Mercedes-Benz sales in the Chinese market keep soaring

Mercedes-Benz in the Chinese market (including Hong Kong) achieved sales of 4,800 vehicles from January to February, an increase of as much as 52%. China mainland sales increased 67%.

Sales of Mercedes-Benz were 82,000 vehicles in February 2007 globally. 159,700 vehicles were sold in the first two months, an increase of 2%.

S-class sedan sales in China from January to February reached 2,300 units, an increase of 110%.

Mercedes-Benz (China) sales company president Klaus Maier: "We are very pleased to see Mercedes-Benz maintained a strong growth momentum in China. China's market has made a great contribution for the sale of the entire Asia-Pacific market. To meet the ever-increasing demands of customers, Mercedes-Benz will continue to introduce more individualized and tailored products specifically for the Chinese market. It will continue to enhance service quality and ensure customers' satisfaction."

The first two months of sales data showed Mercedes-Benz luxury car market continue to maintain a leading position in China. And the continued growth of sales in China’s market showed that Mercedes-Benz plays an increasingly important role in the Chinese market.