October 2011 Sales: Mercedes-Benz

November 8, 201114 yr

Mercedes-Benz October 2011 Sales

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MONTVALE, N.J., Nov. 1, 2011 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported October sales of 24,449 vehicles, a 28.2% improvement over October 2010 (19,076) and the company's highest October volume on record. On a year-to-date basis, the 206,632 vehicles sold represent a 12% increase over the 184,431 vehicles sold during the same period last year.

The highest volume performers for the month were the C-Class and E-Class model lines. The all-new 2012 sporty C-Class -- gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand for younger and first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers -- led the pack with sales of 7,084, up 87.9% from October 2010. The 9th generation E-Class followed with sales of 4,516 and the all-new versatile M-Class, finished third in volume with monthly sales of 4,091. Additionally, sales of the 2012 CLS-Class posted a 192.3% increase for the month and sales of the new SLK roadster were up 58.2% over October 2010.

Total diesel units sold for October were up 110.9% with sales of 1,930 (vs. 915 units sold in Oct. 2010).

At the high end, the company sold 13 of its supercar -- the SLS AMG -- bringing its year-to-date sales to 467.

Sales of Sprinter Vans also increased by 104.8% for October with sales of 1,485 -- bringing a year-to-date total of 13,937 (up 119.4 %).

Sales of the smart fortwo totaled 327 vehicles for the month (compared to the 367 vehicles sold in October 2010).

Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 5,571 vehicles in October 2011, a decrease of 21.8%. On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 62,929 vehicles, a decrease of 7.6% 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 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.

MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Sales -- October 2011

Mercedes-Benz

Passenger Vehicles

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Oct. 11

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Oct-10

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Monthly %

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YTD 2011

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YTD 2010

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Yearly %

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B-Class </td> <td style="margin-top:0%;margin-bottom:0%;padding-top:0%;padding-bottom:0%;border-top:solidblack 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt;padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">

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0.00%

C-CLASS </td> <td style="margin-top:0%;margin-bottom:0%;padding-top:0%;padding-bottom:0%;border-top:solidblack 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt;padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">

7,084

3,771

87.9%

53,212

49,931

6.6%

E-CLASS </td> <td style="margin-top:0%;margin-bottom:0%;padding-top:0%;padding-bottom:0%;border-top:solidblack 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt;padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">

4,516

5,568

-18.9%

52,340

50,298

4.1%

S-CLASS </td> <td style="margin-top:0%;margin-bottom:0%;padding-top:0%;padding-bottom:0%;border-top:solidblack 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt;padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">

927

1,787

-48.1%

9,804

11,512

-14.8%

CL-CLASS </td> <td style="margin-top:0%;margin-bottom:0%;padding-top:0%;padding-bottom:0%;border-top:solidblack 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt;padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">

101

20.2%

807

769

4.9%

SL-CLASS </td> <td style="margin-top:0%;margin-bottom:0%;padding-top:0%;padding-bottom:0%;border-top:solidblack 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt;padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">

207

-58.5%

1,271

2,044

-37.8%

SLS AMG </td> <td style="margin-top:0%;margin-bottom:0%;padding-top:0%;padding-bottom:0%;border-top:solidblack 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt;padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">

-78.0%

467

415

12.5%

CLK-CLASS </td> <td style="margin-top:0%;margin-bottom:0%;padding-top:0%;padding-bottom:0%;border-top:solidblack 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt;padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">

-100.0%

585

-99.1%

SLK-CLASS </td> <td style="margin-top:0%;margin-bottom:0%;padding-top:0%;padding-bottom:0%;border-top:solidblack 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt;padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">

212

134

58.2%

2,748

1,756

56.5%

CLS-CLASS </td> <td style="margin-top:0%;margin-bottom:0%;padding-top:0%;padding-bottom:0%;border-top:solidblack 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt;padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">

763

261

192.3%

4,269

1,645

159.5%

R-CLASS </td> <td style="margin-top:0%;margin-bottom:0%;padding-top:0%;padding-bottom:0%;border-top:solidblack 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt;padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">

140

260

-46.2%

2,126

2,466

-13.8%

M-CLASS </td> <td style="margin-top:0%;margin-bottom:0%;padding-top:0%;padding-bottom:0%;border-top:solidblack 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt;padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">

4,091

2,826

44.8%

25,726

22,445

14.6%

G-CLASS </td> <td style="margin-top:0%;margin-bottom:0%;padding-top:0%;padding-bottom:0%;border-top:solidblack 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt;padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">

112

-28.6%

1,077

721

49.4%

GL-CLASS </td> <td style="margin-top:0%;margin-bottom:0%;padding-top:0%;padding-bottom:0%;border-top:solidblack 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt;padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">

2,128

1,887

12.8%

19,324

15,821

22.1%

GLK-CLASS </td> <td style="margin-top:0%;margin-bottom:0%;padding-top:0%;padding-bottom:0%;border-top:solidblack 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt;padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">

2,494

1,394

78.9%

19,501

17,672

10.3%

TOTAL </td> <td style="margin-top:0%;margin-bottom:0%;padding-top:0%;padding-bottom:0%;border-top:solidblack 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt;padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">

22,637

18,351

23.4%

192,695

178,080

8.2%

*SPRINTER </td> <td style="margin-top:0%;margin-bottom:0%;padding-top:0%;padding-bottom:0%;border-top:solidblack 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt;padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">

1,485

725

104.8%

13,937

6,351

119.4%

smart </td> <td style="margin-top:0%;margin-bottom:0%;padding-top:0%;padding-bottom:0%;border-top:solidblack 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt;padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">

327

0.0%

MBUSA

Combined Total

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Oct. 11

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Oct. 10

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Monthly %

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YTD 2011

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YTD 2010

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Yearly %

GRAND TOTAL </td> <td style="margin-top:0%;margin-bottom:0%;padding-top:0%;padding-bottom:0%;border-top:solidblack 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt;padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">

24,449

19,076

28.2%

206,632

184,431

12.0%

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*Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter Vans are sold and marketed in the U.S. by Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler Vans USA, respectively. </td> </tr> </tbody></table>

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