May 1, 2009
TORONTO, ON? Mercedes-Benz Canada reported today that a record-breaking total of 2,267 Mercedes-Benz units were registered to customers in April, representing a 21.3% gain and the best month in history on the Mercedes-Benz side. In addition, a total of 250 smart fortwos were sold throughout the month, bringing total combined deliveries to 2,517. This represents the best April ever for Mercedes-Benz Canada and pushes year-to-date growth to 13.0%.
Very strong B-Class, C-Class, SLK-Class, CLS-Class, GLK-Class, M-Class and R-Class model sales contributed to April?s success. The all-new 2010 GLK-Class remained at the top of Canadian?s shopping lists and continued to be an outstanding seller with 601 units delivered to customers throughout the month. The SLK-Class and CLS-Class also posted considerable gains in April, up 44.4% and 35.3% respectively.
Luxury light trucks reported impressive results and strong overall growth in April with 1,002 units retailed for the month. The diesel sales ratio was 53.6% for the month, while permanent all-wheel drive 4MATIC? units accounted for 74.6% of the overall passenger car and light truck sales (excluding smart).
Mercedes-Benz Canada press release
