Mercedes-Benz Executive Sedan · Ponton

W110

The Ponton that put Mercedes-Benz on every driveway.

Production
1961–1968
Built
622,423
Body
Sedan & wagon
Chassis
W110
Mercedes-Benz Executive Sedan (W110)

The W110 was Mercedes-Benz's entry-level fintail — the smaller Heckflosse that brought diesel mass-market respectability and six-cylinder ambition to the firm's compact executive range.

Petrol 190c, 200, and 230 models shared the distinctive finned styling of their larger W111 siblings, while 190Dc and 200D diesels made Mercedes-Benz taxi and fleet domination a reality across Europe. Universal wagons added practical load space to the same robust chassis.

622,423 W110s were assembled between 1961 and 1968.

W110 interior
Cabin details of the W110, as preserved in period photography.

Every model.

9 model designations across 1961–1968 — engines, chassis codes and production figures for the W110.

ModelModel yearsChassisEngineTransmissionTotal
190 Dc Sedan1962–1965110.110621.912223,820
190 Dc Universal Wagon1965110.101621.912included above
200 D Sedan1966–1968110.110621.918159,365
200 D Universal Wagon1966–1968110.101621.918included above
190 c Sedan1962–1965110.010121.924129,830
200 Sedan1966–1968110.010121.94069,789
200 Universal Wagon1966–1968110.001121.940included above
230 Sedan1967–1968110.011180.945included above
230 Universal Wagon1966–1968110.003180.949included above

* The published production figure covers every series of that model; the source does not break it down further.

W110 side profile
Studio profile of the W110 — the proportions that defined this chassis.
W110 rear three-quarter view
Rear three-quarter view of the W110.