Mercedes-Benz Canada Posts Record-Breaking September and Third Quarter Results

TORONTO, Oct. 4, 2016 /CNW/ - Mercedes-Benz Canada and its national dealer network are pleased to announce the company's best September ever, with a total of 4,588 units sold representing a month-over-month increase of 9.5%. These exceptional results allowed Mercedes-Benz Canada to achieve its best-ever third quarter: 12,523 units were delivered between July and September 2016, up from 11,448 over the same period in 2015. Year-to-date, 36,610 units have been retailed, an increase of 8.6%.

In September, Mercedes-Benz retailed 3,591 passenger cars and luxury light trucks, which contributed to year-to-date unit sales of 30,888, up 5.0% compared to last year. A total of 1,893 Mercedes-Benz passenger cars were delivered during the month. The new generation C-Class Coupe, in particular, yielded an astonishing 380.6% increase in sales. The facelifted SLC and SL also achieved notable sales, growing by 33.3% and 116.7% month-over-month.

Luxury light truck sales were up by 11.2% year-over-year, with 14,608 units sold. September generated particularly strong sales of the GLE Coupe, the G-Class and the GLS, which were up 92.6%, 450.0% and 109.2% respectively.

Mercedes-Benz Vans reported the best September results on record with 597 units delivered for a 5.5% month-over-month increase. Year-to-date, the division has retailed 4,387 vans, or 636 additional units sold, which represented growth of 17.0%. These stellar results were supported by a 66.7% month-over-month sales increase of the Sprinter Cab Chassis. 

smart reported a total of 400 vehicles sold in September, supported by sizable captive units earmarked for car2go. Year-to-date, 1,335 smart fortwo vehicles have been delivered, up 141.8%.

The Mercedes-Benz Pre-Owned division reported another record-breaking September with 1,546 units sold for an increase of 2.9%, month-over-month. These results represented year-to-date sales of 12,323 units, up from 11,881 in 2015 for an increase of 3.7%.

"I am extremely pleased with our September and third quarter results," said Brian D. Fulton, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada. "We have already achieved some great milestones so far this year and I would like to thank our dealer network for a job well done. I count on everyone's support to maintain this tremendous pace and look forward to seeing strong results throughout the upcoming months."

SEPTEMBER 2016	MTD			YTD
	2016	2015	%	2016	2015	%
Mercedes-Benz Vehicles	3,591	3,586	0.1	30,888	29,410	5.0
smart	400	39	925.6	1,335	552	141.8
Mercedes-Benz Vans	597	566	5.5	4,387	3,751	17.0
TOTAL	4,588	4,191	9.5	36,610	33,713	8.6

About Mercedes-Benz Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada is responsible for the sales, marketing and service of the Mercedes-Benz and AMG passenger vehicles, Mercedes-Benz Vans and smart. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. employs approximately 1,500 people in 21 locations across Canada. Through a nationwide network of 11 Mercedes-Benz owned retail operations and 46 authorized dealerships, Mercedes-Benz Canada sold 44,526 vehicles in 2015. This represents the best year ever for the company and has positioned Mercedes-Benz as the top luxury manufacturer in Canada for the second consecutive year.

Further information from Mercedes-Benz is available on the internet at: www.media.mercedes-benz.ca

SOURCE Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc.

Image with caption: "September generated particularly strong sales of the GLE Coupe, the G-Class and the GLS, which were up 92.6%, 450.0% and 109.2% respectively. (CNW Group/Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc.)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20161004_C8817_PHOTO_EN_788333.jpg

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