Mercedes-Benz Reports Q1 2021 Sales of 78,256 Vehicles

April 7, 2021

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported Q1 2021 sales of 78,256 Mercedes-Benz models. Additionally, Mercedes-Benz Vans recorded Q1 sales of 11,659 units bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 89,915 vehicles for the quarter, an increase of 19.5% over the comparable period last year.

“Mercedes-Benz is off to a strong start, backed by strong demand for our model lineup and supported by the outstanding commitment of our dealer partners to deliver for our customers,” said Dimitris Psillakis, President and CEO of MBUSA. “We look forward to accelerated growth with the launch of the all-new S-Class, S-Class Maybach and all-electric EQS – powerful additions that allow us to further flex our muscles at the top end of our portfolio.”

Mercedes-Benz volume leaders in Q1 included the GLE, GLC and E-Class/CLS model lines. The GLE led totals with 16,668 units followed by GLC with sales of 15,569. The E-Class/CLS rounded out the top three with 8,199 units. Our diverse lineup of SUVs accounted for 69% of our total sales volume during Q1.

Q1 sales of Mercedes-AMG high-performance models totaled 11,690 units, an increase of 81.9% over the same period last year.

Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) models recorded sales of 34,995 vehicles during the first quarter of 2021, an increase of 9.0% versus Q1 2020.

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 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series.

MBUSA is also responsible for Mercedes-Benz Vans products in the U.S. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found at www.mbusa.com and www.mbvans.com.

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MERCEDES-BENZ USA Sales — Q1 2021

Mercedes-Benz Passenger Vehicles	Q1 2021	Q1 2020	Quarterly %	YTD 2021	YTD 2020	Yearly %

A-CLASS	3,289	3,697	-11.0%	3,289	3,697	-11.0%

CLA	2,372	3,280	-27.7%	2,372	3,280	-27.7%

C-CLASS	7,696	6,856	12.3%	7,696	6,856	12.3%

E-CLASS/CLS	8,199	7,060	16.1%	8,199	7,060	16.1%

S-CLASS	1,043	2,366	-55.9%	1,043	2,366	-55.9%

SLC*	198	419	-52.7%	198	419	-52.7%

SL	311	401	-22.4%	311	401	-22.4%

AMG GT	1,212	967	25.3%	1,212	967	25.3%

GLA	5,376	4,969	8.2%	5,376	4,969	8.2%

GLB	7,081	4,820	46.9%	7,081	4,820	46.9%

GLC	15,569	13,098	18.9%	15,569	13,098	18.9%

GLE	16,668	11,802	41.2%	16,668	11,802	41.2%

GLS	7,533	6,381	18.1%	7,533	6,381	18.1%

G-CLASS	1,709	1,630	4.8%	1,709	1,630	4.8%

TOTAL	78,256	67,746	15.5%	78,256	67,746	15.5%

Vans¹	11,659	7,520	55.0%	11,659	7,520	55.0%

MBUSA Combined Total	Q1 2021	Q1 2020	Quarterly %	YTD 2021	YTD 2020	Yearly %

GRAND TOTAL	89,915	75,266	19.5%	89,915	75,266	19.5%
*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.