Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Medium Premium
Production years: 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968
In 1965, Mercedes-Benz W110 “Heckflosse” (tailfin) received a station wagon version that enjoyed great success on some markets, while others remained almost unknown.
In 1965, the German carmaker had no intention to introduce a station wagon based on its mid-size vehicle. The Belgian company IMA was already specialized in station-wagon conversions and unveiled a modified W110 at the 1965 Brussels Motor Show in January, with the name “Universal.” In August, IMA introduced the series product with an option for an inline-six engine under the hood.
The design was similar to the original W110 model. At the front, it kept the same front fascia with a narrow and tall grille, mounted straight-up in front of the hood. The station wagon carried over its chromed, wrapped-around bumper and the entire front fascia from the W110 “Heckflosse.” Mercedes-Benz liked the idea and offered the converted vehicles in its own network in Germany. It was the same car up to the B-pillar, but its more extended roof and the side windows mounted behind the rear doors were different. In the back, the raked-forward tailgate sported a flat, rectangular rear window.
Inside, the Universal featured a similar cabin, with room for five. The folding rear-seats seatback increased both the trunk size and the loading lengths. At the front, the flat bucket seats offered adequate comfort, while the rear bench was good for up to three people.
Under the hood, the Universal version featured inline-four or inline-six engines.
ENGINE SPECS - 200 | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1988 cm3 |
Power: | 70 KW @ 5200 RPM 95 HP @ 5200 RPM 94 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 115 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 156 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetors |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99 mph (159 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 4 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 7.00 S 15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.6 in (4740 mm) |
Width: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
Height: | 60.2 in (1529 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.5 in (1,481/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3207 lbs (1455 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4640 lbs (2105 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 230 | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2306 cm3 |
Power: | 88 KW @ 5400 RPM 120 HP @ 5400 RPM 118 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 133 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 180 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetors |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 4 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 7.00 S 15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.6 in (4740 mm) |
Width: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
Height: | 60.2 in (1529 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.5 in (1,481/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3274 lbs (1485 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4718 lbs (2140 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 190 Dc | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1988 cm3 |
Power: | 40 KW @ 4200 RPM 55 HP @ 4200 RPM 54 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 87 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 118 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 78 mph (126 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 30 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 4 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 7.00-15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.6 in (4740 mm) |
Width: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
Height: | 60.2 in (1529 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.5 in (1,481/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Gross Weight Limit: | 4695 lbs (2130 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 202 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 200 D | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1988 cm3 |
Power: | 40 KW @ 4200 RPM 55 HP @ 4200 RPM 54 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 87 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 118 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 81 mph (130 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 4 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 7.00-15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.6 in (4740 mm) |
Width: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
Height: | 60.2 in (1529 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.5 in (1,481/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3318 lbs (1505 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4751 lbs (2155 kg) |