2021 (Full Year) USA: Mercedes-Benz Car Sales by Model

In 2021, Mercedes-Benz car sales in the USA increased by 1.1% to 329,574 vehicles — the GLE was the top-selling model while S-Class sales were up by 66%.

In 2021, Mercedes-Benz car sales in the USA increased by 1.1% to 329,574 vehicles -- the GLE was the top-selling model while S-Class sales were up by 66%.
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In full calendar year 2021, Mercedes-Bens USA increased sales of passenger cars, SUVs, and vans by 1.1% to 329,574 vehicles despite the industry-wide problems with a shortage in computer chips and covid related measures. On a year-to-date basis, MBUSA recorded sales of 276,102 Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles (+0.4%) and 53,472 vans (+4.8%). 

Mercedes-Benz USA Sales by Model in 2021

In 2021, the Mercedes-Benz USA model volume leaders were the GLE, GLC, and C-Class with totals of 65,074; 51,805; and 30,815 respectively. Sales of the luxury S-Class model increased by two-thirds after the launch of a new model. Higher luxury SUV sales also should be good for the financial bottom line. BMW was again the largest German premium brand in the US in 2021.

Mercedes-Benz USA sales by model were as follows in the US in 2021:

Mercedes-Benz Model20212020% Change
A-CLASS8,10815,332-47.1%
B-CLASS*110.0%
CLA6,82210,997-38.0%
C-CLASS30,81526,29417.2%
E-CLASS/CLS20,94727,102-22.7%
S-CLASS14,2828,58966.3%
SLC*2292,122-89.2%
SL4621,782-74.1%
SLS*02-100.0%
AMG GT3,1103,489-10.9%
GLA14,32225,348-43.5%
GLB26,67723,18315.1%
GLC51,80552,626-1.6%
GLE65,07448,15435.1%
GLS24,48222,17210.4%
G-CLASS8,5237,72310.4%
EQS-Sedan4430
TOTAL276,102274,9160.4%
Vans153,47250,9994.8%
MBUSA Combined Total20212020Yearly %
GRAND TOTAL329,574325,9151.1%

*Model has been discontinued in the U.S. market.
1Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Metris Vans, and Freightliner Sprinter, are sold and marketed in the U.S. by Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler Vans USA, respectively.

Car Sales by Brand in the USA in 2021 (Full Year)

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Car Sales by Brand in the USA in 2021 (Full Year):

Note: Sales data as provided by manufacturers. Definitions may vary.

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 model lines ranging from the sporty A-Class sedan to the flagship S-Class and the all-electric EQS.

MBUSA is also responsible for Mercedes-Benz Vans products in the U.S.