Mercedes-Benz models have been associated with the S-Class ever since the W180 “Ponton” line debuted in 1954, followed by the 1959 “Fintail,” and the updated (plus larger) W108/109 model ...

Mercedes has come a long way, even, from the introduction of the first car to inspire the S-Class in 1954, the W180 "Ponton" sedan.

The S-Class’ illustrious predecessors, including the W180 Ponton 220S and W111 Fintails, will also make their presence felt at the MBCCR 2022.

Fondly remembered by fans as the “Ponton” because of the style of its rear fenders, the 220S (W180) was the first three-body Mercedes-Benz and also one of the three-pointed star cars that ...

The Mercedes Benz 220 SE Ponton itself features a 105 hp inline-six engine that is paired with a four-speed manual transmission. It’s known to reach a top speed of 99 mph and go 0-60 in 15 seconds.