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Mercedes-Benz USA Record January 2017 Sales


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ATLANTA, Feb. 1, 2017 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported record January sales of 25,527, topping last January's record volume of 24,664 units sold. Adding 2,049 units for Vans and 324 units for smart, MBUSA achieved its highest January to date with a grand total of 27,900 vehicles, up 3.5% from a year ago.

"This is the strong start we look for following a record year," said Dietmar Exler, president and CEO of MBUSA. "We will continue this momentum in 2017, as our product offensive continues with our flagship the new S-Class Sedan and new product offerings rounding out several model lines."

Mercedes-Benz volume leaders in January included the C-Class, E-Class (including the CLS) and GLE model lines. The C-Class took the lead at 6,453, followed by the E-Class sales of 4,155. The GLE rounded out the top three with 3,970 units sold.

Mercedes-AMG high-performance models sold 2,596 units in January, up 36.3% from last year (1,904).

Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) models recorded sales of 10,496 vehicles in January, an increase of 5.7% when compared to the same month last year (9,934).

About Mercedes-Benz USA

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), headquartered in Atlanta, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service for all Mercedes-Benz products in the United States.  MBUSA offers drivers the most diverse lineup in the luxury segment with 15 model lines ranging from the sporty CLA-Class four-door coupe to the flagship S-Class and the Mercedes-AMG GT S.

MBUSA is also responsible for Mercedes-Benz Vans and smart products in the U.S. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found at www.mbusa.com, www.mbsprinterusa.com and www.smartusa.com.

Accredited journalists can visit our media site at www.media.mbusa.com. Follow us on Twitter @MBUSAnews

 

MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Sales -- January 2017

Mercedes-Benz Passenger Vehicles

Jan-17

Jan-16

Monthly %

YTD 2017

YTD 2016

Yearly %








B-CLASS

53

58

-8.6%

53

58

-8.6%








CLA

1,405

3,168

-55.7%

1,405

3,168

-55.7%








C-CLASS

6,453

5,079

27.1%

6,453

5,079

27.1%








E-CLASS/CLS

4,155

2,790

48.9%

4,155

2,790

48.9%








S-CLASS

1,212

1,277

-5.1%

1,212

1,277

-5.1%








SLC

236

266

-11.3%

236

266

-11.3%








SL

232

214

8.4%

232

214

8.4%








AMG GT

81

125

-35.2%

81

125

-35.2%








GLA

2,007

3,041

-34.0%

2,007

3,041

-34.0%








GLC

3,065

2,849

7.6%

3,065

2,849

7.6%








GLE

3,970

3,663

8.4%

3,970

3,663

8.4%








GLS

2,336

1,796

30.1%

2,336

1,796

30.1%








G-CLASS 

322

338

-4.7%

322

338

-4.7%








TOTAL

25,527

24,664

3.5%

25,527

24,664

3.5%








Vans1

2,049

1,899

7.9%

2,049

1,899

7.9%








smart

324

399

-18.8%

324

399

-18.8%








MBUSA
Combined Total

Jan-17

Jan-16

Monthly %

YTD 2017

YTD 2016

Yearly %








GRAND TOTAL

27,900

26,962

3.5%

27,900

26,962

3.5%

1Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner Sprinter and Metris Vans are sold and marketed in the U.S. by Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler Vans USA, respectively.