Mercedes-Benz records record January sales

January sales were helped by the Mercedes-Benz flagship S-Class which rose to 614 from 541 units. With a massive 232% increase (345 v. 104 units), the award-winning C-Class continued to be a hit with customers who like the availability of two different faces.
Sales of the E-Class continued to prove strong and Mercedes-Benz plans some exciting offers later this year before the next generation vehicle arrives in 2009.

The M-Class and full-size GL-Class sports utility vehicles continued to show gains with a significant increase in deliveries over January 2007.

"Following another record year, we have come out of the blocks at full speed to record our best January ever," said Frank Bernthaler, Director, Sales and Marketing, Mercedes-Benz Cars, Middle East and Levant.

"With an exciting year ahead with five updated models as well as the addition of a compact SUV, I am expecting Mercedes-Benz sales to set another record."

In 2007, Mercedes-Benz Cars, Middle East and Levant, set a new sales record with 16,816 units, up seven percent on the previous year.

Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Mercedes-Benz Cars is responsible for the sales, marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz products including Maybach, Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR and smart through its authorised dealer network across the Middle East, Levant and Pakistan.