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Press release News vom 11.10.2012

Mercedes-Benz shows steady growth in China with sales of 152,480 units through the first three quarters of 2012
  • The flagship S-Class sustained its leadership in the top luxury car segment with 26,340 units sold in the first nine months, a year-on-year increase rate of 14%.

  • The locally produced long-wheel base E-Class won 3,360 new customers in September, making a monthly increase of 20% compared to last year.

  • Sales of Mercedes-Benz SUV models were headed by the GLK and M-Class with respective sales of 2,320 and 2,265 units, representing growth rates of 32% and 44% month-on-month.

  • smart once again proved to be a favorite in China with sales of 12,200 units through Q3 this year, a 47% growth over last year.
Mercedes-Benz China sales of 17,660 (+12%) Mercedes-Benz, smart, AMG, and Maybach vehicles in September brings the total number of units delivered to 152,480 in the first nine months of 2012, a year-on-year growth of 9%.
 
The locally-produced C-Class and E-Class sedans gained the appreciation of 2,750 and 3,360 new customers respectively in September. Sales of the C-Class totaled 23,200 through Q3 this year, a growth rate of 30%, while the E-Class sold 30,200 units for a 16% growth for the year.
 
Since its China introduction in August, the new generation B-Class has received very positive feedback from Chinese customers, with sales picking up after the shortage of supply earlier this year.
 
The CLS sports sedan raced ahead with sales of 5,130 units year-to-date, a growth of 128% over last year.
 
With the regular release of new models, the smart brand’s unique style and its benefits for urban mobility attracted 1,324 new owners in September 2012, a growth rate of 20% month-on-month, to tally a total of 12,200 units for the first nine months at a growth rate of 47%.
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