Mercedes-Benz Reports February Sales of 16,176
Sales Up 5.1% for the Month and 9.5% Year-to-Date
MONTVALE, N.J., March 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported February sales of 16,176 vehicles, a 5.1 % improvement over February 2010 and the highest February volume since 2008. On a year-to-date basis, the 33,449 vehicles sold represent a 9.5% 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 – lead the pack with sales of 4,479, up 5.5% over February 2010. The 9th generation E-Class continued its strong momentum with sales of 4,203, up 4% over February 2010. MBUSA's versatile SUV, the M-Class, followed in volume with sales of 1,924, up 16.3% compared to February 2010 while the compact GLK SUV trailed closely with sales of 1,853.
At the high end, the iconic SL-Class was up 83.7%, followed by the commanding G-Class, up 40% and the CL flagship coupe increased by 35.1%. The company also sold 83 of its supercar -- the SLS AMG -- bringing its year-to-date sales to 153.
Sales of Sprinter Vans increased by 38.3% for the month to 712 and to 1,587 on a year-to-date basis, up 66.9%.
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 5,860 vehicles in February; a 4.8% decrease when compared to February 2010 (sales of 6,153 vehicles). On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 12,303 vehicles, a decrease of 0.6 % over the comparable period (with sales of 12,382).
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 USA Sales -- February 2011 | |||||||
Mercedes-Benz Passenger Vehicles | Feb-11 | Feb-10 | Monthly % | YTD 2011 | YTD 2010 | Yearly % | |
B-CLASS Fuel Cell | 0 | - | - | 2 | - | - | |
C-CLASS | 4,479 | 4,245 | 5.5% | 8,651 | 8,273 | 4.6% | |
E-CLASS | 4,203 | 4,043 | 4.0% | 8,962 | 7,867 | 13.9% | |
S-CLASS | 659 | 715 | -7.8% | 1,459 | 1,527 | -4.5% | |
CL-CLASS | 104 | 77 | 35.1% | 211 | 139 | 51.8% | |
SL-CLASS | 191 | 104 | 83.7% | 366 | 346 | 5.8% | |
SLS AMG | 83 | - | - | 153 | - | - | |
CLK-CLASS | 1 | 204 | -99.5% | 5 | 564 | -99.1% | |
SLK-CLASS | 137 | 61 | 124.6% | 338 | 161 | 109.9% | |
CLS-CLASS | 89 | 68 | 30.9% | 238 | 179 | 33.0% | |
R-CLASS | 178 | 139 | 28.1% | 410 | 295 | 39.0% | |
M-CLASS | 1,924 | 1,655 | 16.3% | 4,408 | 3,582 | 23.1% | |
G-CLASS | 91 | 65 | 40.0% | 191 | 137 | 39.4% | |
GL-CLASS | 1,472 | 1,368 | 7.6% | 2,990 | 2,593 | 15.3% | |
GLK-CLASS | 1,853 | 2,126 | -12.8% | 3,478 | 3,929 | -11.5% | |
TOTAL | 15,464 | 14,870 | 4.0% | 31,862 | 29,592 | 7.7% | |
*SPRINTER | 712 | 515 | 38.3% | 1,587 | 951 | 66.9% | |
MBUSA Combined Total | Feb-11 | Feb-10 | Monthly % | YTD 2011 | YTD 2010 | Yearly % | |
GRAND TOTAL | 16,176 | 15,385 | 5.1% | 33,449 | 30,543 | 9.5% | |
*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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