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National Press Release

Mercedes-Benz Reports January Sales of 10,433

Published 2009-02-03 12:18
By Mercedes-Benz USA

MONTVALE, N.J., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported January sales of 10,433 vehicles, a 42.9 percent decrease compared to January 2008. The company attributed the decline to the significant drop in the luxury automotive sector as a result of the current economic climate.

Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 6,753 vehicles in January, an 86.3 percent increase compared to its January 2008 sales of 3,624 vehicles.

Mercedes-Benz USA, headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, is responsible for the sales, marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products in the United States. For more than forty years, MBUSA has taken pride in its commitment to the customer by providing superior quality luxury vehicles coupled with outstanding customer support. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found at www.mbusa.com and www.maybachusa.com.

    Model        Jan '09 Jan '08 Monthly %  YTD 2009 YTD 2008 Yearly %
    -----        ------- ------- ---------  -------- -------- --------

    C-CLASS       3,032   4,647     -34.8%    3,032    4,647    -34.8%

    E-CLASS       1,768   2,980     -40.7%    1,768    2,980    -40.7%

    S-CLASS         516   1,641     -68.6%      516    1,641    -68.6%

    CL-CLASS        100     253     -60.5%      100      253    -60.5%

    SL-CLASS        133     389     -65.8%      133      389    -65.8%

    CLK-CLASS       601   1,223     -50.9%      601    1,223    -50.9%

    SLK-CLASS       172     480     -64.2%      172      480    -64.2%

    CLS-CLASS       206     495     -58.4%      206      495    -58.4%

    R-CLASS         242   1,005     -75.9%      242    1,005    -75.9%

    M-CLASS       1,355   3,237     -58.1%    1,355    3,237    -58.1%

    G-CLASS          58     110     -47.3%       58      110    -47.3%

    GL-CLASS        950   1,815     -47.7%      950    1,815    -47.7%

    GLK-CLASS     1,300       -               1,300

    -----------  ------  ------     -----    ------   ------    -----
    GRAND TOTAL  10,433  18,275     -42.9%   10,433   18,275    -42.9%
    -----------  ------  ------     -----    ------   ------    -----

SOURCE Mercedes-Benz USA



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