Mercedes-Benz
USA (MBUSA) today reported November sales of 28,255 vehicles, a 55.2% improvement over
November 2010 (18,208) and the company's highest November volume on record. On a year-to-date basis, the 236,415 vehicles sold represent a 20.4% increase over the 196,288 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 – the gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand for younger and first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers – led the pack with sales of 8,358, up 112.7% from November 2010. The 9th generation E-Class followed with sales of 5,095 and the all-new versatile M-Class finished third in volume with monthly sales of 4,796. Additionally, sales of the 2012 CLS-Class posted a 215.8% increase for the month and sales of the new SLK roadster were up 87.3% over November 2010.
Total diesel units sold for November were up 136.1 % with sales of 2,097 (vs. 888 units sold in Nov. 2010).
At the high end, the company sold 169 of its supercar -- the SLS AMG, up 369.4% from November 2010 -- bringing its year-to-date sales to 636.
Sales of Sprinter Vans also increased by 26.1% for November with sales of 1,045 – bringing a year-to-date total of 14,982 (up 108.7 %).
Sales of the smart fortwo totaled 414 vehicles, up 96% for the month (compared to the 211 vehicles sold in November 2010).
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 5,530 vehicles in November 2011, a decrease of 12%. On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 68,459 vehicles, a decrease of 8% over the comparable period last year.