ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported Q1 2023 sales of 61,531 Mercedes-Benz models. Additionally, Mercedes-Benz Vans reported Q1 2023 sales of 14,170 units, bringing MBUSA to a total of 75,701 vehicles for the quarter. MBUSA has introduced five Electric Vehicles (EQ) in the Mercedes-Benz electric line-up, including EQS Sedan, EQS SUV, EQB, EQE Sedan and the EQE SUV at the end of Q1. Strong, sustained demand for EQ and Top-End vehicles propelled Q1 Top-End growth of 18% for a total of 24,572 vehicles.
“Strong demand and customer desire for our newly introduced EQ models as well as Top-End vehicles combined to propel our results in the first quarter. We expect to further strengthen our position in the luxury SUV segment with the all-new EQE SUV, our second fully-electric SUV built in Alabama, and the upcoming all-electric Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV.”
Dimitris Psillakis, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA
Top-End:
Sales in the Top-End segment rose to 24,572 units, an increase of 18% in Q1 2023 compared to Q1 2022. Sales for Mercedes-AMG high-performance models totalled 10,818 units, an increase of 55% versus Q1 2022. Demand for the G-Class remains consistently high with sales up 40% from the comparable quarter in 2022, with 2,682 units. The fully electric EQS SUV posted 2,413 units Q1 2023.
Core:
Sales in the Core segment reached 25,346 units. Sales of the C-class and CLA saw dramatic increases at the start of 2023. With numerous innovations and upgraded standard equipment, the CLA saw an increase of +138% compared to Q1 2022 with 2,530 units sold. The C-Class sold 7,464 units in Q1 2023, which is an 1,411% increase from Q1 2022. The fully electric EQE Sedan attracted 1,308 new customers in Q1 2023.
Entry:
Sales in the Entry segment reached 11,613 units. Released in summer 2022, the fully electric EQB recorded 1,537 unit sales, leading the way for entry-level EQ and a 64% increase from Q4 2022. Both, the GLB and GLA saw strong demand in Q1 2023. GLB sales totalled 4,302 units, an increase of 22% to the comparable quarter last year, and GLA sales totalled 4,250 units, an increase of 74% to the comparable quarter last year.
Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) models recorded sales of 33,973 vehicles during the first quarter of 2023, an increase of 3% versus Q1 2022.
About Mercedes-Benz
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 line-up in the luxury segment with 18 model lines ranging from the sporty GLA SUV to the flagship S-Class and the dynamic all-electric Mercedes-EQ family. MBUSA is also responsible for Mercedes-Benz Vans 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 Passenger Vehicles | Q1 2023 | Q1 2022 |
Quarterly % |
YTD 2023 | YTD 2022 |
Yearly % |
A-CLASS |
126 |
1,126 |
-88.8% |
126 |
1,126 |
-88.8% |
CLA |
2,530 |
1,064 |
137.8% |
2,530 |
1,064 |
137.8% |
C-CLASS |
7,464 |
494 |
1410.9% |
7,464 |
494 |
1410.9% |
E-CLASS/CLS |
3,031 |
4,731 |
-35.9% |
3,031 |
4,731 |
-35.9% |
S-CLASS |
3,068 |
4,817 |
-36.3% |
3,068 |
4,817 |
-36.3% |
SL |
918 |
2 |
45800.0% |
918 |
2 |
45800.0% |
AMG GT |
639 |
942 |
-32.2% |
639 |
942 |
-32.2% |
GLA |
4,250 |
2,444 |
73.9% |
4,250 |
2,444 |
73.9% |
GLB |
4,302 |
3,524 |
22.1% |
4,302 |
3,524 |
22.1% |
GLC |
3,649 |
16,910 |
-78.4% |
3,649 |
16,910 |
-78.4% |
GLE |
15,910 |
15,990 |
-0.5% |
15,910 |
15,990 |
-0.5% |
GLS |
5,621 |
6,203 |
-9.4% |
5,621 |
6,203 |
-9.4% |
G-CLASS |
2,682 |
1,913 |
40.2% |
2,682 |
1,913 |
40.2% |
EQS Sedan |
2,083 |
2,091 |
-0.4% |
2,083 |
2,091 |
-0.4% |
EQS SUV |
2,413 |
0 |
– |
2,413 |
0 |
– |
EQE Sedan |
1,308 |
0 |
– |
1,308 |
0 |
– |
EQB |
1,537 |
0 |
– |
1,537 |
0 |
– |
TOTAL |
61,531 |
62,251 |
-1.2% |
61,531 |
62,251 |
-1.2% |
Vans |
14,170 |
13,688 |
3.5% |
14,170 |
13,688 |
3.5% |
MBUSA Combined Total |
Q1 2023 | Q1 2022 |
Quarterly % |
YTD 2023 | YTD 2022 |
Yearly % |
GRAND TOTAL |
75,701 |
75,939 |
-0.3% |
75,701 |
75,939 |
-0.3% |