MONTVALE, N.J., July 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported June sales of 22,563 vehicles, an 18.8% improvement over June 2010, and the company's highest June volume and first half of the year on record. On a year-to-date basis, the 118,021 vehicles sold represent a 10.4% increase.
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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 5,798, up 19.1% over June 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 4,620. MBUSA's stylish SUV, the M-Class, finished third in volume with monthly sales of 3,071, up 44.6% over last June. Additionally, sales of the all-new 2012 CLS-Class four-dour coupe were up 645.5% and the full-sized GL-Class SUV posted a 75.9% increase over June 2010.
Sales of Mercedes-Benz diesel models were up 128.4% for the month (1,231 versus 539) and up 188.3 % for the year (5,953 versus 2,727).
At the high end, sales of the commanding G-Class were up 89.1% for the month and the company sold 18 of its supercar -- the SLS AMG -- bringing its year-to-date sales to 348.
Sales of Sprinter Vans also increased by 162.5% for the month, with sales of 1,911 - bringing a year-to-date total of 7,095 (up 102.1 %).
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 6,413 vehicles in June 2011, a decrease of 0.2%. On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 39,863 vehicles, a decrease of 3.6 % 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.
MBUSA is also responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans in the US. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found at www.mbusa.com, and www.mbsprinterusa.com.
Mercedes-Benz Passenger Vehicles | Jun-11 | Jun-10 | Monthly % | YTD 2011 | YTD 2010 | Yearly % | |
B-CLASS Fuel Cell | 0 | NA | NA | 4 | NA | NA | |
C-CLASS | 4,620 | 5,563 | -17.0% | 29,981 | 29,555 | 1.4% | |
E-CLASS | 5,798 | 4,865 | 19.1% | 31,960 | 27,778 | 15.0% | |
S-CLASS | 1,169 | 1,549 | -24.5% | 5,562 | 6,405 | -13.2% | |
CL-CLASS | 53 | 69 | -23.2% | 508 | 453 | 12.1% | |
SL-CLASS | 109 | 198 | -44.9% | 950 | 1,213 | 27.1% | |
SLS AMG | 18 | 50 | -64.0% | 348 | 218 | 56.1% | |
CLK-CLASS | - | 2 | - | 5 | 580 | -99.1% | |
SLK-CLASS | 340 | 627 | -45.8% | 1,092 | 1,377 | -20.7% | |
CLS-CLASS | 738 | 99 | 645.5% | 1,328 | 1,065 | 24.7% | |
R-CLASS | 75 | 186 | 59.7% | 1,818 | 1,409 | 29.0% | |
M-CLASS | 3,071 | 2,124 | 44.6% | 14,189 | 12,393 | 14.5% | |
G-CLASS | 146 | 83 | 89.1% | 633 | 449 | 41.0% | |
GL-CLASS | 2,585 | 1,367 | 75.9% | 11,036 | 9,417 | 17.2% | |
GLK-CLASS | 1,930 | 1,487 | 29.8% | 11,512 | 11,362 | 1.3% | |
TOTAL | 20,652 | 18,269 | 13.0% | 110,926 | 103,674 | 6.5% | |
*SPRINTER | 1,911 | 728 | 162.5% | 7,095 | 3,293 | 102.1% | |
MBUSA Combined Total | Jun-11 | Jun-10 | Monthly % | YTD 2011 | YTD 2010 | Yearly % | |
GRAND TOTAL | 22,563 | 18,997 | 18.8% | 118,021 | 106,967 | 10.4% | |
*Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter Vans are sold and marketed in the U.S. by Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler Vans USA, respectively. | |||||||
SOURCE Mercedes-Benz USA
