Mercedes-Benz sales surpass 2008 year-end results with its best October ever
A total of 2,199 Mercedes-Benz vehicles were delivered in October. This represents the best October ever, and a gain of 479 units or 27.8% compared to
smart reported a total of 228 smart fortwos sold throughout the month. Year-to-date, smart has retailed 2,272 units.
Particularly buoyant C-Class, E-Class Sedan, E-Class Coupe, CL-Class, GLK-Class, M-Class and GL-Class model sales contributed to October's success. In addition, this month two important model lines celebrated significant milestones: the E-Class line-up performed better in October than any other month in the company's history, and the GL-Class had its best month ever with 156 units delivered - up an impressive 67.7% compared to
Mercedes-Benz passenger car sales were up 2.1% for the month, totaling 1,272 units for October and 12,435 vehicles year-to-date.
Luxury light trucks also continued to perform extremely well with 927 units retailed throughout the month. This represents an increase of 95.6% compared to
The company's diesel sales ratio was 74.5% for the month while permanent all-wheel drive 4MATIC(TM) units accounted for 82.5% of the overall passenger car and light truck sales (excluding smart).
The pre-owned side also had its best October ever with a total of 742 Mercedes-Benz units delivered. This is ahead by 270 units or 57.2% for the month, and up 19.2% for the year with a total of 6,966 units sold to date.
"Our fascinating product range continued to generate excitement among customers and impressive sales figures throughout the month," said Marcus Breitschwerdt, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz
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