Mercedes-Benz USA is reporting today its highest ever August sales figures, noting a 6.9% increase over last August with 20,602 new vehicles sold.  This brings MBUSA's year-to-date sales to 157,128 units, a 13.3% increase over 2005's eight month YTD total.

As has been the case for the past several months, August sales were boosted primarily by the new S-Class, a model which noted a 105.9% increase over August of 2005 with 2,427 units sold. The SLK-Class also continued its positive ways, noting sales of 834 units, a 7.5% increase over August of 2005.

In the luxury light truck segment, sales of the M-Class, R-Class, G-Class and GL-Class remained strong, with the group noting a combined sales increase of 66.2%.  To date, sales of Mercedes' luxury light trucks have noted sales of 41,394 units, an increase over 2005's YTD sales of 86.9%.

To learn more about last month's sales figures as well individual model statistics, keep reading for the full press release.


OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE


MERCEDES-BENZ USA REPORTS BEST AUGUST SALES EVER

MONTVALE, N.J. – Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported its highest August on record with sales of 20,602 new vehicles, an increase of 6.9 percent over last August. This brings MBUSA’s year-to-date sales to 157,128 a 13.3 percent increase over year-to-date 2005.

August sales were boosted by the Mercedes-Benz flagship S-Class which rose by 105.9 percent over August 2005 (2,427 v. 1,179 units). The SLK-Class roadster also proved a strong summer performer with a 7.5 percent increase over August 2005 (834 v. 776).

Sales for Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the luxury light truck segment -- M-Class, R-Class, GL-Class and G-Class -- continue to demonstrate impressive gains with a combined 66.2 percent increase over last August and an 86.9 percent increase over year-to-date 2005 (41,394 v. 22,142).

Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned program, MBUSA sold 4,221 vehicles in August, an increase of 15.3 percent over August 2005, bringing the year-to-date total to 31,482 units, a 2.7 percent increase over year-to-date 2005.

In 2005, MBUSA achieved its twelfth consecutive year of sales growth by setting the highest sales volume in its history with 224,421 new vehicle sales. Headquartered in Montvale, N.J., MBUSA is responsible for the sales, marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz products in the United States. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found on the Internet at www.mbusa.com.


August 2006 Sales Chart

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