Mercedes-Benz Reports Highest November on Record with Sales of 28,255
Sales Up 55.2% for the Month and 20.4% for the Year
MONTVALE, N.J., Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported November sales of 28,255 vehicles, a 55.2% improvement over November 2010 (18,208) and the company's highest November volume on record. On a year-to-date basis, the 236,415 vehicles sold represent a 20.4% increase over the 196,288 vehicles sold during the same period last year.
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The highest volume performers for the month were the C-Class and E-Class model lines. The all-new 2012 sporty C-Class – the gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand for younger and first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers – led the pack with sales of 8,358, up 112.7% from November 2010. The 9th generation E-Class followed with sales of 5,095 and the all-new versatile M-Class finished third in volume with monthly sales of 4,796. Additionally, sales of the 2012 CLS-Class posted a 215.8% increase for the month and sales of the new SLK roadster were up 87.3% over November 2010.
Total diesel units sold for November were up 136.1 % with sales of 2,097 (vs. 888 units sold in Nov. 2010).
At the high end, the company sold 169 of its supercar -- the SLS AMG, up 369.4% from November 2010 -- bringing its year-to-date sales to 636.
Sales of Sprinter Vans also increased by 26.1% for November with sales of 1,045 – bringing a year-to-date total of 14,982 (up 108.7 %).
Sales of the smart fortwo totaled 414 vehicles, up 96% for the month (compared to the 211 vehicles sold in November 2010).
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 5,530 vehicles in November 2011, a decrease of 12%. On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 68,459 vehicles, a decrease of 8% 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 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
| Mercedes-Benz Passenger Vehicles |
Nov-11 |
Nov-10 |
Monthly % |
YTD 2011 |
YTD 2010 |
Yearly % |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| B-CLASS |
1 |
0 |
0.00% |
19 |
0 |
0.00% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| C-CLASS |
8358 |
3,930 |
112.7% |
61,570 |
53,861 |
14.3% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| E-CLASS |
5095 |
4,986 |
2.2% |
57,435 |
55,284 |
3.9% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S-CLASS |
1381 |
1,127 |
22.5% |
11,185 |
12,639 |
-11.5% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| CL-CLASS |
79 |
127 |
-37.8% |
886 |
896 |
-1.1% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| SL-CLASS |
79 |
168 |
-53.0% |
1,350 |
2,212 |
-39.0% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| SLS AMG |
169 |
36 |
369.4% |
636 |
451 |
41.0% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| CLK-CLASS |
0 |
0 |
0.0% |
5 |
585 |
-99.1% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| SLK-CLASS |
206 |
110 |
87.3% |
2,954 |
1,866 |
58.3% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| CLS-CLASS |
758 |
240 |
215.8% |
5,027 |
1,885 |
166.7% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| R-CLASS |
115 |
214 |
-46.3% |
2,241 |
2,680 |
-16.4% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| M-CLASS |
4796 |
3,470 |
38.2% |
30,522 |
25,915 |
17.8% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| G-CLASS |
59 |
114 |
-48.2% |
1,136 |
835 |
36.0% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| GL-CLASS |
3237 |
2,096 |
54.4% |
22,561 |
17,917 |
25.9% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| GLK-CLASS |
2463 |
1,590 |
54.9% |
21,964 |
19,262 |
14.0% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| TOTAL |
26796 |
18,208 |
47.2% |
219,491 |
196,288 |
11.8% |
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
| *SPRINTER |
1045 |
829 |
26.1% |
14,982 |
7,180 |
108.7% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| smart |
414 |
0 |
0.0% |
1,942 |
0 |
0.0% |
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| MBUSA Combined Total |
Nov-11 |
Nov-10 |
Monthly % |
YTD 2011 |
YTD 2010 |
Yearly % |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| GRAND TOTAL |
28,255 |
18,208 |
55.2% |
236,415 |
196,288 |
20.4% |
|
*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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