Mercedes-Benz Reports Best June on Record With Sales of 22,563
Sales Up 18.8% for the Month and 10.4% for the First Half of the Year
MONTVALE, N.J., July 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported June sales of 22,563 vehicles, an 18.8% improvement over June 2010, and the company's highest June volume and first half of the year on record. On a year-to-date basis, the 118,021 vehicles sold represent a 10.4% 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 5,798, up 19.1% over June 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 4,620. MBUSA's stylish SUV, the M-Class, finished third in volume with monthly sales of 3,071, up 44.6% over last June. Additionally, sales of the all-new 2012 CLS-Class four-dour coupe were up 645.5% and the full-sized GL-Class SUV posted a 75.9% increase over June 2010.
Sales of Mercedes-Benz diesel models were up 128.4% for the month (1,231 versus 539) and up 188.3 % for the year (5,953 versus 2,727).
At the high end, sales of the commanding G-Class were up 89.1% for the month and the company sold 18 of its supercar -- the SLS AMG -- bringing its year-to-date sales to 348.
Sales of Sprinter Vans also increased by 162.5% for the month, with sales of 1,911 – bringing a year-to-date total of 7,095 (up 102.1 %).
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 6,413 vehicles in June 2011, a decrease of 0.2%. On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 39,863 vehicles, a decrease of 3.6 % 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.
Mercedes-Benz Passenger Vehicles |
Jun-11 |
Jun-10 |
Monthly % |
YTD 2011 |
YTD 2010 |
Yearly % |
|
B-CLASS Fuel Cell |
0 |
NA |
NA |
4 |
NA |
NA |
|
C-CLASS |
4,620 |
5,563 |
-17.0% |
29,981 |
29,555 |
1.4% |
|
E-CLASS |
5,798 |
4,865 |
19.1% |
31,960 |
27,778 |
15.0% |
|
S-CLASS |
1,169 |
1,549 |
-24.5% |
5,562 |
6,405 |
-13.2% |
|
CL-CLASS |
53 |
69 |
-23.2% |
508 |
453 |
12.1% |
|
SL-CLASS |
109 |
198 |
-44.9% |
950 |
1,213 |
27.1% |
|
SLS AMG |
18 |
50 |
-64.0% |
348 |
218 |
56.1% |
|
CLK-CLASS |
- |
2 |
- |
5 |
580 |
-99.1% |
|
SLK-CLASS |
340 |
627 |
-45.8% |
1,092 |
1,377 |
-20.7% |
|
CLS-CLASS |
738 |
99 |
645.5% |
1,328 |
1,065 |
24.7% |
|
R-CLASS |
75 |
186 |
59.7% |
1,818 |
1,409 |
29.0% |
|
M-CLASS |
3,071 |
2,124 |
44.6% |
14,189 |
12,393 |
14.5% |
|
G-CLASS |
146 |
83 |
89.1% |
633 |
449 |
41.0% |
|
GL-CLASS |
2,585 |
1,367 |
75.9% |
11,036 |
9,417 |
17.2% |
|
GLK-CLASS |
1,930 |
1,487 |
29.8% |
11,512 |
11,362 |
1.3% |
|
TOTAL |
20,652 |
18,269 |
13.0% |
110,926 |
103,674 |
6.5% |
|
*SPRINTER |
1,911 |
728 |
162.5% |
7,095 |
3,293 |
102.1% |
|
MBUSA Combined Total |
Jun-11 |
Jun-10 |
Monthly % |
YTD 2011 |
YTD 2010 |
Yearly % |
|
GRAND TOTAL |
22,563 |
18,997 |
18.8% |
118,021 |
106,967 |
10.4% |
|
*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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