Mercedes-Benz Executive Sedan · Ponton 219

W105

Six-cylinder Ponton — the executive's choice.

Production
1956–1959
Built
27,845
Body
Sedan
Chassis
W105
Mercedes-Benz Executive Sedan (W105)

The W105 Ponton 219 occupied the narrow band between Mercedes-Benz's four-cylinder executive cars and its six-cylinder luxury saloons — a longer, more formal Ponton for buyers who wanted six-cylinder refinement without the cost of a full W180.

Launched in 1956 on the Ponton body's final evolution, the 219 used the 2.2-liter six shared with contemporary Mercedes-Benz executive models, wrapped in the same unitary construction and understated Sindelfingen styling that defined the Ponton era.

Production ran through 1959, with 27,845 examples built. The 219 was never the star of the Ponton range, but it filled a logical gap — and today it remains one of the more overlooked six-cylinder Pontons.

W105 interior
Cabin details of the W105, as preserved in period photography.

Every model.

3 model designations across 1956–1959 — engines, chassis codes and production figures for the W105.

모델모델 연식생산 대수섀시엔진변속기합계
219 (sliding roof)1956–195903.1956–07.1959105.011180.921위에 포함
2191956–195903.1956–07.1959105.010180.92127,842
219 Chassis1956–195903.1956–07.1959105.010180.9213

* 공개된 생산 대수는 해당 모델의 전 시리즈를 포괄하며, 출처에서 더 세분화된 수치는 제공되지 않습니다.

W105 side profile
Studio profile of the W105 — the proportions that defined this chassis.

Year by year.

The limited but meaningful revisions to Mercedes-Benz’s compact six-cylinder Ponton.

  1. 1956
    • The 219 combined the 220 a six-cylinder engine and long nose with the shorter 190 passenger compartment.
    • Series production began with an 85 hp M180 engine.
  2. 1957
    • Higher compression raised output to 90 hp.
    • The optional Hydrak automatic clutch became available.
    • A revised interior and bumpers accompanied the update.
    • Rear number-plate lamps moved into the bumper guards.
  3. 1959
    • Production ended in July as the W111 six-cylinder fintail range replaced the Ponton.
W105 rear three-quarter view
Rear three-quarter view of the W105.