Mercedes-Benz USA today reported November sales of 28,255 vehicles, a 55.2% improvement over November 2010 (18,208) and the company’s highest November volume on record. On a year-to-date basis, the 236,415 vehicles sold represent a 20.4% increase over the 196,288 vehicles sold during the same period last year.
The highest volume performers for the month were the C-Class and E-Class model lines. The all-new 2012 sporty C-Class – the gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand for younger and first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers – led the pack with sales of 8,358, up 112.7% from November 2010. The 9th generation E-Class followed with sales of 5,095 and the all-new versatile M-Class finished third in volume with monthly sales of 4,796. Additionally, sales of the 2012 CLS-Class posted a 215.8% increase for the month and sales of the new SLK roadster were up 87.3% over November 2010.
Total diesel units sold for November were up 136.1 % with sales of 2,097 (vs. 888 units sold in Nov. 2010).
At the high end, the company sold 169 of its supercar — the SLS AMG, up 369.4% from November 2010 — bringing its year-to-date sales to 636.
Sales of Sprinter Vans also increased by 26.1% for November with sales of 1,045 – bringing a year-to-date total of 14,982 (up 108.7 %).
Sales of the smart fortwo totaled 414 vehicles, up 96% for the month (compared to the 211 vehicles sold in November 2010).
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 5,530 vehicles in November 2011, a decrease of 12%. On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 68,459 vehicles, a decrease of 8% over the comparable period last year.
Mercedes-Benz November 2011 Sales Chart
| Mercedes-Benz Passenger Vehicles | Nov-11 | Nov-10 | Monthly % | YTD 2011 | YTD 2010 | Yearly % |
| B-CLASS | 1 | 0 | 0.00% | 19 | 0 | 0.00% |
| C-CLASS | 8358 | 3,930 | 112.7% | 61,570 | 53,861 | 14.3% |
| E-CLASS | 5095 | 4,986 | 2.2% | 57,435 | 55,284 | 3.9% |
| S-CLASS | 1381 | 1,127 | 22.5% | 11,185 | 12,639 | -11.5% |
| CL-CLASS | 79 | 127 | -37.8% | 886 | 896 | -1.1% |
| SL-CLASS | 79 | 168 | -53.0% | 1,350 | 2,212 | -39.0% |
| SLS AMG | 169 | 36 | 369.4% | 636 | 451 | 41.0% |
| CLK-CLASS | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | 5 | 585 | -99.1% |
| SLK-CLASS | 206 | 110 | 87.3% | 2,954 | 1,866 | 58.3% |
| CLS-CLASS | 758 | 240 | 215.8% | 5,027 | 1,885 | 166.7% |
| R-CLASS | 115 | 214 | -46.3% | 2,241 | 2,680 | -16.4% |
| M-CLASS | 4796 | 3,470 | 38.2% | 30,522 | 25,915 | 17.8% |
| G-CLASS | 59 | 114 | -48.2% | 1,136 | 835 | 36.0% |
| GL-CLASS | 3237 | 2,096 | 54.4% | 22,561 | 17,917 | 25.9% |
| GLK-CLASS | 2463 | 1,590 | 54.9% | 21,964 | 19,262 | 14.0% |
| TOTAL | 26796 | 18,208 | 47.2% | 219,491 | 196,288 | 11.8% |
| *SPRINTER | 1045 | 829 | 26.1% | 14,982 | 7,180 | 108.7% |
| smart | 414 | 0 | 0.0% | 1,942 | 0 | 0.0% |
| MBUSA Combined Total | Nov-11 | Nov-10 | Monthly % | YTD 2011 | YTD 2010 | Yearly % |
| GRAND TOTAL | 28,255 | 18,208 | 55.2% | 236,415 | 196,288 | 20.4% |
| *Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter Vans are sold and marketed in the U.S. by Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler Vans USA, respectively. | ||||||
