Mercedes India achieves highest-ever monthly sales in July 2010

The monsoons have not dampened the spirit of the Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts in India - if anything it has stimulated their sales even further. Mercedes-Benz today announced its “highest-ever-month” of sales in its 15-year long history in India. The company sold a total of 521 units which is a growth of 80% over corresponding period previous year (288 units in July 2009).

Driving the record numbers was the E-Class with 212 units and the SUVs which witnessed the highest sales ever in any given month (the SUVs GL and M-Class sold 62 units in July 2010, almost half of the annual numbers of SUVs sold in 2009). The Jan-July 2010 numbers were also impressive with 2922 units and accounted for a growth of about 80% over 2009 (Jan-July 2009 - 1670 units).

Dr. Wilfried Aulbur, Managing Director and CEO of Mercedes-Benz India: “July has been the best ever month in the history of Mercedes-Benz in India. Jan-July 2010 also has been a period of strong growth for us. While numbers are encouraging statistics, they are not the only focus for us. Commitment to exciting products, world-class ownership experience and engaging customer programs will continue to be our focus areas towards appreciation of our customers for Mercedes-Benz.”

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