Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported April sales of 19,157 vehicles, a 5.1 % improvement over April 2010, and the best April on record since April 2008. On a year-to-date basis, the 75,152 vehicles sold represent a 9.2% increase. The highest volume performers for the month were the E- and C-Class model lines. The 9th generation E-Class led the pack with sales of 5,342, up 17.9% over April 2010. The sporty C-Class – the gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand for younger and first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers –continued its strong momentum with sales of 5,232, up 13.1% over last year. MBUSA's versatile SUV, the M-Class, finished third in volume with monthly sales of 1,990.
On the high end, the commanding G-Class was up 29.4% over April 2010, and the company sold 54 of its supercar – the SLS AMG – bringing its year-to-date sales to 309.
Sales of Sprinter Vans increased by 85.8% for the month, with sales of 1,115 – bringing a year-to-date total of 3,764 (up 94.3%).
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 7,093 vehicles in April 2011, a decrease of 8.5% over last year. On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 26,632 vehicles, decrease of 4.7 % over the comparable period last year.
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