Mercedes-Benz Reports Another Strong Month With March Sales of 20,023
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Sales Up 28.3 % for the Month and 25.7% Year-to-Date
MONTVALE, N.J., April 1 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported March sales of 20,023 vehicles, up 28.3%, propelling the company to a 25.7% increase for the first quarter.
Healthy demand in both the Mercedes passenger car and light-truck categories fueled the increase in sales volume for the month. In the sedan category, the popular C-Class - the gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand for younger as well as first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers - maintained its lead as the volume leader with sales of 6,006. The new 9th generation E-Class continued to exhibit strong momentum with sales of 5,042 (up 154.9%) and the sporty GLK followed suit with sales of 2,333.
On a year-to-date basis, the company sold 50,566 new vehicles, an increase of 25.7% over last year.
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 7,797 vehicles in March; a 17.9% increase compared to March 2009 sales of 6,614 vehicles. Year-to-date sales for the MBCPO program are 20,179 - a 5.3% increase over 2009 year-to-date sales (19,161 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, www.maybachusa.com and www.mbsprinterusa.com.
MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Sales - March 2010
Mercedes-Benz
Passenger Vehicles Mar '10 Mar '09 Monthly % YTD 2010 YTD 2009 Yearly %
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C-CLASS 6,006 5,008 19.9% 14,279 12,030 18.7%
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E-CLASS 5,042 1,978 154.9% 12,909 5,850 120.7%
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S-CLASS 1,242 731 69.9% 2,769 2,232 24.1%
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CL-CLASS 90 68 32.4% 229 400 -42.8%
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SL-CLASS 245 308 -20.5% 591 903 -34.6%
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CLK-CLASS 9 1,067 -99.2% 573 2,802 -79.6%
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SLK-CLASS 235 323 -27.2% 396 777 -49.0%
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CLS-CLASS 188 329 -42.9% 367 990 -62.9%
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R-CLASS 150 355 -57.7% 445 902 -50.7%
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M-CLASS 2,154 1,675 28.6% 5,736 4,383 30.9%
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G-CLASS 62 44 40.9% 199 141 41.1%
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GL-CLASS 1,881 1,118 68.2% 4,474 3,008 48.7%
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GLK-CLASS 2,333 2,598 -10.2% 6,262 5,816 7.7%
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TOTAL 19,637 15,602 25.9% 49,229 40,234 22.4%
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*SPRINTER 386 - - 1,337 - -
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MBUSA
Combined
Total Mar '10 Mar '09 Monthly % YTD 2010 YTD 2009 Yearly %
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GRAND TOTAL 20,023 15,602 28.3% 50,566 40,234 25.7%
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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.
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