Stellar Results for the Silver Star in November

TORONTO, Dec. 2, 2016 /CNW/ - Mercedes-Benz Canada and its national dealer network are extremely pleased to report first-rate results for the month of November, with a total of 4,201 units sold leading to an increase of 17.9% over the same period last year. With one month remaining in 2016, the company has already surpassed its record-breaking total of 44,526 units delivered in 2015: year-to-date growth of 8.7% means the total number of units sold has climbed to 44,667.

Mercedes-Benz has seen a 4.6% increase in sales of passenger cars and light trucks year-over-year, for a total of 37,637 units delivered. This impressive number was supported by the highest monthly AMG sales on record, which for the first time exceeded the 700 unit mark. Within the passenger car segment, November saw a notable 41.5% month-over-month increase in C-Class sales. While the C-Class Sedan continues to be a favourite among buyers, the newest models in the expanded range of the C-Class Family, the Coupe and the Cabriolet, are also generating a great deal of enthusiasm.

Year-to-date, sales of luxury light trucks were up by 10.8% for 17,891 units sold. In November, a strong performance across the luxury light truck portfolio resulted in 1,660 units retailed, for an increase of 16.1% month-over-month.

Mercedes-Benz Vans reported 5,383 units sold year-to-date, representing a growth of 21.4% over 2015. The division performed tremendously well throughout the month, with 490 units sold, a 40.8% increase over November 2015.

247 smart fortwo vehicles were delivered in November, which represented an additional 188 units compared to last year.

Year-to-date, the Mercedes-Benz Pre-Owned division reported sales of 14,806 units, up from 14,496 in 2015 for an increase of 2.1%. Month-over-month, a 1.2% growth saw the division retail 1,241 units, up from 1,226 in 2015.

"November was truly an outstanding month for Mercedes-Benz Canada. The company's year-to-date results have now propelled us beyond 2015's record-breaking year-end sales," said Brian D. Fulton, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada. "Our successes are also reflected in the recognition that we have received from members of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada. The Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Coupe, the Mercedes-Benz E 300 4MATIC and the GLC 300 4MATIC each qualified in the top three of their respective categories in the Canadian Car of the Year competition. The new E-Class and the GLS have also been identified as top of their category by Car Guide/Le Guide de l'Auto. Not surprisingly, all of these models are selling extremely well. There is only one more month to go and I am confident everyone will continue to work as hard as they have all year!"

NOVEMBER 2016	MTD			YTD
	2016	2015	%	2016	2015	%
Mercedes-Benz Vehicles	3,464	3,155	9.8	37,637	35,992	4.6
smart	247	59	318.6	1,647	680	142.2
Mercedes-Benz Vans	490	348	40.8	5,383	4,433	21.4
TOTAL	4,201	3,562	17.9	44,667	41,105	8.7

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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