Mercedes-Benz Reports Best March and First Quarter on Record With Sales of 22,546
Sales Up 12.6% for the Month and 10.7% for the First Quarter
MONTVALE, N.J., April 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported March sales of 22,546 vehicles, a 12.6 % improvement over March 2010 and the company's highest March volume and first quarter on record. On a year-to-date basis, the 55,995 vehicles sold represent a 10.7% increase.
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The highest volume performers for the month were the C- and E-Class model lines. The sporty C-Class – the gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand for younger and first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers – led the pack with sales of 6,542, up 8.9% over March 2010. The 9th generation E-Class continued its strong momentum with sales of 6,107, up 21.1% over last year. MBUSA's versatile SUV, the M-Class, finished third in volume with sales of 2,792, up 29.6% compared to March 2010.
The R-Class crossover also made gains with sales up 76.7% year-to-date, followed by the commanding G-Class, up 59.7% over March 2010. The company also sold 102 of its supercar -- the SLS AMG -- bringing its year-to-date sales to 255.
Sales of Sprinter Vans increased by 175.1% for the month, with sales of 1,062 - bringing a year-to-date total of 2,649 - up 98.1%.
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 7,236 vehicles in March, a 7.2% decrease when compared to March 2010. On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 19,539 vehicles, a decrease of 3.2 % 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.
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Mercedes-Benz Passenger Vehicles | Mar-11 | Mar-10 | Monthly % | YTD 2011 | YTD 2010 | Yearly % | |
B-CLASS Fuel Cell | 0 | - | - | 2 | - | - | |
C-CLASS | 6,542 | 6,006 | 8.9% | 15,193 | 14,279 | 6.4% | |
E-CLASS | 6,107 | 5,042 | 21.1% | 15,069 | 12,909 | 16.7% | |
S-CLASS | 981 | 1,242 | -21.0% | 2,440 | 2,769 | -11.9% | |
CL-CLASS | 88 | 90 | -2.2% | 299 | 229 | 30.6% | |
SL-CLASS | 179 | 245 | -26.9% | 545 | 591 | -7.8% | |
SLS AMG | 102 | - | - | 255 | - | - | |
CLK-CLASS | - | 9 | -100.0% | 5 | 573 | -99.1% | |
SLK-CLASS | 203 | 235 | -13.6% | 541 | 396 | 36.6% | |
CLS-CLASS | 210 | 188 | 11.7% | 448 | 367 | 22.1% | |
R-CLASS | 265 | 150 | 76.7% | 675 | 445 | 51.7% | |
M-CLASS | 2,792 | 2,154 | 29.6% | 7,200 | 5,736 | 25.5% | |
G-CLASS | 99 | 62 | 59.7% | 290 | 199 | 45.7% | |
GL-CLASS | 1,953 | 1,881 | 3.8% | 4,943 | 4,474 | 10.5% | |
GLK-CLASS | 1,963 | 2,333 | -15.9% | 5,441 | 6,262 | -13.1% | |
TOTAL | 21,484 | 19,637 | 9.4% | 53,346 | 49,229 | 8.4% | |
*SPRINTER | 1,062 | 386 | 175.1% | 2,649 | 1,337 | 98.1% | |
MBUSA | Mar-11 | Mar-10 | Monthly % | YTD 2011 | YTD 2010 | Yearly % | |
GRAND TOTAL | 22,546 | 20,023 | 12.6% | 55,995 | 50,566 | 10.7% | |
*Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter Vans are sold and marketed in the U.S. by Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler Vans USA, respectively. | |||||||
SOURCE Mercedes-Benz USA
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