Mercedes-Benz Reports Highest September on Record With Sales of 23,897
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FYI: Mercedes-Benz Buyer's Guide
MONTVALE, NJ--Oct. 3, 2011: Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported September sales of 23,897 vehicles, a 15.6% improvement over September 2010 (20,666) and the company's highest September volume on record. On a year-to-date basis, the 182,314 vehicles sold represent a 10.3% increase over the 165,355 vehicles sold during the same period last year.
The highest volume performers for the month were the C-Class and E-Class model lines. The all-new 2012 sporty C-Class -- and gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand for younger and first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers -- led the pack with sales of 6,865, up 32.1% from September 2010. The 9th generation E-Class followed with sales of 5,122 and the full-sized SUV, the GL-Class, finished third in volume with monthly sales of 2,541. Additionally, sales of the newly launched 2012 CLS-Class posted a 399.3% increase for the month and sales of the new SLK roadster were up 50.8% over September 2010.
At the high end, the company sold 25 of its supercar -- the SLS AMG -- bringing its year-to-date sales to 454.
Sales of Sprinter Vans also increased by 121.3% for September with sales of 1,779 -- bringing a year-to-date total of 12,452 (up 121.3 %).
Sales of the smart fortwo totaled 469 vehicles for the month (compared to the 422 vehicles sold in September 2010).
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 5,707 vehicles in September 2011, a decrease of -8.6%. On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 57,359 vehicles, a decrease of -5.9% 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 14 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 and smart in the US.
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Mercedes-Benz Passenger Vehicles |
Sep-11 |
Sep-10 |
Monthly % |
YTD 2011 |
YTD 2010 |
Yearly % |
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B-Class |
4 |
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NA |
16 |
NA |
NA |
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C-CLASS |
6,865 |
5,196 |
32.1% |
46,128 |
46,160 |
-0.1% |
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E-CLASS |
5,122 |
5,608 |
-8.6% |
47,824 |
44,730 |
6.9% |
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S-CLASS |
1,447 |
1,709 |
-15.3% |
8,877 |
9,725 |
-8.7% |
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CL-CLASS |
64 |
50 |
28.0% |
706 |
685 |
3.1% |
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SL-CLASS |
67 |
197 |
-66.0% |
1,185 |
1,837 |
-35.5% |
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SLS AMG |
25 |
35 |
-28.6% |
454 |
356 |
25.1% |
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CLK-CLASS |
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(1) |
-100.0% |
5 |
584 |
-99.1% |
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SLK-CLASS |
193 |
128 |
50.8% |
2,356 |
1,622 |
-56.4% |
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CLS-CLASS |
709 |
142 |
399.3% |
3,506 |
1,384 |
153.3% |
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R-CLASS |
82 |
292 |
-71.9% |
1,986 |
2,206 |
-10.0% |
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M-CLASS |
2,477 |
2,780 |
-10.9% |
21,635 |
19,619 |
10.3% |
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G-CLASS |
119 |
52 |
128.8% |
997 |
609 |
63.7% |
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GL-CLASS |
2,541 |
1,989 |
27.8% |
17,196 |
13,934 |
23.4% |
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GLK-CLASS |
1,934 |
1,685 |
14.8% |
17,007 |
16,278 |
4.5% |
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TOTAL |
21,649 |
19,862 |
9.0% |
169,862 |
159,729 |
6.3% |
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*SPRINTER |
1,779 |
804 |
121.3% |
12,452 |
5,626 |
121.3% |
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smart |
469 |
NA |
NA |
1,201 |
NA |
NA |
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MBUSA Combined Total |
Sep-11 |
Sep-10 |
Monthly % |
YTD 2011 |
YTD 2010 |
Yearly % |
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GRAND TOTAL |
23,897 |
20,666 |
15.6% |
182,314 |
165,355 |
10.3% |
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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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