Mercedes-Benz Reports Best May Since 2008 With Sales of 20,306
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FYI: Mercedes-Benz Buyer's Guide
MONTVALE, NJ--June 1, 2011: Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported May sales of 20,306 vehicles, a 5.9% improvement over May 2010, and the best May on record since May 2008. On a year-to-date basis, the 95,458 vehicles sold represent an 8.5% increase.
The highest volume performers for the month were the E- and C-Class model lines. The 9th generation E-Class led the pack with sales of 5,751, up 5% over May 2010. The sporty C-Class €“ the gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand for younger and first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers -- continued its strong momentum with sales of 4,936. MBUSA's compact SUV, the GLK-Class, finished third in volume with monthly sales of 2,214, up 22.1% over last year. Additionally, sales of the versatile
R-Class crossover were up 237% over May 2010.
Sales of Mercedes-Benz diesel models were up 108.5% for the month (1,147 versus 550) and up 115.8% for the year (4,722 versus 2,188).
At the high end, the company sold 21 of its supercar -- the SLS AMG -- bringing its year-to-date sales to 330.
Sales of Sprinter Vans also increased by 126.1% for the month, with sales of 1,420 -- bringing a year-to-date total of 5,184 (up 102.1 %).
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 6,818 vehicles in May 2011, a decrease of 2.1%. On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 33,450 vehicles, a decrease of 4.1% 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.
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May-11 |
May-10 |
Monthly % |
YTD 2011 |
YTD 2010 |
Yearly % |
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B-CLASS Fuel Cell |
1 |
NA |
NA |
4 |
NA |
NA |
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C-CLASS |
4,936 |
5,089 |
-3.0% |
25,361 |
23,992 |
5.7% |
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E-CLASS |
5,751 |
5,476 |
5.0% |
26,162 |
22,913 |
14.2% |
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S-CLASS |
872 |
1,085 |
-19.6% |
4,393 |
4,856 |
-9.5% |
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CL-CLASS |
68 |
68 |
0.0% |
455 |
384 |
18.5% |
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SL-CLASS |
127 |
192 |
-33.9% |
841 |
1,015 |
-17.1% |
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SLS AMG |
21 |
168 |
-87.5% |
330 |
168 |
96.4% |
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CLK-CLASS |
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3 |
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5 |
578 |
-99.1% |
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SLK-CLASS |
63 |
172 |
-63.4% |
752 |
750 |
0.3% |
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CLS-CLASS |
38 |
123 |
-69.1% |
590 |
966 |
-38.9% |
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R-CLASS |
873 |
259 |
237.0% |
1,743 |
1,223 |
42.5% |
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M-CLASS |
1,928 |
2,264 |
-14.8% |
11,118 |
10,269 |
8.3% |
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G-CLASS |
109 |
99 |
10.1% |
487 |
366 |
33.1% |
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GL-CLASS |
1,885 |
1,736 |
8.6% |
8,451 |
8,050 |
5.0% |
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GLK-CLASS |
2,214 |
1,814 |
22.1% |
9,582 |
9,875 |
-3.0% |
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TOTAL |
18,886 |
18,548 |
1.8% |
90,274 |
85,405 |
5.7% |
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*SPRINTER |
1,420 |
628 |
126.1% |
5,184 |
2,565 |
102.1% |
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MBUSA
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May-11 |
May-10 |
Monthly % |
YTD 2011 |
YTD 2010 |
Yearly % |
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GRAND TOTAL |
20,306 |
19,176 |
5.9% |
95,458 |
87,970 |
8.5% |
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*Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter Vans are sold and marke ted in the U.S. by Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler Vans USA, respectively. |
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