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Mercedes-Benz USA Reports May 2016 Sales


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ATLANTA, June 1, 2016 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported May sales of 29,299 vehicles, down 1.0% for the month. Mercedes-Benz Vans reported 2,848 units, and smart reported 420 units for the month, bringing MBUSA grand total to 32,567 vehicles for the month and 149,167 sold year-to-date.

"Sales continue at a steady pace in the second-quarter," said Dietmar Exler, president and CEO of MBUSA. "Excitement is building as we look toward the coming months with the launch of three new dream cars, including the S-Class Cabriolet, SL and SLC Roadsters and the all-new E-Class Sedan."

Mercedes-Benz volume leaders in May included the C-Class, GLC and GLE model lines. The C-Class took the lead at 6,954, followed by the GLC at 4,183. The GLE rounded out the top three with 4,003 units sold.

Mercedes-AMG high-performance models sold 1,616 units in May, up 34.6% from last year (1,201).

Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) models recorded sales of 11,327. On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 50,626 vehicles, an increase of 1.0%.

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 -- May 2016

Mercedes-Benz Passenger Vehicles

May-16

May-15

Monthly %

YTD 2016

YTD 2015

Yearly %








B-CLASS

49

278

-82.4%

266

930

-71.4%








CLA

2,310

2,816

-18.0%

11,315

13,712

-17.5%








C-CLASS

6,954

7,413

-6.2%

30,438

35,021

-13.1%








E-CLASS/CLS

3,699

4,464

-17.1%

18,166

20,998

-13.5%








S-CLASS

1,510

1,922

-21.4%

7,006

9,039

-22.5%








SLK

254

411

-38.2%

1,569

1,659

-5.4%








SL

408

420

-2.9%

1,607

1,898

-15.3%








AMG GT

99

296

-

599

501

-








*SLS AMG

-

3

-

1

23

-








GLA

2,085

2,386

-12.6%

11,065

10,136

9.2%








GLC/GLK

4,183

2,558

63.5%

19,620

11,286

73.8%








GLE/M-CLASS

4,003

3,991

0.3%

20,671

19,419

6.4%








GL/GLS

3,358

2,322

44.6%

10,229

10,852

-5.7%








G-CLASS 

387

302

28.1%

1,752

1,448

21.0%








TOTAL

29,299

29,582

-1.0%

134,304

136,922

-1.9%








Vans1

2,848

2,769

2.9%

12,677

11,092

14.3%








smart

420

837

-49.8%

2,186

2,850

-23.3%








MBUSA 

Combined Total

May-16

May-15

Monthly %

YTD 2016

YTD 2015

Yearly %








GRAND TOTAL

32,567

33,188

-1.9%

149,167

150,864

-1.1%


1Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner Sprinter and Metris Vans are sold and marketed in the U.S. by Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler Vans USA, respectively.

*out of production

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SOURCE Mercedes-Benz USA

CONTACT: Donna Boland, 770-705-2009

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