2018 (Full Year) USA: Mercedes-Benz America Sales

In 2018, Mercedes-Benz sales in the USA contracted by 6.3% to 315,959 cars. The GLC was the top-selling Mercedes model in the US.

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Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported December 2018 sales of 32,016 Mercedes- Benz models. Mercedes-Benz Vans reported best-ever December sales with 4,116 units and smart reported 122 units, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 36,254 vehicles for the month. During the full calendar year 2018, sales of Mercedes-Benz vehicles totaled 315,959, with an additional 38,178 units for Vans and 1,276 vehicles for smart, bringing the total sales volume to 355,413.

Mercedes-Benz Sales in the US in December 2018

Mercedes-Benz volume leaders in December included the GLC, C-Class and E-Class model lines. The GLC took the lead at 7,294, followed by C-Class sales of 6,799. The E-Class rounded out the top three with 5,042 units sold.

December sales of Mercedes-AMG high-performance totaled 4,132 units, with 28,940 vehicles sold year-to-date.

Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) models recorded sales of 12,750 vehicles in December, an increase of 32.0% when compared to the same month last year (9,660). On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 128,835 vehicles, an increase of 14.3% over 2017 (112,670).

โ€œDespite the delayed availability of some of our most popular models in 2018, we achieved a solid closing of the year thanks to the excellent work of our dealers. We are excited to welcome the next chapter of our product offensive including the all-new A-Class, GLE and Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe in the coming months,โ€ said Dietmar Exler, president and CEO of MBUSA. โ€œWith the youngest and most comprehensive lineup in the luxury segment, we will continue to advance our position in the marketplace.โ€

Mercedes-Benz Sales in the USA in 2018

Mercedes-Benz sales by model in the USA were as follows in December 2018 and for the full year January to December 2018:

Mercedes-Benz
Passenger Vehicles
Dec-18Dec-17Monthly %YTD 2018YTD 2017Yearly %
B-CLASS1111_135744-81.9%
CLA1,7082,279-25.1%22,55620,6699.1%
C-CLASS6,7996,5004.6%60,40977,447-22.0%
E-CLASS/CLS5,0425,385-6.4%46,42251,312-9.5%
S-CLASS1,4862,184-32.0%14,97815,888-5.7%
SLC152260-41.5%1,9932,860-30.3%
SL158277-43.0%2,1262,940-27.7%
AMG GT136183-25.7%1,5251,608-5.2%
GLA2,3972,580-7.1%24,13624,1040.1%
GLC7,2946,15218.6%69,72748,64343.3%
GLE3,7345,823-35.9%46,01054,595-15.7%
GLS2,6642,998-11.1%21,97232,248-31.9%
G-CLASS445471-5.5%3,9704,188-5.2%
TOTAL32,01635,203-9.1%315,959337,246-6.3%
Vans14,1164,0471.7%38,17834,9949.1%
smart122166-26.5%1,2763,071-58.5%
MBUSA
Combined Total
Dec-18Dec-17Monthly %YTD 2018YTD 2017Yearly %
GRAND TOTAL36,25439,416-8.0%355,413375,311-5.3%

Car Sales in the USA 2018 by Brand

About Mercedes-Benz USA

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), headquartered in Atlanta, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service for all Mercedes-Benz products in the United States. MBUSA offers drivers the most diverse lineup in the luxury segment with 15 model lines ranging from the sporty CLA-Class four-door coupe to the flagship S-Class and the Mercedes-AMG GT R. MBUSA is also responsible for Mercedes-Benz Vans and smart products in the U.S.