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@Daimler: Mercedes-Benz delivers approximately 477,400 cars worldwide in Q1

Mercedes-Benz delivers approximately 477,400 cars worldwide in Q1

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April 2020

Stuttgart

Britta Seeger: “Together with our global retail partners, we have further strengthened our online activities.” Despite the challenging situation, Mercedes-Benz delivered approximately 477,400 cars in the three months of January to March. Mercedes-Benz Vans sold about 64,600 commercial vans in the first quarter of 2020. Significant impact of worldwide COVID-19 pandemic and temporary closures of retail businesses. First signs of recovery: All dealerships in China and South Korea are open. Daimler AG is supporting the measures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic and is following the directives and recommendations of international, national and local authorities. Accordingly, Mercedes-Benz continues to ensure that its customers worldwide receive important services and emergency services. A key role is played by the Global Logistics Center in Germersheim, which is responsible for the rapid delivery of parts to service centres around the world. The health and safety of its customers and employees have top priority. Appropriate precautions to prevent infection have been taken wherever work is taking place.
“The repercussions of the coronavirus affect us all and will continue to stay with us in the coming weeks. We took measures to protect our customers and employees at an early stage. Together with our global retail partners, we have further strengthened our online activities. Through our digital platforms, we are always available for our customers, especially in the current situation. We have not lost sight of our goals and are continuing to work on future planning and strategic projects so that we can quickly get back on track after the crisis,” stated Britta Seeger, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Mercedes-Benz AG responsible for Marketing and Sales. “In China and South Korea, our dealerships are fully open and we see a significant increase in demand there. That gives us confidence.”
Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans unit sales
After a good start to the year in January, Mercedes-Benz ended the first quarter with worldwide retail unit sales of 477,378 cars (-14.9%). For the smart brand, the phase-out of predecessor models and the switch to solely battery-electric driving had a strong impact on sales during the same period: Worldwide, 5,863 units of the smart brand were handed over to customers (-78.3%). Commercial vans unit sales (Citan, Vito and Sprinter) were also good in January and a total of 64,588 units were delivered in the first quarter (-14.9%).
Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and vans started the year with a significant increase in global deliveries. The Mercedes-Benz products were very popular. The pandemic developments in Europe and USA and the consequences of the temporary closures of retail businesses in those markets had a significant impact on unit sales in March. Despite the challenging conditions, the Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans divisions sold a total of 547,829 units in the first quarter.
“The year 2020 started well and we were able to increase sales of our core model series especially in January. The impact of the corona crisis seriously weakened our unit sales already in March, and we therefore did not achieve our target numbers in the first quarter. Nonetheless, we achieved a very good result, especially in Germany. Customer feedback has been positive, and we are seeing right now the contribution our products make in our everyday lives – be it as ambulances, in service to the police or to delivery services and craftsmen. We will stay consistent on our course with regards to electric mobility and other future planning,” said Marcus Breitschwerdt, Head of
Mercedes-Benz Vans.
Mercedes-Benz unit sales by region and market
In Europe, 188,963 premium automobiles with the three-pointed star were delivered to customers in the first quarter (-15.9%). In Germany, Mercedes-Benz sold 64,332 cars in the months of January to March (-8.8%). In its domestic market, Mercedes-Benz was the premium car brand with the most new-car registrations in the first quarter, and performed better than the market. In the Asia-Pacific region, the Stuttgart-based brand with the three-pointed star ended the first three month of the year with 198,849 premium vehicles sold (-17.1%). In its biggest market China, Mercedes-Benz sold 138,960 cars in the period from January to March, which is 20.3% below the high prior-year level. First-quarter deliveries in North America amounted to 78,501 vehicles. Mercedes-Benz delivered a total of 67,746 premium automobiles with the three-pointed star in the core market USA, making it the highest-selling premium brand in the USA from January to March (-4.8%).
Overview of retail unit sales by Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans
Q1 2020
Change in %
Mercedes-Benz*
477,378
-14.9
smart
5,863
-78.3
Mercedes-Benz Cars
483,241
-17.8
Mercedes-Benz Vans (commercial models)
64,588
-14.9
Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans**
547,829
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Mercedes-Benz unit sales by region and market
Europe
188,963
-15.9
– thereof Germany
64,332
-8.8
Asia-Pacific
198,849
-17.1
– thereof China
138,960
-20.3
North America
78,501
-6.7
– thereof USA
67,746
-4.8
*Including V-/X-Class
**The retail unit sales of the Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans divisions are presented together for the first time in this press release on unit sales in the first quarter of 2020, so there is no comparative period.

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Katja Liesenfeld

Head of Global Business Communications Mercedes-Benz Cars Sales & After Sales

katja.liesenfeld@daimler.com

Tel: +49 160 8621488

Sofia Stauber

Head of Global Business Communications Mercedes-Benz Cars

sofia.stauber@daimler.com

Tel: +49 711 1755139

Andrea Eberhardt

Head of Global Communications Mercedes-Benz Vans

andrea.eberhardt@daimler.com

Tel: +49 160 8671683

Thomas C. Rosenthal

Global Technology Communications Mercedes-Benz Vans – Future Transportation & adVANce

thomas_christian.rosenthal@daimler.com

Tel: +49 176 30933075

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@Daimler: Endurance test in ice and snow: the EQV undergoing winter testing inside the Arctic Circle

Endurance test in ice and snow: the EQV undergoing winter testing inside the Arctic Circle

24.

March 2020

Arjeplog, Sweden

Customers, whether private or commercial users, place the same demands on electric vehicles as they do on equivalent vehicles with combustion engines: complete reliability and functionality – even in severe conditions. That was exactly what the winter test of the Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 (combined power consumption: 26.4-26.3 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 0 g/km)1 focused on. For several weeks, the development team subjected the first purely battery-electric premium MPV from Mercedes-Benz to an endurance test in Arjeplog, Sweden under severe climatic conditions. At temperatures reaching minus 30 degrees with icy roads and deep snow, the EQV proved its operability under extreme conditions. Thus, the vehicle completed one of its last milestones on the way to its market launch in the second half of 2020.
The vehicles were put through numerous complex tests on the test site close to the Arctic Circle. Over 30 engineers, electronics experts and mechanics from Mercedes-Benz Vans were involved: for example, they drove over frozen lakes and measured the effects of extreme cold on handling, ergonomics and comfort, using specialised measuring technology. The starting behaviour and low-temperature resistance of the drive components, software and interfaces, and the thermomanagement of the entire vehicle, were tested in cold cell facilities.
A further important element of the test: charging behaviour. The EQV is equipped with an integrated fast-charging function with which it can recharge from 10 to around 80 percent of its energy in 45 minutes. This is a great advantage, particularly when travelling, but it must function reliably regardless of the temperature.
The advantages of electromobility in cold conditions
The Mercedes-Benz EQV neatly uses the advantages of electromobility in cold conditions: EQV drivers can enter a departure time via the Mercedes me app from the comfort of their home or office, so as to preheat the interior to the desired temperature and melt any snow or ice on the windows. If the EQV is plugged in to a charging point, the required electricity does not reduce the range as it is taken from the mains supply and not from the drive battery. This is a plus in comfort.
Reliable handling in ice and snow is also essential. On the test drives, the EQV showed that the low, central positioning of the lithium-ion battery in the underbody has a positive effect on the vehicle's handling, specifically under winter conditions. The conclusion of the testers was that the EQV is fit for customer operations – even in arctic conditions.
“In this final winter test, we demanded everything of the EQV – and it performed very well. We used these extensive tests for the last milestones on the way to market readiness”, said Benjamin Kaehler, Head of eDrive@VANs at Mercedes-Benz Vans. “Particularly with regard to thermal management, so important to electric vans, we were able to gain insights which will make the EQV safer and more comfortable.”
EQV as the second model of the “EQ” technology brand
The market launch of the EQV will be in the second half of 2020. After the EQC (combined power consumption: 20.8–19.7 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 0 g/km)2, this electric MPV is the second model of the Mercedes-Benz “EQ” technology brand. The EQV is available in two wheelbases and with a permissible gross vehicle weight of 3500 kilogrammes. The high-voltage battery is integrated into the underbody so that no space in the interior is sacrificed. By flexible addition of single or bench seats, the six-seater EQV can be converted to seat seven or even eight people.
A further highlight of the EQV is the MBUX multimedia system with touchscreen, intelligent voice control with the key word “Hey Mercedes” and EQ-specific displays and settings. This includes EQ-optimised navigation, for example, which automatically calculates a fast, comfortable route with few charge stops and short charging times. The electric drivetrain of the EQV is located on the front axle. Peak output is 150 kW (204 hp), the Mercedes-Benz EQV achieves a maximum torque of up to 362 newton metres. It can reach a top speed of 160 km/h.
Mercedes-Benz EQV 300: technical data
CO2 emissions
0 g/km
Combined power consumption1
26.4-26.3 kWh/100 km
Combined range1, 2
417-418 km (based on NEDC)
Charging standard
CCS
Minimum charging time at wallbox or public charging station (AC charging, up to 11 kW)
< 10 h (0-100 %)
Minimum charging time at a fast-charging station
DC charging, up to 50 kW standard
DC charging, up to 110 kW (optional)
ca. 80 min. (10-80% SoC)
ca. 45 min (10-80% SoC)
Drive system
Front-wheel drive
Output (peak)
150 kW (204 hp)
Output (steady)
70 kW (95 hp)
Max. torque
362 Nm
Battery
Lithium-ion
Battery capacity (usable)
90 kWh
Battery capacity (installed)
100 kWh
Lengths
5140 mm, 5370 mm
Wheelbases
3200 mm, 3430 mm
Top speed
140 km/h (standard), 160 km/h (optional)
Luggage compartment (max. depending on equipment)
1030 litres, 1410 litres
GVW
3500 kilogrammes
1 Electrical consumption and range have been determined on the basis of Directive 692/2008/EC. Electrical consumption and range are dependent on the vehicle configuration.
2 The actual range is furthermore dependent upon the individual driving style, the road and traffic conditions, outside temperature, use of climate control/heating system, etc. and may differ.

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benjamin.oberkersch@daimler.com

Florian Hofmann

Manager Global Technology Communications Mercedes-Benz Vans

florian.hofmann@daimler.com

Tel: +49 160 8693546

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