Mercedes-Benz USA Reports All-Time Best November On Record

MONTVALE, N.J., Dec. 3 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported its all-time best November on record with sales of 18,014 vehicles during November 2001, up 11.4 percent from the November 2000 sales of 16,175. On a year-to-date basis, the company recorded an increase of total sales to 186,562 vehicles, versus 185,308 during the comparable period last year (up 0.7 percent).

Volume for the month was led by the C-Class with a boost from the new 2002 model year C-Class coupe and wagon. November sales of 5,144 were up 80.7 percent, surpassing November 2000's 2,846. Year-to-date, C-Class sales have increased by 50.1 percent compared to 2000's sales level (45,809 vs. 30,518). Sales of the C240 sedan exceeded last year's November sales by 87.2 percent (2,302 vs. 1,230).

November 2001 represents the best November on record for CL-Class and CLK-Class models in MBUSA's history. Up 62.8 percent for the month (394 vs. 242 units), year-to-date sales of the CL-Class increased by 87.4 percent (3,365 vs. 1,793). The CLK-Class sales were up 50 percent for November (2,183 vs. 1,455) and up 6.6 percent year-to-date (17,131 vs. 16,072). In addition, the G500 marks its first few weeks of sales with 217 units sold.

Separately, through its Starmark certified pre-owned vehicle program, MBUSA posted sales of 3,231 for the month which is an increase of 28.5 percent compared to November 2000 sales of 2,515 vehicles. Year-to-date, Starmark sales increased 24.9 percent to a total of 34,492 compared to 27,616 in November 2000.