(July 3, 2011) MONTVALE, N.J. (PRNewswire) — Mercedes-Benz USA on Friday reported June sales of 22,563 vehicles, an 18.8% improvement over June 2010, and the company's highest June volume and first half of the year on record. 

On a year-to-date basis, the 118,021 vehicles sold represent a 10.4% 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 5,798, up 19.1% over June 2010.  The sporty C-Class continued its strong momentum with sales of 4,620. 

E-Class is top seller in U.S.

The M-Class sport utility, finished third in volume with monthly sales of 3,071, up 44.6% over last June. A new M-Class is scheduled to be introduced later this year.

Additionally, sales of the all-new 2012 CLS-Class four-dour coupe were up 645.5% and the full-sized GL-Class SUV posted a 75.9% increase over June 2010.

Sales of Mercedes-Benz diesel models were up 128.4% for the month (1,231 versus 539) and up 188.3 % for the year (5,953 versus 2,727).

At the high end, sales of the commanding G-Class were up 89.1% for the month and the company sold 18 of its supercar — the SLS AMG— bringing its year-to-date sales to 348.

Sales of Sprinter Vans also increased by 162.5% for the month, with sales of 1,911 — bringing a year-to-date total of 7,095 (up 102.1 %).     

Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, Mercedes sold 6,413 vehicles in June 2011, a decrease of 0.2%.  On a year-to-date basis, Mercedes sold 39,863 vehicles, a decrease of 3.6 % over the comparable period last year.