Mercedes-Benz Reports Best March and First Quarter on Record With Sales of 22,546
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Knowledge Base: Mercedes-Benz Buyer's Guide
MONTVALE, N.J., April 1, 2011 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported March sales of 22,546 vehicles, a 12.6 % improvement over March 2010 and the company's highest March volume and first quarter on record. On a year-to-date basis, the 55,995 vehicles sold represent a 10.7% increase.
The highest volume performers for the month were the C- and E-Class model lines. The sporty C-Class the gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand for younger and first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers €“ led the pack with sales of 6,542, up 8.9% over March 2010. The 9th generation E-Class continued its strong momentum with sales of 6,107, up 21.1% over last year. MBUSA's versatile SUV, the M-Class, finished third in volume with sales of 2,792, up 29.6% compared to March 2010.
The R-Class crossover also made gains with sales up 76.7% year-to-date, followed by the commanding G-Class, up 59.7% over March 2010. The company also sold 102 of its supercar -- the SLS AMG -- bringing its year-to-date sales to 255.
Sales of Sprinter Vans increased by 175.1% for the month, with sales of 1,062 - bringing a year-to-date total of 2,649 - up 98.1%.
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 7,236 vehicles in March, a 7.2% decrease when compared to March 2010. On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 19,539 vehicles, a decrease of 3.2 % over the comparable period last year.
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 the SLS AMG supercar.
MBUSA is also responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans in the US.
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Mercedes-Benz Passenger Vehicles |
Mar-11 |
Mar-10 |
Monthly % |
YTD 2011 |
YTD 2010 |
Yearly % |
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B-CLASS Fuel Cell |
0 |
- |
- |
2 |
- |
- |
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C-CLASS |
6,542 |
6,006 |
8.9% |
15,193 |
14,279 |
6.4% |
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E-CLASS |
6,107 |
5,042 |
21.1% |
15,069 |
12,909 |
16.7% |
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S-CLASS |
981 |
1,242 |
-21.0% |
2,440 |
2,769 |
-11.9% |
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CL-CLASS |
88 |
90 |
-2.2% |
299 |
229 |
30.6% |
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SL-CLASS |
179 |
245 |
-26.9% |
545 |
591 |
-7.8% |
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SLS AMG |
102 |
- |
- |
255 |
- |
- |
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CLK-CLASS |
- |
9 |
-100.0% |
5 |
573 |
-99.1% |
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SLK-CLASS |
203 |
235 |
-13.6% |
541 |
396 |
36.6% |
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CLS-CLASS |
210 |
188 |
11.7% |
448 |
367 |
22.1% |
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R-CLASS |
265 |
150 |
76.7% |
675 |
445 |
51.7% |
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M-CLASS |
2,792 |
2,154 |
29.6% |
7,200 |
5,736 |
25.5% |
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G-CLASS |
99 |
62 |
59.7% |
290 |
199 |
45.7% |
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GL-CLASS |
1,953 |
1,881 |
3.8% |
4,943 |
4,474 |
10.5% |
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GLK-CLASS |
1,963 |
2,333 |
-15.9% |
5,441 |
6,262 |
-13.1% |
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TOTAL |
21,484 |
19,637 |
9.4% |
53,346 |
49,229 |
8.4% |
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*SPRINTER |
1,062 |
386 |
175.1% |
2,649 |
1,337 |
98.1% |
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MBUSA
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Mar-11 |
Mar-10 |
Monthly % |
YTD 2011 |
YTD 2010 |
Yearly % |
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GRAND TOTAL |
22,546 |
20,023 |
12.6% |
55,995 |
50,566 |
10.7% |
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*Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner S printer Vans are sold and marketed in the U.S. by Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler Vans USA, respectively. |
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