Mercedes-Benz sales dip slightly in Q3 on model changes, lack of parts

SALES of Mercedes-Benz cars dipped slightly in the third quarter with a steeper drop in China and the US on model changes and lack of parts, the carmaker said on Tuesday (Oct 10).

Sales from July to September were down 4 per cent, with 510,600 vehicles delivered, according to Mercedes-Benz figures.

Mercedes-Benz reported wholesale sales figures, reflecting those to third-party clients like dealerships, unlike competitors including BMW who report retail sales.

Third-quarter sales in Europe were up 12 per cent, while sales in China fell 12 per cent and in the US were down 15 per cent, it said.

Still, total sales this year so far were up 2 per cent from last year, in line with the premium carmaker’s full-year guidance for sales at prior year level. REUTERS