Mercedes-Benz has best September ever in U.S.

(October 6, 2011) MONTVALE, N.J. — Mercedes-Benz has reported September sales of 23,897 vehicles, a 15.6 percent improvement over September 2010 (20,666) and the company's highest September volume on record. 

On a year-to-date basis, the 183,711 vehicles sold represent an 11.1 percent increase over the 165,355 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 — and gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand for younger and first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers — led the pack with sales of 6,865, up 32.1 percent from September 2010. 

The 9th generation E-Class followed with sales of 5,122 and the full-sized SUV, the GL-Class, finished third in volume with monthly sales of 2,541.  Additionally, sales of the newly launched 2012 CLS-Class posted a 399.3 percent increase for the month and sales of the new SLK roadster were up 50.8 percent over September 2010. 

At the high end, the company sold 25 of its supercar — the SLS AMG — bringing its year-to-date sales to 454.

Sales of Sprinter Vans also increased by 121.3 percent for September with sales of 1,779 bringing a year-to-date total of 12,452 (up 121.3 percent).

Sales of the smart fortwo totaled 469 vehicles for the month (compared to the 422 vehicles sold in September 2010).

Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 5,707 vehicles in September 2011, a decrease of -8.6%. On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 57,359 vehicles, a decrease of -5.9% over the comparable period last year.