ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported October sales of 28,955 units, an increase of 1.0% from the 28,659 vehicles sold during the same period last year. Mercedes-Benz Vans reported October sales with 2,446 units and smart reported 140 units, bringing the MBUSA grand total to 31,541 vehicles for the month. On a year-to-date basis, Mercedes-Benz retails totaled 271,205 units.
“We are on track for a solid close to 2017 as we continue into the fourth quarter,” said Dietmar Exler, president and CEO of MBUSA. “Momentum is growing with our newly launched S-Class Sedan, AMG models and the strong demand for our SUV lineup.”
Mercedes-Benz volume leaders in October included the C-Class, GLE and E-Class (including the CLS) model lines. The C-Class took the lead at 5,996, followed by GLE sales of 4,817. The E-Class rounded out the top three with 4,681 units sold.
Mercedes-AMG high-performance models sold 3,256 units in October, with a total 26,822 sold year-to-date (up 52.9%).
Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) models recorded sales of 7,589 vehicles in October, a decrease of 24.3% when compared to the same month last year (10,022). On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 95,266 vehicles, a decrease of 6.8% over 2016 (102,256).
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 USA Sales -- October 2017 |
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| Mercedes-Benz Passenger Vehicles | Oct-17 | Oct-16 | Monthly % | YTD 2017 | YTD 2016 | Yearly % | ||||||||||||
| B-CLASS | 59 | 58 | 1.7% | 602 | 526 | 14.4% | ||||||||||||
| CLA | 1,814 | 2,295 | -21.0% | 16,506 | 21,846 | -24.4% | ||||||||||||
| C-CLASS | 5,996 | 6,227 | -3.7% | 64,946 | 62,561 | 3.8% | ||||||||||||
| E-CLASS/CLS | 4,681 | 3,827 | 22.3% | 41,192 | 41,403 | -0.5% | ||||||||||||
| S-CLASS | 1,228 | 2,420 | -49.3% | 11,901 | 15,834 | -24.8% | ||||||||||||
| SLC | 192 | 238 | -19.3% | 2,380 | 2,797 | -14.9% | ||||||||||||
| SL | 331 | 299 | 10.7% | 2,406 | 3,145 | -23.5% | ||||||||||||
| AMG GT | 245 | 81 | 202.5% | 1,144 | 1,040 | 10.0% | ||||||||||||
| GLA | 2,219 | 2,560 | -13.3% | 19,236 | 19,967 | -3.7% | ||||||||||||
| GLC | 4,245 | 3,588 | 18.3% | 37,134 | 39,978 | -7.1% | ||||||||||||
| GLE | 4,817 | 4,042 | 19.2% | 43,858 | 41,523 | 5.6% | ||||||||||||
| GLS | 2,920 | 2,828 | 3.3% | 26,381 | 24,072 | 9.6% | ||||||||||||
| G-CLASS | 208 | 196 | 6.1% | 3,519 | 3,171 | 11.0% | ||||||||||||
| TOTAL | 28,955 | 28,659 | 1.0% | 271,205 | 277,863 | -2.4% | ||||||||||||
| Vans1 | 2,446 | 2,724 | -10.2% | 27,673 | 27,880 | -0.7% | ||||||||||||
| smart | 140 | 418 | -66.5% | 2,775 | 4,462 | -37.8% | ||||||||||||
| MBUSA Combined Total | Oct-17 | Oct-16 | Monthly % | YTD 2017 | YTD 2016 | Yearly % | ||||||||||||
| GRAND TOTAL | 31,541 | 31,801 | -0.8% | 301,653 | 310,205 | -2.8% | ||||||||||||
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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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