Loading…
For a better experience please change your browser to CHROME, FIREFOX, OPERA or Internet Explorer.

1963 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE W111 (Manuals / 4 Gears) RWD [1959-1968]

4 / 5

Overview

1963 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE W111 (Manuals / 4 Gears) RWD [1959-1968]

The 1963 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE was the pinnacle model of the W111 “Heckflosse” limousine series, offering the highest technology of the time thanks to the injection system. This vehicle is powered by the M127 engine, a 2195 cm3 Gasoline engine with 6 cylinders in line and the Bosch mechanical injection system, which produces 120 hp / 118 HP / 88 kW at 4800 rpm and a 189 Nm torque at 3900 rpm. Equipped with a 4-speed manual gearbox , this sedan reaches a top speed of 170 km/h and accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 11.8 seconds . With a length of 4875 mm and a body designed for maximum safety, the 220 SE was the symbol of German technological refinement, offering more power and efficiency than the carburetor versions.

Model:W111 220 SE
Production year:1963
Transmission:Manuale with 4 speed
Starting price:€3,650
Engine size:2.2 L
Max torque:189 Nm
Cylinders alignment:Line 6
Charge system:Gasoline pa turbocharger
Displacement:2195 cm3
Max power:120 PS / 118 HP / 88 kW
Fuel type:Gasoline
Fuel consumption:11.7 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:9.4-11.3 L/100km
City:12.7-15.2 L/100km
Emission standard:N/A
Body style:Sedan
0-80 km/h:8.2 s
0-100 km/h:11.8 s
0-160 km/h:63.4 s
0-200 km/h:N/A
Top speed:170 km/h
Curb weight:1375 kg
Gross weight:1875 kg
Length:4875 mm
Width:1795 mm
Height:1500 mm
Fuel capacity:65 liters

Expert Assessment

Consumption
95%
Safety
85%
Performance
95%
Driveability
95%
Durability
90%
Maintenance
75%
Design
100%
Summary

The 1963 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE (W111) represents a remarkable engineering achievement, where the use of mechanical injection Bosch transformed the 2.2-litre engine into a much more resilient and powerful unit. This model is distinguished from its brothers with carburettors (220 b and 220 Sb) not only by the best performance, but also by the highest level of equipment and chrome details on the exterior. The "Fintail" chassis offers excellent stability on the open road, while the disc brakes on the front axle guarantee a reliable stopping power for the weight of 1375 kg. The cabin remains a model of classic luxury, with the use of noble wood and an acoustic insulation that makes the journey quite smooth. For collectors, the 220 SE is the most desirable variant of the 6-cylinder W111 limousine, as it offers the best combination of historical value and usability in modern traffic thanks to the injection engine.

Top