Mercedes-Benz 220 S 1956–1959 car dimensions: 4700 mm long, 1790 mm wide and 1530 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,350 kg. Braked towing is 1,200 kg.
The cabin uses leather upholstery, polished walnut wood trim on the dashboard, doors and pillars, plus chrome fittings. A ribbon speedometer sits in a simple instrument panel with chromed switches for choke, lamps, heater blower and dash lights. Door storage bins sit under leather flaps. Rear passengers have reading lights and grab straps. A Becker Mexico radio was available. No electronic driver aids appear in the equipment lists.
The long rear overhang gives a large boot. The trunk uses velour carpet on the sides and a rubber mat on the floor. No volume figures are published.
Payload is 440 kg based on 1350 kg kerb weight and 1790 kg gross weight. Braked towing capacity is listed at 1200 kg and unbraked at 740 kg.
No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages are noted for work use.
The cabin has thick leather seats that feel like club chairs, with options for individual reclining fronts. Polished walnut wood covers the dashboard, door tops and screen pillars, paired with heavy chrome switches and furniture. Door storage bins sit under leather flaps. A heater-blower system with face and side vents delivers fresh or warm air, while rear riders get reading lights and exit straps. The ride stays quiet and composed over rough roads.
Petrol engine with dual Solex carburettors
Fuel use 10.7 l per 100 km by DIN method
64 litre rear fuel tank
Servo-assisted four-wheel drum brakes
Independent front suspension on coil springs
Unitary steel body construction
The 2.2-litre six runs on petrol and returns 10.7 litres per 100 km under the DIN test at three-quarter top speed. A 64-litre tank sits at the rear.
Routine care centres on the carburettors, chain-driven camshaft and four-speed column-shift gearbox. An optional Hydrak hydraulic clutch was offered from 1957.
Safety kit includes vacuum-boosted hydraulic drum brakes on all wheels and a torsion-bar stabiliser at the front. The unitary body and swing-axle rear give stable handling for the era.
High-grade leather, wood and chrome mean the car rewards careful storage and regular cleaning to keep finishes intact. Parts remain available through specialist networks.
Length 4700 mm, Width 1790 mm, Height 1530 mm, Wheelbase 2700 mm (220 S 1956–1959)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mercedes-Benz Public Archive, carspector.com and motorsdb.com.