Passenger car sales totalled 2,141 in May. Sales of the CLA and the new generation C-Class Coupe were up 9.7% and 220.9% respectively. The E-Class Coupe, Cabriolet, and Wagon also yielded impressive results, with increases of 46.4%, 32.6%, and 52.6%.
The SUV portfolio saw gains across the board, with particularly buoyant GLA, GLE, and GLS sales. The GLC and GLE Coupe are both making a strong showing in their first year on the Canadian market.
Mercedes-Benz Vans achieved unprecedented record-breaking sales, with an impressive total of 615 units delivered throughout the month, ahead 28.4% or 136 units compared to May 2015. With a total of 2,277 units retailed in 2016, Vans sales were up 18.3% on a year-to-date basis.
Year-to-date smart sales are currently up 85.3% over last year, or 569 units in 2016.
The Mercedes-Benz Pre-Owned division saw an increase of 1.9%, delivering 1,546 vehicles in May, of which 1,312 units were Certified Pre-Owned. Year-to-date Certified Pre-Owned sales maintained a steady pace with 5,413 units retailed and accounted for 81.7 % of the total volume of pre-owned sales.
"In May, stunning sales results from Mercedes-Benz Vans and an impressive run on our SUV lineup – not to mention the availability of new product such as the C-Class Coupe – served as a testament to what can happen when a stellar product is coupled with a lot of hard work," said Brian D. Fulton, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada. "With the weekend getaway season already upon us, we are looking forward to introducing a broad range of new open-air vehicles in the next few months."
MAY 2016 |
MTD |
YTD |
2016 |
2015 |
% |
2016 |
2015 |
% |
Mercedes-Benz vehicles |
3,904 |
3,935 |
-0.8 |
16,768 |
15,799 |
6.1 |
Smart |
34 |
116 |
-70.7 |
569 |
307 |
85.3 |
Mercedes-Benz Vans |
615 |
479 |
28.4 |
2,277 |
1,925 |
18.3 |
TOTAL |
4,553 |
4,530 |
0.5 |
19,614 |
18,031 |
8.8 |
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.
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