MONTVALE, N.J., May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported April sales of 22,336 for its Mercedes-Benz models, a 23.8 % improvement over April 2011, delivering a year-to-date total of 83,849 new vehicles to customers, up 17.5%. Combined sales of Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles, smart and Sprinter for the month totaled 25,066, up 30.8% bringing a year-to-date total of 91,972, up 22.4 %, making this the company's highest April on record.
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Sales for the month of April were led by the C-, E-, and M-Class model lines. The sporty C-Class - the gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand on the car side for younger and first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers - took the lead with sales of 6,424 and the 9th generation E-Class followed with sales of 5,328. MBUSA's top-selling SUV, the M-Class, rounded out the top three with sales of 3,057, up 53.6% compared to April 2011. Other strong performers were the company's popular new CLS four-door coupe which saw a 522.1% growth and the all-new SLK roadster which increased 215.5% over April 2011. The SLS AMG supercar retailed 104 for the month, up 92.6% over the same period last year.
On a year-to-date basis, top performers again were the C-Class with 24,531 (up 20.1%) the E-Class with 19,201 and the M-Class with 14,537 (up 58.2%).
Monthly sales of the high-performance AMG models were 529, up 55.1% versus April 2011 (341) and up 60.6% year to date. Additionally, despite fluctuating gas prices, diesel sales increased to 2,300 up 142.4% over the same period last year (949) and up 85.8% for the year.
The company's smart brand continued six consecutive months of sales increases with April sales of 764 vehicles, a 63% jump for the month (compared to the 467 vehicles sold in April 2011) and brings the year-to-date volume to 3,028, up 74.6%.
On the van side, sales of Sprinter Vans also saw strong momentum in April with sales of 1,966 - up 76.3% over last year and up 35.4% on a year-to-date basis.
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 6,368 vehicles in April; a -10.2% decrease when compared to April 2011 (sales of 7,091 vehicles). On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 26,292 vehicles, a decrease of -1.3% over the comparable period (with sales of 26,629).
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. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found at www.mbusa.com, www.mbsprinterusa.comand www.smartusa.com
Mercedes-Benz | Apr-12 | Apr-11 | Monthly % | YTD 2012 | YTD 2011 | Yearly % |
C-CLASS | 6,424 | 5,232 | 22.8% | 24,531 | 20,425 | 20.1% |
E-CLASS | 5,328 | 5,342 | -0.3% | 19,201 | 20,411 | -5.9% |
S-CLASS | 948 | 1,081 | -12.3% | 3,507 | 3,521 | -0.4% |
CL-CLASS | 63 | 88 | -28.4% | 273 | 387 | -29.5% |
SL-CLASS | 250 | 169 | 47.9% | 520 | 714 | -27.2% |
SLS AMG | 104 | 54 | 92.6% | 390 | 309 | 26.2% |
SLK-CLASS | 467 | 148 | 215.5% | 1,558 | 689 | 126.1% |
CLS-CLASS | 647 | 104 | 522.1% | 2,404 | 552 | 335.5% |
R-CLASS | 131 | 195 | -32.8% | 568 | 870 | -34.7% |
M-CLASS | 3,057 | 1,990 | 53.6% | 14,537 | 9,190 | 58.2% |
G-CLASS | 82 | 88 | -6.8% | 343 | 378 | -9.3% |
GL-CLASS | 2,768 | 1,623 | 70.5% | 7,922 | 6,566 | 20.7% |
GLK-CLASS | 2,067 | 1,927 | 7.3% | 8,095 | 7,368 | 9.9% |
TOTAL | 22,336 | 18,042 | 23.8% | 83,849 | 71,388 | 17.5% |
*SPRINTER | 1966 | 1,115 | 76.3% | 5,095 | 3,764 | 35.4% |
**smart | 764 | NA | 3,028 | NA | ||
MBUSA | Apr-12 | Apr-11 | Monthly % | YTD 2012 | YTD 2011 | Yearly % |
GRAND TOTAL | 25,066 | 19,157 | 30.8% | 91,972 | 75,152 | 22.4% |
*Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter Vans are sold and marketed in the U.S. by Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler Vans USA, respectively. | ||||||
**Numbers reflect MBUSA sales as of 7/1/2011; see release for total smart brand sales | ||||||
SOURCE Mercedes-Benz USA
