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Mercedes-Benz W180

1954 – 1959 — GERMANY

The Mercedes-Benz W180, produced from 1954 to 1959, represents a series of inline 6-cylinder saloon, coupé, and convertible models under the 220 a and 220 S designations. The W180 was part of the Mercedes-Benz lineup known informally as the "Ponton" models due to their pontoon-shaped exterior design and unibody construction, also seen in the later W128 line. The 220 a, introduced in March 1954, was positioned as a more luxurious and upscale variant compared to the W120 model 180. With a longer wheelbase extended by 170 mm (6.7 in), the 220 a offered a higher level of comfort and sophistication for drivers and