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Mercedes-Benz Once Again King of Luxury Cars

Mercedes-Benz beats out December sales surge from BMW to become top-selling luxury car brand

Words Jim Davis
January 06, 2014
Mercedes-Benz beats out December sales surge from BMW to become top-selling luxury car brand
Words Jim Davis January 06, 2014

Mercedes-Benz took back the crown from rival luxury brand BMW, after BMW had held the title of top-selling car brand for two years straight.  Even with an end of the year sales surge from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, with its vast vehicle lineup, was able to beat BMW’s sales and set an annual record for sales in the process.

2014 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG 4MATIC

2014 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG 4MATIC

Helping solidify their position, Mercedes posted a 17 percent increase in December with 33,007 deliveries.  Mercedes-Benz sales leaders included the all-new Mercedes CLA, Mercedes new entry-level vehicle, the E-Class and uber luxury S-Class. Mercedes-Benz sales increased by 14 percent to 312,534 units sold, 3,254 vehicles more than BMW.

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG.

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG.

Congratulations Mercedes-Benz!