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Mercedes-Benz increases sales worldwide by 22 percent in August, posting double-digit growth for the tenth month in a row
Stuttgart
* Dr. Joachim Schmidt: “We expect sales to continue to develop favorably in the coming months as well. Worldwide, our goal is to achieve double-digit growth at Mercedes-Benz in full-year 2010.”
* Mercedes-Benz bucks the trend in the rapidly contracting German market by boosting sales by 17 percent
* Sales in the BRIC countries grow at a high double-digit rate
* Mercedes-Benz posts growth in all segments
* World premiere of the second-generation CLS-Class at the Paris Motor Show
Stuttgart – Sales of Mercedes-Benz vehicles continue to increase. In August, the brand posted double-digit growth for the tenth month in a row. Sales were up by 22 percent, and deliveries to customers around the world amounted to 81,000 units last month (August 2009: 66,200). Since the beginning of the year, Mercedes-Benz has now sold 735,400 passenger cars, an increase of 16 percent from the figure recorded during the same period in 2009.
“The growth recorded by Mercedes-Benz in August marks a continuation of the current positive trend,” says Dr. Joachim Schmidt, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing, Mercedes-Benz Cars. “We boosted sales in nearly all the regions we operate in and also posted strong growth in August in Germany, which is our biggest sales market. We expect sales to continue to develop favorably in the coming months as well. Worldwide, we want sales at Mercedes-Benz to grow at a double-digit rate in full-year 2010.” The brand’s growth continues to be driven primarily by the E-Class and S-Class, as well as by sales increases in China and the U.S. “We will be presenting a further highlight of our product range at the Paris Motor Show, where we will present the all-new generation of our styling icon, the CLS. The car will set new standards, thanks to its fascinating design, comprehensive range of safety features, and the new, fuel-efficient V6 and V8 BlueDIRECT gasoline engines.”
Mercedes-Benz recorded sales growth in its three main markets of Germany, the U.S., and China in August. Developments were particularly pleasing in the brand’s largest market, Germany. Here Mercedes-Benz bucked the overall downward trend (minus 27 percent) with a significant increase in sales of 17 percent, leading to total deliveries of 15,800 passenger vehicles to customers last month (August 2009: 13,500). The E-Class, the E-Class coupe, the C-Class, and the smart fortwo all had the largest number of new vehicle registrations in their respective segments in Germany.
The United States remains the second biggest market for Mercedes-Benz, and thus a key contributor to the brand’s sales success. Sales in the U.S. rose ten percent last month, leading to customer deliveries of 18,800 units (August 2009: 17,100). Year-to-date unit sales for Mercedes-Benz in the U.S. now total 139,900 vehicles, up 18 percent compared with the same period last year (118,400). This result makes Mercedes-Benz the best-selling German premium brand in the country since the beginning of the year. Mercedes-Benz posted record sales of 2,100 vehicles in Canada, an increase of five percent compared to August 2009.
Mercedes-Benz also continues to perform well in the BRIC markets. The brand more than doubled its sales in China (incl. Hong Kong), achieving a 113 percent increase to 13,400 passenger vehicles (August 2009: 6,300). Sales growth in Brazil totaled 48 percent, while the brand increased its sales in Russia by 63 percent and in India by 91 percent. An extremely dynamic increase was recorded in the South Korean growth market, where Mercedes-Benz boosted sales by 188 percent to 1,600 vehicles. Sales in Japan were up 12 percent. A total of 23,000 customers purchased a car with the star throughout the entire Asia/Pacific region in August (up 73 percent).
Mercedes-Benz’ unit sales in the entire region of Western Europe increased eight percent to 29,000 vehicles last month (August 2009: 26,900). Significant increases in the region were recorded by the UK (up 37 percent), the Netherlands (up 46 percent), Sweden (up 45 percent), and Denmark (up 96 percent).
The E-Class and S-Class model series were the engines of growth once again in August, with sales of the E-Class sedan and estate increasing by 38 percent. While sales of the E-Class sedan rose by 25 percent to 15,700 units, sales of the estate almost quadrupled in August compared to the same month last year (up 286 percent). A total of 5,100 customers bought an S-Class sedan (August 2009: 3,600), representing an increase of 41 percent.
The C-Class also recorded sales growth in August, with 18,900 C-Class sedans delivered to customers (up 21 percent). A total of 4,400 estates from the current C-Class model series were also delivered in August (up 27 percent). The SUV segment also posted growth, with sales totaling 14,500 units (up 13 percent). The GLK recorded deliveries of 6,200 units, an increase of 35 percent on the figure for August 2009.
The A-Class and B-Class also performed well in August, with deliveries increasing by 18 percent to 12,100 units.
A total of 5,800 smart fortwo were sold last month (August 2009: 7,000) representing a decrease of 18 percent. However, the company expects demand for the innovative two-seater to pick up again, when the new generation of the smart fortwo will be launched on the market on October 2nd.
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August 2010
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% change
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Jan.-August 2010
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% change
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Mercedes-Benz
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81,000
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+22.4
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735,400
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+16.2
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smart
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5,800
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-18.1
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64,800
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-17.5
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Mercedes-Benz Cars
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86,800
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+18.5
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800,200
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+12.5
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Mercedes-Benz
sales by market |
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Western Europe
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29,000
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+7.7
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350,900
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+0.5
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- of which Germany
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15,800
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+17.1
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161,800
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-3.9
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NAFTA
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21,300
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+8.9
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161,600
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+17.6
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- of which U.S.
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18,800
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+10.0
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139,900
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+18.1
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Asia/Pacific
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23,000
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+73.4
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164,000
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+69.0
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- of which Japan
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2,200
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+11.5
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19,100
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+12.2
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- of which China
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13,400
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+113.4
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88,500
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+129.4
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World premiere at the 2010 Paris motor show: The new CLS – the new design icon from Mercedes-Benz
Stuttgart
* The CLS brings refined sportiness to life
* Visualisation of the Mercedes-Benz brand values
* Athletic proportions, perceptible design idiom
* Expressive front design features central star in the grille
* Dynamic, feature line flowing back towards the rear
* Elegance with handcrafted details in the interior
A generation ahead: with the CLS, Mercedes-Benz created a new vehicle category in 2003 which for the first time combined the elegance and dynamism of a coup? with the comfort and functionality of a saloon. The public were delighted, the competition astounded and a style icon was born: for years the CLS has endured as the only four-door coup? in its class, and since October 2004 it has been the car of choice for around 170,000 buyers worldwide. “Customers all over the world benefited from our bold move to launch a completely new vehicle concept onto the market”, explains a delighted Dr. Joachim Schmidt, member of the board of Mercedes-Benz Cars, Sales & Marketing. “And with its exciting design, the new edition of the CLS also benefits from the fact that we are a whole generation ahead of the competition with our four-door Coup?.”
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Sales launch for the SLS AMG GT3
Ready for the off – the gullwing model for the racetrack
Affalterbach
Affalterbach – Interested teams can now order the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3. The gullwing model for the racetrack is being delivered on time for the coming motorsport season, starting in February 2011. The sales price is ?334,000(net) / ?397,460 (incl. 19% VAT). Developed in accordance with the GT3 regulations of the FIA (F?d?ration Internationale de l’Automobile), the SLS AMG GT3 is designed as a customer sports car for sprint and endurance races. These races for GT cars which are similar to their roadgoing counter-parts have diversified starting fields and are always filled with excitement. They are becoming increasingly important on the world stage, not least thanks to their relatively inexpensive cost structure. The development and testing programme for the SLS AMG GT3 is proceeding as planned. Bernd Schneider, who has been a Mercedes-Benz works driver for many years and has won more DTM championship titles than any other driver, is at the wheel for the bulk of the test drives, which started in June. The first competitive action for the car, as part of the testing programme, will be in the VLN race at the legendary N?rburgring Nordschleife (North Loop) at the end of September.
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Sales at Mercedes-Benz Continue to Improve, Rising by 17 Percent in July
* “After a successful first half of the year, the second half has now also begun extremely well with a high growth rate. Starting this fall, a range of attractive new models will provide us with additional momentum.”
* “We are optimistic about the second half of the year, and we want sales at Mercedes-Benz to grow at a double-digit rate in full-year 2010.”
* Sales up in many markets – record result in China; Mercedes-Benz is No. 1 premium brand in Germany, with a market share of over 10 percent
* E- and S-Class continue to drive sales growth
Sales at Mercedes-Benz continue to improve, rising by 17 percent in July. This marked the ninth month in a row that sales have increased at a double-digit rate. Global deliveries to customers amounted to 97,700 units last month (July 2009: 83,500). As a result, sales now total 654,400 units since the beginning of the year (January-July 2009: 566,600), representing an increase of 16 percent.
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Mercedes-Benz delivers over 1 million C-Class cars of current production series to customers
Stuttgart
* Dr. Joachim Schmidt: “The C-Class sedan and estate have met with an outstanding customer response. The sedan was the global market leader in June, while deliveries of the estate rose by 20 percent.”
* New, efficient engines: C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY with ECO start-stop feature and six-speed transmission reduces fuel consumption to 4.4 liters per 100 kilometres
Stuttgart – Around one million customers have bought a vehicle of the current C-Class production series since the market launch of the C-Class sedan in March 2007 and of the estate model in November 2007.
“The C-Class is our best-selling production series and therefore of great importance for Mercedes-Benz,” said Dr. Joachim Schmidt, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing, Mercedes-Benz Cars. “We are therefore especially pleased that the vehicle is so popular with our customers. In June the sedan was the best-selling vehicle in its comparative class worldwide. Despite last year’s weak market environment, sales of the sedan are currently four percent higher than those of the predecessor model during the same period since its market launch. The estate has also met with an outstanding response, with deliveries increasing by 20 percent in June.”
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Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG
S 65 AMG: The exclusive crowning glory for enthusiasts
Luxury, power and sound, all in perfect harmony – this is what the Mercedes-Benz S 65 AMG is all about. The unique twelve-cylinder Saloon from AMG has a small but loyal community of fans. Since its launch in 2003, the S 65 AMG has been seen as the epitome of exclusive and effortless superiority. The same can also be said of the latest model year variant, which features a number of subtle visual enhancements, an increase in power output to 463 kW (630 hp), as well as a reduction in fuel consumption and emissions.
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New E-Class a Success: More than 300,000 Units Delivered to Customers
Stuttgart
*Dr. Joachim Schmidt: “The E-Class is setting standards for market acceptance – the sedan, estate, coupe and convertible are currently the most popular vehicles in their segments.”
*Around 230,000 sedans, 28,000 estates, and 60,000 coupes and convertibles delivered to date
Stuttgart – Since its launch, the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class has been thrilling customers all over the world, and more than 300,000 units been delivered to date. Says Dr. Joachim Schmidt, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing, Mercedes-Benz Cars: “The new E-Class is a great success, setting standards not only for safety, comfort and efficiency, but also for market acceptance. This is demonstrated by the fact that each of the four models – the sedan, the estate, the coupe and the convertible – is currently the world’s best-selling vehicle in its comparative class. We are delighted about the positive customer response to the new E-Class models since they are essential to the success of Mercedes-Benz.”
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Mercedes-Benz Most Successful Premium Brand in India in First Half of 2010
Stuttgart
*Record sales in first six months of the year – sales up 69 percent
*Dr. Joachim Schmidt: “We want to build on our success in the second half of the year and expand our market position – we are aiming to achieve record sales in 2010.”
*S- and E-Class sedans are market leaders in their segments
*Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG available in India now
Mercedes-Benz posted record sales in India in the first half of 2010 and high growth rates enabled it to gain substantial market share. Sales rose by 69 percent in the first six months of the year and a total of 2,500 vehicles were delivered to customers. Mercedes-Benz saw sales climb by 83 percent in June alone.
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More standard equipment, same price: E 63 AMG now features even higher quality appointments
Affalterbach
Affalterbach – The E 63 AMG, the dynamic sports saloon from Mercedes-Benz, is now available with even higher quality standard appointments. The upper section of the dashboard and also the door beltlines are now finished in ARTICO leather, for example, while the centre console trim around the AMG DRIVE UNIT boasts an elegant black piano lacquer finish.
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Mercedes-Benz: Best Sales Result for the Month of June in Company History – p 13 Percent
Stuttgart
Dr. Joachim Schmidt:
*“In June we succeeded in boosting our sales by a double-digit percentage for the eighth time in a row. With growth of 15 percent, we successfully mastered the first half of the year. Compared to last year, our sales were up in every region, the main growth drivers were the E- and S-Class.”
*“We are also in an excellent position to do well in the months ahead and plan to continue Mercedes-Benz’ success with a significant increase in the third quarter.”
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