Mercedes-Benz USA today reported April sales of 19,157 vehicles, a 5.1 % improvement over April 2010, and the best April on record since April 2008. On a year-to-date basis, the 75,152 vehicles sold represent a 9.2% increase.
The highest volume performers for the month were the E- and C-Class model lines. The 9th generation E-Class led the pack with sales of 5,342, up 17.9% over April 2010. The sporty C-Class – the gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand for younger and first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers -continued its strong momentum with sales of 5,232, up 13.1% over last year. MBUSA’s versatile SUV, the M-Class, finished third in volume with monthly sales of 1,990.
On the high end, the commanding G-Class was up 29.4% over April 2010, and the company sold 54 of its supercar — the SLS AMG — bringing its year-to-date sales to 309.
Sales of Sprinter Vans increased by 85.8% for the month, with sales of 1,115 – bringing a year-to-date total of 3,764 (up 94.3%).
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 7,093 vehicles in April 2011, a decrease of 8.5% over last year. On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 26,632 vehicles, decrease of 4.7 % over the comparable period last year.
| Mercedes-Benz Passenger Vehicles | Apr-11 | Apr-10 | Monthly % | YTD 2011 | YTD 2010 | Yearly % |
| B-CLASS Fuel Cell | 1 | NA | NA | 3 | NA | NA |
| C-CLASS | 5,232 | 4,624 | 13.1% | 20,425 | 18,903 | 8.0% |
| E-CLASS | 5,342 | 4,530 | 17.9% | 20,411 | 17,439 | 17.0% |
| S-CLASS | 1,081 | 1,002 | 7.9% | 3,521 | 3,771 | -6.6% |
| CL-CLASS | 88 | 87 | 1.1% | 387 | 316 | 22.5% |
| SL-CLASS | 169 | 232 | -27.2% | 714 | 823 | -13.2% |
| SLS AMG | 54 | NA | NA | 309 | NA | NA |
| CLK-CLASS | NA | 2 | NA | NA | 575 | NA |
| SLK-CLASS | 148 | 182 | -18.7% | 689 | 578 | 19.2% |
| CLS-CLASS | 104 | 476 | -78.2% | 552 | 843 | -34.5% |
| R-CLASS | 195 | 519 | -62.4% | 870 | 964 | -9.8% |
| M-CLASS | 1,990 | 2,269 | -12.3% | 9,190 | 8,005 | 14.8% |
| G-CLASS | 88 | 68 | 29.4% | 378 | 267 | 41.6% |
| GL-CLASS | 1,623 | 1,840 | -11.8% | 6,566 | 6,314 | 4.0% |
| GLK-CLASS | 1,927 | 1,799 | 7.1% | 7,368 | 8,061 | -8.6% |
| TOTAL | 18,042 | 17,634 | 2.3% | 71,388 | 66,885 | 6.7% |
| *SPRINTER | 1,115 | 600 | 85.8% | 3,764 | 1,937 | 94.3% |
| MBUSA Combined Total | Apr-11 | Apr-10 | Monthly % | YTD 2011 | YTD 2010 | Yearly % |
| GRAND TOTAL | 19,157 | 18,228 | 5.1% | 75,152 | 68,801 | 9.2% |
| *Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter Vans are sold and marketed in the U.S. by Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler Vans USA, respectively. | ||||||
