ATLANTA July 3, 2018; Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported June sales of 26,191 Mercedes-Benz models, a decrease of 9.7% from the best-ever June sales reported during the same time period last year at 28,994 vehicles sold. Mercedes-Benz Vans reported June sales of 2,808 units and smart reported 126 units, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 29,125 vehicles for the month. On a year-to-date basis, Mercedes-Benz recorded sales of 158,848, adding 16,910 units for Vans and 650 vehicles for smart, MBUSA’s year-to-date sales volume totaled 176,408, a decrease of 1.9% from last year.
“June sales were mainly impacted by limited availability of our larger SUVs, the GLE and GLS, whose production was affected by a fire at a supplier facility in May,” said Dietmar Exler, president and CEO of MBUSA.
Mercedes-Benz volume leaders in June included the GLC, C-Class and E-Class model lines. The GLC continues to build sales momentum month-over-month coming in at 6,608, followed by C-Class sales of 5,742. The E-Class rounded out the top three with 3,435 units sold.
Mercedes-AMG high-performance models sold 2,366 units in June, with a total of 15,320 units sold year-to-date.
Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) models recorded sales of 11,050 vehicles in June, an increase of 23.4% when compared to the same month last year (8,954). On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 62,121 vehicles, an increase of 3.2% over 2017 (60,193).
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 R.
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.
MERCEDES-BENZ USA Sales -- June 2018 |
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Mercedes-Benz |
Jun-18 | Jun-17 | Monthly % | YTD 2018 | YTD 2017 | Yearly % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
B-CLASS | 0 | 46 | -100.0% | 132 | 317 | -58.4% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CLA | 2,094 | 2,118 | -1.1% | 11,716 | 8,505 | 37.8% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
C-CLASS | 5,742 | 7,116 | -19.3% | 29,659 | 42,552 | -30.3% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
E-CLASS/CLS | 3,435 | 4,316 | -20.4% | 23,440 | 24,759 | -5.3% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
S-CLASS | 1,156 | 1,169 | -1.1% | 8,425 | 7,583 | 11.1% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SLC | 135 | 201 | -32.8% | 1,181 | 1,616 | -26.9% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SL | 208 | 221 | -5.9% | 1,256 | 1,450 | -13.4% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AMG GT | 154 | 118 | 30.5% | 914 | 541 | 68.9% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
GLA | 1,722 | 2,081 | -17.3% | 12,162 | 10,360 | 17.4% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
GLC | 6,608 | 3,729 | 77.2% | 35,145 | 19,727 | 78.2% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
GLE | 3,318 | 4,824 | -31.2% | 22,741 | 26,825 | -15.2% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
GLS | 1,356 | 2,656 | -48.9% | 10,199 | 15,530 | -34.3% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
G-CLASS | 263 | 399 | -34.1% | 1,878 | 2,195 | -14.4% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
TOTAL | 26,191 | 28,994 | -9.7% | 158,848 | 161,960 | -1.9% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vans1 | 2,808 | 3,108 | -9.7% | 16,910 | 15,800 | 7.0% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
smart | 126 | 226 | -44.2% | 650 | 1,983 | -67.2% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
MBUSA |
Jun-18 | Jun-17 | Monthly % | YTD 2018 | YTD 2017 | Yearly % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
GRAND TOTAL | 29,125 | 32,328 | -9.9% | 176,408 | 179,743 | -1.9% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner Sprinter and Metris Vans are sold and marketed in the U.S. by Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler Vans USA, respectively. |
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