MBUSA Posts Best First Quarter on Record

Mercedes-Benz USA reported the highest first quarter sales in its history with 72,614 vehicles sold.  Adding in Sprinter (4,624 vehicles) and smart (2,237 vehicles) model lines brings the total up to 79,475 vehicles sold.  The quarter was topped off by March sales of 30,091 vehicles sold up 11% over March 2013.

March sales for the Mercedes-Benz brand were led by the C, E and M-Class models with the E-Class taking the top spot.  The redesigned Sprinter lineup was also up %25.2 over March 2013.

In addition to new car sales Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned sales were also up %12.5 over March 2013 and up %15.1 for the year to date.

On a side note, BMW closed the gap Mercedes-Benz had for the “Luxury Crown” with a solid March performance.