mercedes-sales-2016Mercedes-Benz India has clocked over 13,000 units sales in India for the second time in a row. The company has sold 13,231 units from January to December 2016.

The luxury SUV range of Mercedes-Benz comprising the GLA, GLC, GLE, GLE Coupé, GLS and G-Class grew by more than 20% while the GLE was selling SUV for the car maker in 2016. In the sedan segment, the C-Class sedan remained the highest selling sedan this year, closely followed by the EClass and S-Class. The Mercedes-AMG and the Dream Cars achieved double digit growth rates in 2016.

Roland Folger, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India said, “Clocking more than 13,000 for two consecutive years is an achievement for us, given the uncertainties and challenges we faced last year. We are very satisfied with our strategy, which has been bearing fruits and makes us the most preferred luxury car brand for the discerning customers. Today, Mercedes-Benz, despite facing market challenges, has been able to retain the impeccable trust of the customers. Our strong
sales momentum in 2016 underlines this customer trust on a winning brand, which strengthened the brand’s position and market share, more than ever before. Our unmatched product strategy, network expansion drive, comprehensive financial programmes, supported by innovative and value-driven service excellence initiatives, buoyed our momentum.”

Mercedes-Benz India launched 13 models in India in 2016.