ATLANTA, Feb. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported record January sales of 24,664, topping last January's record volume of 24,619 units sold. Adding 1,899 units for Vans and 399 units for smart, MBUSA achieved its highest January to date with a grand total of 26,962 vehicles, up 1.3% from a year ago.
"On the heels of our highest volume sales year in MBUSA's history, January is continuing the momentum into 2016," said Dietmar Exler, president and CEO of MBUSA. "Our new product offerings, including the new E-Class will continue to bring our customers the best in experience and innovation."
Mercedes-Benz volume leaders in January included the C-Class, GLE and CLA model lines. The C-Class took the lead at 5,079, followed by the new GLE sales of 3,515. The CLA rounded out the top three with an increase of 27.2% to 3,168 units sold.
Mercedes-Benz AMG high-performance models sold 1,904 units in January, up 141% from last year (790), while the brand's BlueTEC diesel lineup finished the month at 334.
Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) models recorded their best January ever with sales of 9,934, up 5.1% from the 9,456 units sold the same month last year.
About Mercedes-Benz USA
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), headquartered in Atlanta, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service for all Mercedes-Benz products in the United States. MBUSA offers drivers the most diverse lineup in the luxury segment with 15 model lines ranging from the sporty CLA-Class four-door coupe to the flagship S-Class and the Mercedes-AMG GT S.
MBUSA is also responsible for Mercedes-Benz Vans and smart products in the U.S. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found at www.mbusa.com, www.mbsprinterusa.com and www.smartusa.com.
Accredited journalists can visit our media site at www.media.mbusa.com.
MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Sales -- January 2016
| Mercedes-Benz |
Jan-16 |
Jan-15 |
Monthly % |
YTD 2016 |
YTD 2015 |
Yearly % |
| B-CLASS |
58 |
240 |
-75.8% |
58 |
240 |
-75.8% |
| CLA-CLASS |
3,168 |
2,491 |
27.2% |
3,168 |
2,491 |
27.2% |
| C-CLASS |
5,079 |
6,236 |
-18.6% |
5,079 |
6,236 |
-18.6% |
| E-CLASS |
2,503 |
4,336 |
-42.3% |
2,503 |
4,336 |
-42.3% |
| S-CLASS |
1,277 |
1,566 |
-18.5% |
1,277 |
1,566 |
-18.5% |
| CL-CLASS |
0 |
11 |
-100.0% |
0 |
11 |
-100.0% |
| SL-CLASS |
214 |
310 |
-31.0% |
214 |
310 |
-31.0% |
| AMG GT |
125 |
- |
- |
125 |
- |
- |
| SLS AMG |
0 |
5 |
-100.0% |
0 |
5 |
-100.0% |
| SLK-CLASS |
266 |
246 |
8.1% |
266 |
246 |
8.1% |
| CLS-CLASS |
287 |
406 |
-29.3% |
287 |
406 |
-29.3% |
| M-CLASS |
148 |
3,144 |
-95.3% |
148 |
3,144 |
-95.3% |
| G-CLASS |
338 |
231 |
46.3% |
338 |
231 |
46.3% |
| GL-CLASS |
1,796 |
2,121 |
-15.3% |
1,796 |
2,121 |
-15.3% |
| GLA-CLASS |
3,041 |
1,878 |
61.9% |
3,041 |
1,878 |
61.9% |
| GLC-CLASS |
2,765 |
- |
- |
2,765 |
- |
- |
| GLE-CLASS |
3,515 |
- |
- |
3,515 |
- |
- |
| GLK-CLASS |
84 |
1,398 |
-94.0% |
84 |
1,398 |
-94.0% |
| TOTAL |
24,664 |
24,619 |
0.2% |
24,664 |
24,619 |
0.2% |
| Vans1 |
1,899 |
1,505 |
26.2% |
1,899 |
1,505 |
26.2% |
| smart |
399 |
492 |
-18.9% |
399 |
492 |
-18.9% |
| MBUSA |
Jan-16 |
Jan-15 |
Monthly % |
YTD 2016 |
YTD 2015 |
Yearly % |
| GRAND TOTAL |
26,962 |
26,616 |
1.3% |
26,962 |
26,616 |
1.3% |
|
1Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner Sprinter and Metris Vans are sold and marketed in the U.S. by Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler Vans USA, respectively. |
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