Feb 2, 2019   SOURCE: BusinessWire

Mercedes-Benz Reports January Sales of 22,507 Units

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported January sales of 22,507 Mercedes-Benz models. Mercedes-Benz Vans reported January sales with 1,214 units and smart reported 83 units, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 23,804 vehicles for the month.

“Our January performance was affected by a number of factors including extreme weather in key markets,” said Dietmar Exler, president and CEO of MBUSA. “We anticipate a strong rebound with the arrival of several new models this year including the all new A-Class sedan and GLE.”

Mercedes-Benz volume leaders in January included the GLC, C-Class and E-Class model lines. The GLC took the lead at 4,908, followed by C-Class sales of 4,676. The E-Class rounded out the top three with 3,258 units sold.

January sales of Mercedes-AMG high-performance models totaled 2,882 units, up 17.4% compared to the same month last year.

Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) models recorded sales of 10,143 vehicles in January, an increase of 7.5% when compared to the same month last year (9,437).

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 -- January 2019

 

Mercedes-Benz

Passenger Vehicles

  Jan-19   Jan-18   Monthly %   YTD 2019   YTD 2018   Yearly %
                         
B-CLASS   1   40  

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  1   40   _
                         
CLA   2,278   1,994   14.2%   2,278   1,994   14.2%
                         
C-CLASS   4,676   4,419   5.8%   4,676   4,419   5.8%
                         
E-CLASS/CLS   3,258   4,099   -20.5%   3,258   4,099   -20.5%
                         
S-CLASS   886   1,569   -43.5%   886   1,569   -43.5%
                         
SLC   122   167   -26.9%   122   167   -26.9%
                         
SL   116   168   -31.0%   116   168   -31.0%
                         
AMG GT   83   129   -35.7%   83   129   -35.7%
                         
GLA   1,603   2,410   -33.5%   1,603   2,410   -33.5%
                         
GLC   4,908   4,793   2.4%   4,908   4,793   2.4%
                         
GLE   2,142   3,488   -38.6%   2,142   3,488   -38.6%
                         
GLS   2,007   1,682   19.3%   2,007   1,682   19.3%
                         
G-CLASS   427   349   22.3%   427   349   22.3%
                         
TOTAL   22,507   25,307   -11.1%   22,507   25,307   -11.1%
                         
Vans1   1,214   2,191   -44.6%   1,214   2,191   -44.6%
                         
smart   83   105   -21.0%   83   105   -21.0%
                         

MBUSA

Combined Total

  Jan-19   Jan-18   Monthly %   YTD 2019   YTD 2018   Yearly %
                         
GRAND TOTAL   23,804   27,603   -13.8%   23,804   27,603   -13.8%
 

1Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner Sprinter and Metris Vans are sold and marketed in the U.S. by Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler Vans USA, respectively.