Mercedes Car Group Global Sales Rise 6.9 Percent in January

Global sales at DaimlerChrysler's premium division Mercedes Car Group rose 6.9 percent in January to 77,700 units as strength at the Mercedes-Benz brand offset a slump at Smart, it said today.

Sales of Mercedes-Benz brand cars gained 13.9 percent to 73,500 units thanks to robust demand for its top-end S-class and E-class sedans and its family of SUVs, the world's fifth-biggest carmaker said in a statement.

"Overall sales of Mercedes-Benz brand vehicles in the luxury segment rose 43 percent in January to 8,500 units," it said, noting S-class deliveries had risen "significantly", while E-class sales gained 13 percent to 15,600 units.

Its SUV sales gained a third to 12,400 units.


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jt716 - 2/7/2007 2:26:33 PM

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Wow good job most prob they keep updating their cars and fix and address any problems (E-class) for example

iown1 - 2/7/2007 2:45:04 PM

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Less than 2000 car difference btwn. MB and AUDI. Looks like things are shifting.

iown1 - 2/7/2007 2:47:28 PM

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Woops. My Bad. Audi 75,150 MB 73,5000. Looks like they already shifted.

S4cabriofoxone - 2/7/2007 6:38:45 PM

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Woah, Audi is officially ahead for the year! Can you say #2 luxury manufacturer? And they're even closing in on BMW...

SixxFive - 2/8/2007 12:42:49 AM

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Audi - less expensive cars - more sales in the entry level luxury segment - simple answer.

S4cabriofoxone - 2/8/2007 10:11:48 PM

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Where do you think Merc and BMW get all their sales? The S-Class?!

No, it's from A-Classes, B-Classes, 1 Serieses, 3 Serieses and E-Class taxis!

chewy - 2/8/2007 7:25:33 PM

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Yes, Audi FTL. Take that.