Mercedes-Benz India achieves highest-ever monthly sales

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 a growth of about 80% over 2009 (Jan-July 2009 - 1670 units).

Dr. Wilfried Aulbur (Managing Director and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India), said, "Our SUVs impressed one and all during our 5 city "StarDrive Experience'. The demand for the GL and M-Class reflects the confidence and pride of ownership associated with our SUVs. The E-Class also continued its winning streak with 210+ units in July 2010 and a growth of almost 250% over July 2009. The E-Class a favorite of critics and customers alike continues its strong growth with 1250+ units sold since January 2010: a growth of 150% over Jan-July 2009."