China set to become Mercedes-Benz’s biggest market by 2015

By 2015, China will become Mercedes-Benz's biggest market, according to CEO Dieter Zetsche. He added that Daimler AG will increase sales by over 10% next year in China. In an interview with Bloomberg Television, Zetsche said that deliveries are expected to increase by a “double-digit” percentage in 2011.

For 2010, Mercedes expects to sell 120,000 vehicles in the country this year, compared to its previous forecast of 100,000. China, which is the world's largest auto market, is expected to expand further due to increasing incomes and a rising economy.
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Agent63 - 10/26/2010 10:16:34 PM

+1 Boost

Mercedes is recognized globally as the marquee luxury brand. Everyone knows Mercedes Benz, not everyone knows Lexus or Audi. As for China they're exposed to all the top luxury brands now and that is a good thing. It's just Mercedes has a huge following in Asian countries. It's a hot commodity amongst business and professionals. It's almost expected. Audi's, BMW's, Buick's, Cadillac's are all popular in the Chinese markets. I guess depends which market place the consumer falls in to.