Mercedes-Benz USA reported its best ever September sales month this week, as it saw sales increase 5.8 percent compared to 2012.
The automaker sold 27,474 units overall, compared to 25,980 units in Sept. 2012, according to a company press release.
Retail volumes for the Mercedes-Benz brand increased 6.7 percent compared to the same time last year, while year-to-date sales hit 215,056 vehicles sold, which was up 12.2 percent.
Mercedes-Benz's year-to-date total reached 236,933 units as well last month.
"We're making history this month and not just in terms of our record sales pace," said Steve Cannon, president and CEO of MBUSA in a press statement. "September marked a recalibration moment for Mercedes-Benz as we began delivery of our new gateway, the CLA, to dealerships across the country. After just over a week on the market, this car sold more than 2,300 units. We're confident the CLA will be a driving point of our success as we head toward another banner sales year."
Mercedes-Benz sales increase was largely due to its C-, E- and M-Class model lines.
The automaker sold 6,389 C-class vehicles and 5,647 E-Class vehicles, an increase of 17.0 percent, according to Mercedes-Benz. The M-Class was Mercedes-Benz's top-selling SUV, selling 3,180 units in September.
"In total, sales of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars climbed 10.9% compared to the first three quarters of 2012, increasing to 138,282 from 124,637," the automaker said in a press release. "Likewise, the brand's light truck offerings were up 14.6% from the 66,981 units sold in the first nine months of 2012 to 76,774 in 2013.
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