ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported July sales of 25,909 units, compared to 28,523 vehicles sold during the same month last year. On a year-to-date basis, Mercedes-Benz retails totaled 187,869 units, down 1.8% from the previous year. Adding 2,758 units for Vans and 182 units for smart, MBUSA achieved a grand total of 28,849 vehicles for the month.
“July proved to be a challenging month across the industry,” said Dietmar Exler, president and CEO of MBUSA. “We are in a position for another strong year with new products launching in the second half.”
Mercedes-Benz volume leaders in July included the C-Class, GLC and GLE model lines. The C-Class took the lead at 4,899, followed by GLC sales of 4,002. The GLE rounded out the top three with 3,879 units sold.
Mercedes-AMG high-performance models sold 2,098 units in July, with a total 19,128 sold year-to-date (up 52.9%).
Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) models recorded sales of 8,654 vehicles in July, a decrease of 17.7% when compared to the same month last year (10,517). On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 68,847 vehicles, a decrease of 2.8% over 2016 (70,863).
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.
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Mercedes-Benz Passenger Vehicles |
Jul-17 | Jul-16 | Monthly % | YTD 2017 | YTD 2016 | Yearly % | |||||||||||||||
| B-CLASS | 81 | 50 | 62.0 | % | 398 | 360 | 10.6 | % | |||||||||||||
| CLA | 2,181 | 2,284 | -4.5 | % | 10,686 | 15,895 | -32.8 | % | |||||||||||||
| C-CLASS | 4,899 | 6,304 | -22.3 | % | 47,451 | 43,609 | 8.8 | % | |||||||||||||
| E-CLASS/CLS | 3,876 | 5,225 | -25.8 | % | 28,635 | 27,683 | 3.4 | % | |||||||||||||
| S-CLASS | 1,470 | 1,783 | -17.6 | % | 9,053 | 10,276 | -11.9 | % | |||||||||||||
| SLC | 199 | 238 | -16.4 | % | 1,815 | 1,975 | -8.1 | % | |||||||||||||
| SL | 154 | 279 | -44.8 | % | 1,604 | 2,077 | -22.8 | % | |||||||||||||
| AMG GT | 179 | 57 | 214.0 | % | 716 | 735 | -2.6 | % | |||||||||||||
| GLA | 2,223 | 1,502 | 48.0 | % | 12,583 | 14,317 | -12.1 | % | |||||||||||||
| GLC | 4,002 | 3,411 | 17.3 | % | 23,729 | 26,802 | -11.5 | % | |||||||||||||
| GLE | 3,879 | 4,412 | -12.1 | % | 30,708 | 29,598 | 3.8 | % | |||||||||||||
| GLS | 2,403 | 2,670 | -10.0 | % | 17,929 | 15,550 | 15.3 | % | |||||||||||||
| G-CLASS | 363 | 308 | 17.9 | % | 2,558 | 2,422 | 5.6 | % | |||||||||||||
| TOTAL | 25,909 | 28,523 | -9.2 | % | 187,869 | 191,300 | -1.8 | % | |||||||||||||
| Vans1 | 2,758 | 3,272 | -15.7 | % | 18,558 | 19,034 | -2.5 | % | |||||||||||||
| smart | 182 | 493 | -63.1 | % | 2,165 | 3,086 | -29.8 | % | |||||||||||||
| MBUSA Combined Total | Jul-17 | Jul-16 | Monthly % | YTD 2017 | YTD 2016 | Yearly % | |||||||||||||||
| GRAND TOTAL | 28,849 | 32,288 | -10.7 | % | 208,592 | 213,420 | -2.3 | % | |||||||||||||
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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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