Mercedes-Benz Reports July Sales of 18,048
MONTVALE, N.J., Aug. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported July sales of 18,048 vehicles, an increase of 11.2% for the month, with a 23.4% increase on a year-to-date basis.
Impressive gains continued in both the Mercedes-Benz passenger car and light-truck categories. The strongest performer for the month was the 9th generation E-Class, introduced last spring, with sales of 5,462 -- bringing its year-to-date total to 33,240 (up 82.1% YTD). This was followed by the popular C-Class -- the gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand for younger as well as first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers -- with sales of 5,309 for the month. The versatile M-Class SUV rounded out the top three volume performers with sales of 1,973 for the month.
Also showing strong gains in July is the spacious R-Class crossover (up 772.2%), the commanding GL-Class SUV (up 39.7%) and the flagship S-Class sedan (up 22.1%). The company also sold 47 of its newly launched supercar, the SLS AMG, bringing its year-to-date sales to 265.
On a year-to-date basis, the company sold 125,015 new vehicles, an increase of 23.4 % over last year.
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 6,909 vehicles in July, up 12.4% compared to July 2009 sales of 6,145 vehicles. Year-to-date sales for the MBCPO program were 48,231 -- a 7 % increase over 2009 year-to-date sales (45, 095 vehicles) during the same timeframe.
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 CL coupes.
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.
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MERCEDES-BENZ
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Mercedes-Benz
Passenger |
Jul-10 |
Jul-09 |
Monthly % |
YTD 2010 |
YTD 2009 |
Yearly % |
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C-CLASS |
5,309 |
4,450 |
19.3% |
34,864 |
30,179 |
15.5% |
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E-CLASS |
5,462 |
5,556 |
-1.7% |
33,240 |
18,257 |
82.1% |
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S-CLASS |
779 |
638 |
22.1% |
7,184 |
5,674 |
26.6% |
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CL-CLASS |
99 |
85 |
16.5% |
552 |
807 |
-31.6% |
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SL-CLASS |
194 |
319 |
-39.2% |
1,407 |
2,493 |
-43.6% |
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SLS AMG |
47 |
- |
- |
265 |
- |
- |
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CLK-CLASS |
5 |
364 |
-98.6% |
585 |
5,567 |
-89.5% |
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SLK-CLASS |
60 |
234 |
-74.4% |
1,437 |
1,885 |
-23.8% |
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CLS-CLASS |
93 |
164 |
-43.3% |
1,158 |
1,807 |
-35.9% |
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R-CLASS |
314 |
36 |
772.2% |
1,723 |
2,028 |
-15.0% |
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M-CLASS |
1,973 |
1,674 |
17.9% |
14,366 |
12,278 |
17.0% |
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G-CLASS |
48 |
55 |
-12.7% |
497 |
352 |
41.2% |
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GL-CLASS |
1,179 |
844 |
39.7% |
10,596 |
7,197 |
47.2% |
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GLK-CLASS |
1,805 |
1,809 |
-0.2% |
13,167 |
12,792 |
2.9% |
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TOTAL |
17,367 |
16,228 |
7.0% |
121,041 |
101,316 |
19.5% |
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*SPRINTER |
681 |
- |
- |
3,974 |
- |
- |
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MBUSA
Combined |
Jul-10 |
Jul-09 |
Monthly % |
YTD 2010 |
YTD 2009 |
Yearly % |
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GRAND TOTAL |
18,048 |
16,228 |
11.2% |
125,015 |
101,316 |
23.4% |
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*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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