Mercedes-Benz Reports April Sales of 19,157
Sales Up 5.1% for the Month and 9.2 % Year-to-Date
MONTVALE, N.J., May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported April sales of 19,157 vehicles, a 5.1 % improvement over April 2010, and the best April on record since April 2008. On a year-to-date basis, the 75,152 vehicles sold represent a 9.2% increase.
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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 5,342, up 17.9% over April 2010. The sporty C-Class – the gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand for younger and first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers –continued its strong momentum with sales of 5,232, up 13.1% over last year. MBUSA's versatile SUV, the M-Class, finished third in volume with monthly sales of 1,990.
On the high end, the commanding G-Class was up 29.4% over April 2010, and the company sold 54 of its supercar – the SLS AMG – bringing its year-to-date sales to 309.
Sales of Sprinter Vans increased by 85.8% for the month, with sales of 1,115 – bringing a year-to-date total of 3,764 (up 94.3%).
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 7,093 vehicles in April 2011, a decrease of 8.5% over last year. On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 26,632 vehicles, decrease of 4.7 % over the comparable period last year.
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 12 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 in the US. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found at www.mbusa.com and www.mbsprinterusa.com.
April 2011 Sales |
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Mercedes-Benz Passenger Vehicles |
Apr-11 |
Apr-10 |
Monthly % |
YTD 2011 |
YTD 2010 |
Yearly % |
|
B-CLASS Fuel Cell |
1 |
NA |
NA |
3 |
NA |
NA |
|
C-CLASS |
5,232 |
4,624 |
13.1% |
20,425 |
18,903 |
8.0% |
|
E-CLASS |
5,342 |
4,530 |
17.9% |
20,411 |
17,439 |
17.0% |
|
S-CLASS |
1,081 |
1,002 |
7.9% |
3,521 |
3,771 |
-6.6% |
|
CL-CLASS |
88 |
87 |
1.1% |
387 |
316 |
22.5% |
|
SL-CLASS |
169 |
232 |
-27.2% |
714 |
823 |
-13.2% |
|
SLS AMG |
54 |
NA |
NA |
309 |
NA |
NA |
|
CLK-CLASS |
NA |
2 |
NA |
NA |
575 |
NA |
|
SLK-CLASS |
148 |
182 |
-18.7% |
689 |
578 |
19.2% |
|
CLS-CLASS |
104 |
476 |
-78.2% |
552 |
843 |
-34.5% |
|
R-CLASS |
195 |
519 |
-62.4% |
870 |
964 |
-9.8% |
|
M-CLASS |
1,990 |
2,269 |
-12.3% |
9,190 |
8,005 |
14.8% |
|
G-CLASS |
88 |
68 |
29.4% |
378 |
267 |
41.6% |
|
GL-CLASS |
1,623 |
1,840 |
-11.8% |
6,566 |
6,314 |
4.0% |
|
GLK-CLASS |
1,927 |
1,799 |
7.1% |
7,368 |
8,061 |
-8.6% |
|
TOTAL |
18,042 |
17,634 |
2.3% |
71,388 |
66,885 |
6.7% |
|
*SPRINTER |
1,115 |
600 |
85.8% |
3,764 |
1,937 |
94.3% |
|
MBUSA Combined Total |
Apr-11 |
Apr-10 |
Monthly % |
YTD 2011 |
YTD 2010 |
Yearly % |
|
GRAND TOTAL |
19,157 |
18,228 |
5.1% |
75,152 |
68,801 |
9.2% |
|
*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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SOURCE Mercedes-Benz USA
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