Mercedes-Benz Reports Another Strong Month With May 2010 Sales of 19,176
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Sales up 26.7% for the Month and 25.8% Year-to-Date
MONTVALE, N.J., June 2 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported May sales of 19,176 vehicles, an increase of 26.7%, continuing the second quarter with a 25.8% increase on a year-to-date basis.
Impressive gains were made in both the Mercedes-Benz passenger car and light-truck categories. The strongest performer of the month was the 9th generation E-Class -- which expanded to include the wagon and cabriolet models -- with sales of 5,476 (up 140.7%).
The company's flagship sedan, the S-Class, marked increased gains with sales of 1,085 (up 21.2%) and the newly introduced supercar and brand halo -- the SLS AMG -- reported strong initial sales of 168. The top performer on the luxury light truck side was the versatile M-Class SUV with sales of 2,264.
On a year-to-date basis, the company sold 87,970 new vehicles, an increase of 25.8% over last year.
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 6,964 vehicles in May; a 0.4 % decrease compared to May 2009 sales of 6,992 vehicles. Year-to-date sales for the MBCPO program were 34,898, a 5.9 % increase over 2009 year-to-date sales (32,951 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.
MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Sales -- May 2010
Mercedes-Benz May-10 May-09 Monthly % YTD 2010 YTD 2009 Yearly %
Passenger
Vehicles ------ ------ --------- -------- -------- --------
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C-CLASS 5,089 4,842 5.1% 23,992 21,146 13.5%
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E-CLASS 5,476 2,275 140.7% 22,913 9,920 131.0%
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S-CLASS 1,085 895 21.2% 4,856 4,286 13.3%
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CL-CLASS 68 82 -17.1% 384 604 -36.4%
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SL-CLASS 192 359 -46.5% 1,015 1,764 -42.5%
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SLS AMG 168 - - 168 - -
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CLK-CLASS 3 863 -99.7% 578 4,664 -87.6%
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SLK-CLASS 172 322 -46.6% 750 1,404 -46.6%
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CLS-CLASS 123 202 -39.1% 966 1,447 -33.2%
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R-CLASS 259 218 18.8% 1,223 1,312 -6.8%
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M-CLASS 2,264 2,021 12.0% 10,269 8,242 24.6%
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G-CLASS 99 69 43.5% 366 260 40.8%
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GL-CLASS 1,736 1,227 41.5% 8,050 5,440 48.0%
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GLK-CLASS 1,814 1,759 3.1% 9,875 9,444 4.6%
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TOTAL 18,548 15,134 22.6% 85,405 69,933 22.1%
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*SPRINTER 628 - - 2,565 - -
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MBUSA May-10 May-09 Monthly % YTD 2010 YTD 2009 Yearly %
Combined Total ------ ------ --------- -------- -------- --------
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GRAND TOTAL 19,176 15,134 26.7% 87,970 69,933 25.8%
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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.
