 ft

1959 Mercedes-Benz W121 Sedan (facelift 1959)

1560 mm

L:4500 mm | W:1740 mm

1959 Mercedes-Benz W121 Sedan (facelift 1959)

• Production Years: 1959 - 1961
• Model Year: 1959

Body Style: Sedan

• Length: 4500 mm177.2 in14.8 ft
• Width: 1740 mm68.5 in5.7 ft
• Height: 1560 mm61.4 in5.1 ft

1958 Mercedes-Benz W128 Cabriolet

1530 mm

L:4700 mm | W:1790 mm

1958 Mercedes-Benz W128 Cabriolet

• Production Years: 1958 - 1960
• Model Year: 1958

Body Style: Cabriolet

• Length: 4700 mm185.0 in15.4 ft
• Width: 1790 mm70.5 in5.9 ft
• Height: 1530 mm60.2 in5.0 ft

1958 Mercedes-Benz W128 Coupe

1530 mm

L:4700 mm | W:1790 mm

1958 Mercedes-Benz W128 Coupe

• Production Years: 1958 - 1960
• Model Year: 1958

Body Style: Coupe

• Length: 4700 mm185.0 in15.4 ft
• Width: 1790 mm70.5 in5.9 ft
• Height: 1530 mm60.2 in5.0 ft

1958 Mercedes-Benz W128 Sedan

1560 mm

L:4750 mm | W:1740 mm

1958 Mercedes-Benz W128 Sedan

• Production Years: 1958 - 1959
• Model Year: 1958

Body Style: Sedan

• Length: 4750 mm187.0 in15.6 ft
• Width: 1740 mm68.5 in5.7 ft
• Height: 1560 mm61.4 in5.1 ft

1956 Mercedes-Benz W105 Sedan

1560 mm

L:4680 mm | W:1740 mm

1956 Mercedes-Benz W105 Sedan

• Production Years: 1956 - 1959
• Model Year: 1956

Body Style: Sedan

• Length: 4650 - 4680 mm183.1 - 184.3 in15.3 - 15.4 ft
• Width: 1740 mm68.5 in5.7 ft
• Height: 1560 mm61.4 in5.1 ft

1956 Mercedes-Benz W121 Sedan

1560 mm

L:4485 mm | W:1740 mm

1956 Mercedes-Benz W121 Sedan

• Production Years: 1956 - 1959
• Model Year: 1956

Body Style: Sedan

• Length: 4485 mm176.6 in14.7 ft
• Width: 1740 mm68.5 in5.7 ft
• Height: 1560 mm61.4 in5.1 ft

1956 Mercedes-Benz W180 II Cabriolet

1530 mm

L:4700 mm | W:1790 mm

1956 Mercedes-Benz W180 II Cabriolet

• Production Years: 1956 - 1959
• Model Year: 1956

Body Style: Cabriolet

• Length: 4700 mm185.0 in15.4 ft
• Width: 1790 mm70.5 in5.9 ft
• Height: 1530 mm60.2 in5.0 ft

1956 Mercedes-Benz W180 II Coupe

1530 mm

L:4700 mm | W:1790 mm

1956 Mercedes-Benz W180 II Coupe

• Production Years: 1956 - 1959
• Model Year: 1956

Body Style: Coupe

• Length: 4700 mm185.0 in15.4 ft
• Width: 1790 mm70.5 in5.9 ft
• Height: 1530 mm60.2 in5.0 ft

1956 Mercedes-Benz W180 II Sedan

1560 mm

L:4750 mm | W:1740 mm

1956 Mercedes-Benz W180 II Sedan

• Production Years: 1956 - 1959
• Model Year: 1956

Body Style: Sedan

• Length: 4715 - 4750 mm185.6 - 187.0 in15.5 - 15.6 ft
• Width: 1740 mm68.5 in5.7 ft
• Height: 1560 mm61.4 in5.1 ft

1953 Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan

1560 mm

L:4485 mm | W:1740 mm

1953 Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan

• Production Years: 1953 - 1959
• Model Year: 1953

Body Style: Sedan

• Length: 4460 - 4485 mm175.6 - 176.6 in14.6 - 14.7 ft
• Width: 1740 mm68.5 in5.7 ft
• Height: 1560 mm61.4 in5.1 ft

1954 Mercedes-Benz W180 I Sedan

1560 mm

L:4715 mm | W:1740 mm

1954 Mercedes-Benz W180 I Sedan

• Production Years: 1954 - 1956
• Model Year: 1954

Body Style: Sedan

• Length: 4715 mm185.6 in15.5 ft
• Width: 1740 mm68.5 in5.7 ft
• Height: 1560 mm61.4 in5.1 ft

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