Since the launch of the new 204 chassis (the C-Class) last year Mercedes Benz has reported over 500,000 have been delivered. That shows how great the new C-Class is. It also says a lot about how the “down economy” is spending their money (still buying Mercedes vehicles). The sales of the C-Class have been a huge part of the success Mercedes has shown this year.
With that said as the current 211 chassis is drawing to an end, Mercedes-Benz has reached a great mile stone in auto sales. 1.5 million E-Class sedans have been delivered since the launch in 2002. During that span Mercedes has reintroduced the diesel to the USA. First as the E320 CDI and now as the E320 BlueTEC. The diesel not only provides excellent fuel economy, but ultra low emissions as well. It was awarded the “2007 World Green Car of the Year” award in April last year.
2009 is going to be a great year for us. We have the GLK in Janurary, and the new E sedan, coupe, and convertible in late spring/early summer next year. We will see our first hybrids in the S-Class and the ML sometime in the fall. Lots of great new vehicles to enhance the already great current line up.