Only eight months after the European premiere of the new Mercedes S-Class, sales of the sedan have topped 50,000 units. The new S-Class got off to a particularly successful start in its home market of Germany. In the first five months of 2006, the number of customers who bought the new S-Class exceeded the combined total of those who purchased the BMW 7-Series and Audi A8. The new Mercedes-Benz flagship model has been available in the U.S., its main sales market, since February. S-Class sales have been “far stronger” in America than the figures posted for its German and Asian competitors, says DaimlerChrysler. The most popular S-Class variant is the S500, which has been the choice of more than 40 percent of all customers since the vehicle was introduced.
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06/13, 9:42 PM
posted by:
Anonymous
C-O-O-L !
06/13, 9:53 PM
posted by:
az
What happened to all the people that hate the design? I guess their opinion does not count, the people that can afford the car are buying the car. Let me win the lottery. O lord let me drive a Mercedes Benz.
06/13, 10:07 PM
posted by:
Anonymous
daggon rite az
06/13, 11:17 PM
posted by:
manny
my dad won the lottery today… a whole $2. guess i gotta keep saving… maybe ill get one of them 17th-gen s-classes…
06/13, 11:48 PM
posted by:
JD
People HATED the redesigned 7-series and it became the best-selling 7 ever. Not so sure what the correlation is, but….well…..you know.
06/13, 11:57 PM
posted by:
stupid ppl
people dont like the car until they have tried one its like a pair of shoes you think their ugly but you like the fit and comfort so you get them
06/14, 12:08 AM
posted by:
Steve
The correlation is that there is simply no accounting for taste.
06/14, 12:38 AM
posted by:
R.
Thank you Steve. You’re so right, and your statement encompasses everything; for that matter. Everything….At least they’re not buying Lexus’; they’re hiding their nouveau riche for other occations….
06/14, 2:42 AM
posted by:
Phil Mynuts
As we all know, in the auto industry it is more important to be ‘new’ than ‘good-looking’. If looks were the hallmark, then – we can all agree – the Audi A8 would outsell 7-series, S-classes, and LS432s. But it doesn’t. Camry, handsome? Nope. Mazda6? Yep. … that said, obviously the new Merc is a hot ride. Ugly. But hot. (insert celebrity comparison here).
06/14, 8:20 AM
posted by:
Samir
MERCEDES-BENZ everytime is the BEST… IT will be forever..I love you Mercedes-Benz..
06/14, 8:50 AM
posted by:
benzin190e
Dave – since the S600 is over $100k less than the rest of the entries there, its no surprise. Notice that the 760iL and Audi A8 aren’t even on the list
06/14, 9:56 AM
posted by:
Jon
In total numbers (i.e. every car line, not just the top of the line cars), Audi outsells BMW in Europe and is close to Mercedes. Audi isn’t as well known in the US and thanks to the problems in the 80’s, its reputation was tarnished, but don’t worry, they are coming back and are selling more and more cars in the US.
Jon.
06/14, 12:25 PM
posted by:
Bilbo
have you seen the amounts of gadgets and technology you get in one of these things.
06/14, 1:16 PM
posted by:
girlwholovescars
Is their a DCX employee discount that can increase the sales?
06/14, 6:22 PM
posted by:
Trevor
The S Class exterior is amazing.
However, when I got in the car, it looked so much like a 7 Series interior I thought I was in a 2007 BMW 7 Series,(great car). So I farted, got out and shut the door.
06/14, 8:28 PM
posted by:
X-Factor
Honestly, was there any doubt about this cars success?! Come on, we’re not talking about BMW here.
06/14, 8:35 PM
posted by:
Steve
Jon… Thank God! You have put my mind at ease.