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. 

About the author:

Henk Bekker

Henk Bekker is a freelance writer with over 20 years of experience in online writing. His best-selling cars website has been reporting car sales statistics since 2008 with classic car auction prices focusing on the most expensive automobiles sold at public auctions in the past decade. He also owns the travel websites European-Traveler.com and Lake Geneva Switzerland. Henk holds an MBA from Edinburgh Business School and an MSc in Finance from the University of London.