Mercedes-Benz Reports August Sales of 20,728
Sales Up 5.4% for the Month and 10.5% for the Year
MONTVALE, N.J., Sept. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported August sales of 20,728 vehicles, a 5.4% improvement over August 2010 (19,674) and the company's highest August volume since 2007. On a year-to-date basis, the 159,814 vehicles sold represent a 10.5% increase over the 144,689 vehicles sold over the same period last year.
The highest volume performers for the month were the E- and C-Class model lines. The 9th generation E-Class led the pack with sales of 5,628 and the sporty C-Class – the gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand for younger and first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers – followed with sales of 4,728. MBUSA's stylish SUV, the M-Class, finished third in volume with monthly sales of 2,191. Additionally, sales of the newly launched 2012 CLS-Class posted an 810.7% increase and sales of the new SLK roadster were up 138.6% over August 2010.
Sales of Mercedes-Benz diesel models were up 14.7% for the month (851 versus 742) and up 100 % for the year (7,717 versus 3,859).
At the high end, sales of the S-Class were up 17.9% for the month and the company sold 32 of its supercar -- the SLS AMG -- bringing its year-to-date sales to 429.
Sales of Sprinter Vans also increased by 117.7% for August with sales of 1,846 – bringing a year-to-date total of 10,673 (up 121.3 %).
Sales of the smart fortwo totaled 405 vehicles for the month.
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 5,901 vehicles in August 2011, a decrease of 9.0%. On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 51,651 vehicles, a decrease of 5.6% over the comparable period last year.
MERCEDES-BENZ USA Sales -- August 2011 |
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Mercedes-Benz |
Aug-11 |
Aug-10 |
Monthly % |
YTD 2011 |
YTD 2010 |
Yearly % |
|
B-CLASS |
7 |
NA |
NA |
12 |
NA |
NA |
|
C-CLASS |
4,728 |
6,100 |
-22.5% |
39,263 |
40,964 |
-4.2% |
|
E-CLASS |
5,628 |
5,882 |
-4.3% |
42,702 |
39,122 |
9.1% |
|
S-CLASS |
981 |
832 |
17.9% |
7,430 |
8,016 |
-7.3% |
|
CL-CLASS |
110 |
83 |
32.5% |
642 |
635 |
1.1% |
|
SL-CLASS |
75 |
233 |
-67.8% |
1,118 |
1,640 |
-31.8% |
|
SLS AMG |
32 |
56 |
-43.9% |
429 |
321 |
30.8% |
|
CLK-CLASS |
- |
- |
0.0% |
5 |
585 |
-99.1% |
|
SLK-CLASS |
136 |
57 |
138.6% |
2,343 |
1,494 |
56.8% |
|
CLS-CLASS |
765 |
84 |
810.7% |
2,797 |
1,242 |
125.2% |
|
R-CLASS |
30 |
191 |
-84.3% |
1,904 |
1,914 |
-0.5% |
|
M-CLASS |
2,191 |
2,473 |
-11.4% |
19,158 |
16,839 |
13.8% |
|
G-CLASS |
131 |
60 |
118.3% |
878 |
557 |
57.6% |
|
GL-CLASS |
1,730 |
1,349 |
28.2% |
14,655 |
11,945 |
22.7% |
|
GLK-CLASS |
1,933 |
1,426 |
35.6% |
15,073 |
14,593 |
3.3% |
|
TOTAL |
18,477 |
18,826 |
-1.9% |
148,409 |
139,867 |
6.1% |
|
*SPRINTER |
1,846 |
848 |
117.7% |
10,673 |
4,822 |
121.3% |
|
smart |
405 |
732 |
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MBUSA |
Aug-11 |
Aug-10 |
Monthly % |
YTD 2011 |
YTD 2010 |
Yearly % |
|
GRAND TOTAL |
20,728 |
19,674 |
5.4% |
159,814 |
144,689 |
10.5% |
|
*Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter Vans are sold and marketed in the U.S. by Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler Vans USA, respectively. |
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About Mercedes-Benz USA
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service for all Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products in the United States. MBUSA offers drivers the most diverse line-up in the luxury segment with 14 model lines ranging from the sporty C-Class to the flagship S-Class sedans and the SLS AMG supercar.
MBUSA is also responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans and smart in the US. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found at www.mbusa.com, www.mbsprinterusa.com and www.smartusa.com.
SOURCE Mercedes-Benz USA
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