Mercedes-Benz Reports 21% Growth in Q4; 2022 Total Sales of 350,949 Vehicles +6.5% Versus 2021

Strong, sustained demand for Electric Vehicles (EQ) and Top-End Vehicles propelled Q4 growth of 21% for a total of 73,019 vehicles.

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  • Strong, sustained demand for Electric Vehicles (EQ) and Top-End Vehicles propelled Q4 growth of 21% for a total of 73,019 vehicles.
  • Additionally, Mercedes-Benz Vans recorded Q4 sales of 15,474, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 88,493 vehicles.
  • On a year-to-date basis, MBUSA recorded sales of 286,764 Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles in calendar year 2022, a growth of 4% versus 2021, and 64,185 Vans, an increase of 20% versus 2021.
  • Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) models recorded sales of 35,458 vehicles during the fourth quarter of 2022, an increase of 7.1% versus Q4 2021.


Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported 21% growth in sales of its luxury passenger car portfolio in Q4 2022 over the comparable quarter in 2021. Strong, sustained demand for Electric Vehicles (EQ) and Top-End Vehicles propelled Q4 growth of 21% for a total of 73,019 vehicles. Additionally, Mercedes-Benz Vans recorded Q4 sales of 15,474, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 88,493 vehicles. On a year-to-date basis, MBUSA recorded sales of 286,764 Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles in calendar year 2022, a growth of 4% versus 2021, and 64,185 Vans, an increase of 20% versus 2021. This brings MBUSA’s total year-to-date sales to 350,949 units, an increase of 6.5% versus 2021.

“Strong year-end results and exponential volume growth of our EV portfolio are a testament to the strong demand for Mercedes-Benz EQ, luxury and commercial vehicles in the U.S. market,” said Dimitris Psillakis, President and CEO of MBUSA. “With a full lineup of five EQ models and a renewed focus on Top-End Vehicles, we will continue to advance our strategy and offer the most desirable luxury cars, SUVs, and commercial vehicles.”

Mercedes-Benz USA Top-End Vehicles sales accounted for 29% of total deliveries, driven by strong sales of the S-Class (+12%), Maybach (+8%) and the EQS Sedan (+1,507%). With the EQS Sedan, EQS SUV, EQE, EQB and soon to be released EQE SUV the Mercedes-Benz electric product offensive is in full-swing for 2023.

Q4 2022 sales of Mercedes-AMG high-performance models totaled 9,974 units, an increase of 54% versus Q4 2021.

Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) models recorded sales of 35,458 vehicles during the fourth quarter of 2022, an increase of 7.1% versus Q4 2021.

About Mercedes-Benz USA

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 lineup in the luxury segment with model lines ranging from the sporty A-Class sedan to the flagship S-Class and the all-electric EQS.

MBUSA is also responsible for Mercedes-Benz Vans products in the U.S. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found at www.mbusa.com and www.mbvans.com.

Accredited journalists can visit our media site at media.mbusa.com.

MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Sales -- Q4 2022

 
Mercedes-Benz Passenger Vehicles Q4 2022 Q4 2021 Quarterly % YTD 2022 YTD 2021 Yearly %
 
A-CLASS

388

1,226

-68.4%

5,832

8,108

-28.1%

 
B-CLASS*

0

0

-

0

1

-100.0%

 
CLA

3,456

1,542

124.1%

8,766

6,822

28.5%

 
C-CLASS

8,068

1,731

366.1%

26,192

30,815

-15.0%

 
E-CLASS/CLS

5,146

3,313

55.3%

18,818

20,947

-10.2%

 
S-CLASS

4,551

5,101

-10.8%

15,927

14,282

11.5%

 
SLC*

0

1

-100.0%

0

229

-100.0%

 
SL

1,204

4

30000.0%

2,027

462

338.7%

 
AMG GT

550

303

81.5%

2,970

3,110

-4.5%

 
GLA

5,517

2,618

110.7%

14,085

14,322

-1.7%

 
GLB

5,924

3,802

55.8%

23,274

26,677

-12.8%

 
GLC

10,016

13,674

-26.8%

65,531

51,805

26.5%

 
GLE

16,800

17,495

-4.0%

63,050

65,074

-3.1%

 
GLS

3,272

6,786

-51.8%

20,853

24,482

-14.8%

 
G-CLASS

2,471

2,287

8.0%

7,018

8,523

-17.7%

 
EQS

4,339

443

879.5%

10,365

443

2239.7%

 
EQE

384

0

-

384

0

-

 
EQB

933

0

-

1,672

0

-

 
TOTAL

73,019

60,326

21.0%

286,764

276,102

3.9%

 
Vans

15,474

15,705

-1.5%

64,185

53,472

20.0%

 
MBUSA Combined Total Q4 2022 Q4 2021 Quarterly % YTD 2022 YTD 2021 Yearly %
 
GRAND TOTAL

88,493

76,031

16.4%

350,949

329,574

6.5%

 

*Model has been discontinued in the U.S. market.

 

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