The W139 220 marked Mercedes-Benz's successful return to passenger car manufacturing in the post-war era.
Development began in 1950 as engineers refined pre-war chassis designs using advanced unibody construction techniques.
Production commenced in 1951 with the introduction of the refined 2.2-liter M180 engine and modern suspension geometry.
Manufacturing ceased in 1954 as the company transitioned to the technically advanced W180 platform.
Production timeline
- 1951Introduction
- 1954Production ends
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