Mercedes-Benz Reports May Sales of 27,080 Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported May sales of 27,080 Mercedes-Benz models ? an increase of 0.4% over May 2018. Mercedes-Benz Vans reported May sales of 2,862 units and smart reported 106, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 30,048 vehicles for the month. On a year-to-date basis, MBUSA recorded sales of 121,200, adding 13,020 units for Vans and 422 vehicles for smart, bringing the year-to-date sales volume to 134,642.
"Although supplies of some of our key new models continue to build, strong demand propelled us to a solid result for May," said Dietmar Exler, president and CEO or MBUSA. "We expect to gain further momentum throughout the summer with greater availability of our new SUV and entry-level luxury models."
Mercedes-Benz sales leaders in May included the GLC, C-Class and GLE model lines. The GLC lead totals with 6,594 vehicles followed by C-Class sales of 4,330. The GLE rounded out the top three with 3,882.
May sales of Mercedes-AMG high-performance models totaled 3,080 units (+17.2%) with 15,560 vehicles sold year-to-date (+20.1%).
Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) models recorded sales of 12,793 vehicles in May, an increase of 6.3% versus last year. On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 53,649 vehicles, an increase of 4.7% from the previous year.
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 A-Class sedan to the flagship S-Class and the Mercedes-AMG GT R.
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.mbvans.com and www.smartusa.com.
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MERCEDES-BENZ USA Sales -- May 2019 |
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Mercedes-Benz |
May-19 | May-18 | Monthly % | YTD 2019 | YTD 2018 | Yearly % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A-CLASS | 1,421 | _ | _ | 3,115 | _ | _ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B-CLASS | 0 | 3 | -100.0% | 4 | 132 | -97.0% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CLA | 1,253 | 2,257 | -44.5% | 7,449 | 9,622 | -22.6% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C-CLASS | 4,330 | 5,419 | -20.1% | 23,386 | 23,917 | -2.2% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| E-CLASS/CLS | 3,627 | 3,625 | 0.1% | 17,393 | 20,005 | -13.1% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| S-CLASS | 983 | 1,169 | -15.9% | 5,092 | 7,269 | -29.9% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SLC | 168 | 263 | -36.1% | 980 | 1,046 | -6.3% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SL | 151 | 206 | -26.7% | 780 | 1,048 | -25.6% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AMG GT | 500 | 201 | 148.8% | 1,484 | 760 | 95.3% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GLA | 2,392 | 1,905 | 25.6% | 8,883 | 10,440 | -14.9% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GLC | 6,594 | 6,424 | 2.6% | 27,338 | 28,537 | -4.2% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GLE | 3,882 | 3,657 | 6.2% | 12,983 | 19,423 | -33.2% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GLS | 1,286 | 1,553 | -17.2% | 8,981 | 8,843 | 1.6% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| G-CLASS | 493 | 294 | 67.7% | 3,332 | 1,615 | 106.3% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TOTAL | 27,080 | 26,976 | 0.4% | 121,200 | 132,657 | -8.6% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vans1 | 2,862 | 3,101 | -7.7% | 13,020 | 14,102 | -7.7% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| smart | 106 | 110 | -3.6% | 422 | 524 | -19.5% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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MBUSA |
May-19 | May-18 | Monthly % | YTD 2019 | YTD 2018 | Yearly % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GRAND TOTAL | 30,048 | 30,187 | -0.5% | 134,642 | 147,283 | -8.6% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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