Mercedes-Benz Reports January 2009 Sales of 10,433
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MONTVALE, NJ - February 3, 2009: Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported January sales of 10,433 vehicles, a 42.9 percent decrease compared to January 2008. The company attributed the decline to the significant drop in the luxury automotive sector as a result of the current economic climate.
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 6,753 vehicles in January, an 86.3 percent increase compared to its January 2008 sales of 3,624 vehicles.
Mercedes-Benz USA, headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, is responsible for the sales, marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products in the United States. For more than forty years, MBUSA has taken pride in its commitment to the customer by providing superior quality luxury vehicles coupled with outstanding customer support. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found at www.mbusa.com and www.maybachusa.com.
Model Jan '09 Jan '08 Monthly % YTD 2009 YTD 2008 Yearly % ----- ------- ------- --------- -------- -------- -------- C-CLASS 3,032 4,647 -34.8% 3,032 4,647 -34.8% E-CLASS 1,768 2,980 -40.7% 1,768 2,980 -40.7% S-CLASS 516 1,641 -68.6% 516 1,641 -68.6% CL-CLASS 100 253 -60.5% 100 253 -60.5% SL-CLASS 133 389 -65.8% 133 389 -65.8% CLK-CLASS 601 1,223 -50.9% 601 1,223 -50.9% SLK-CLASS 172 480 -64.2% 172 480 -64.2% CLS-CLASS 206 495 -58.4% 206 495 -58.4% R-CLASS 242 1,005 -75.9% 242 1,005 -75.9% M-CLASS 1,355 3,237 -58.1% 1,355 3,237 -58.1% G-CLASS 58 110 -47.3% 58 110 -47.3% GL-CLASS 950 1,815 -47.7% 950 1,815 -47.7% GLK-CLASS 1,300 - 1,300 ----------- ------ ------ ----- ------ ------ ----- GRAND TOTAL 10,433 18,275 -42.9% 10,433 18,275 -42.9% ----------- ------ ------ ----- ------ ------ -----