Overview

• Mercedes-Benz reported 525,300 vehicles shipped to dealers in Q3, down 12% year over year, with passenger cars at 441,500 units.
• China deliveries fell about 27% and U.S. deliveries declined 17%, while Europe saw modest gains, according to company data.
• Year-to-date shipments for cars and vans stand roughly 9% lower at about 1.6 million vehicles.
• Battery-electric volumes were roughly flat year over year at 42,600 in Q3 but rose more than 20% versus Q2 on initial electric CLA deliveries.
• Top-end luxury models grew around 10% on stronger G‑ and S‑Class sales, and management cites the electric CLA and the forthcoming GLC as key to a potential sales recovery.