March 2007 5 Series Sales Report
04-03-2007, 01:20 PM
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March sales of the 5 Series reached only 4,315 units which is an 18.0% decrease from the 5,265 units sold last March. For the first quarter of 2007 5 Series sales have decreased 21.1% when compared to the same period of 2006.
By way of comparison total monthly sales of the Mercedes-Benz E Class were only 4,019 units this month which was a minimal 3.5% increase over the 3,884 cars sold in March, 2006. YTD sales of the MB E Class totaled 10,447 units, up 20.6% from the first quarter of 2006.
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By way of comparison total monthly sales of the Mercedes-Benz E Class were only 4,019 units this month which was a minimal 3.5% increase over the 3,884 cars sold in March, 2006. YTD sales of the MB E Class totaled 10,447 units, up 20.6% from the first quarter of 2006.
Please note that I report only the United States sales data.
To view all the BMW, Lexus & Mercedes-Benz sales reports visit my website at:
http://home.att.net/~fdmeloan/
04-03-2007, 05:22 PM
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I wonder if it has anything to do with the success of the new 335i sedan and coupe. Given a choice, with that kind of horsepower, I would opt for the coupe, others the sedan.
Might be time to try and get a deal..... 
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The auto industry and BMW had an interesting Q1. Total U.S. vehicle sales were off 1% while BMW brand U.S. sales were up 6.7% - led by big increases in sales of the 3er (+19%), Z4 (+91%), X5 (+26%), and X3 (+10%). The 5/6/7 series are sliding (-22%).
Q1 U.S. sales among E60 competitors:
BMW E60 11,127 units (-23% compared to Q1 2006)
MB E-Class 10,447 (+18% - that facelift is selling well)
Infiniti M 6,265 (-6%)
Lexus GS 5,217 (-22%)
Audi A6 2,832 (-38%)
It will be interesting to see how E60 sales go over the next quarter as the LCI starts to be delivered.
In the luxo-boat segment the new Lexus is killing 'em:
Lexus LS 8,563 units (+135%)
MB S-Class 6.646 (-15%)
BMW 7er 3,472 (-30%)
Audi A8 932 (-34%)
Other notable sales figures:
Porsche 911 3,371 units (+16%)
Porsche Cayman 1,406 (-34%)
MB CLS 2,043 (-28%)
In the eco-battle against global warming and for higher gasoline mileage, the results are mixed. Compact cars of all types are selling great (+10%), but large SUVs and cross-overs are selling great too (+12%). It's the stuff in the middle that's loosing ground. Go figure.
Q1 U.S. sales among E60 competitors:
BMW E60 11,127 units (-23% compared to Q1 2006)
MB E-Class 10,447 (+18% - that facelift is selling well)
Infiniti M 6,265 (-6%)
Lexus GS 5,217 (-22%)
Audi A6 2,832 (-38%)
It will be interesting to see how E60 sales go over the next quarter as the LCI starts to be delivered.
In the luxo-boat segment the new Lexus is killing 'em:
Lexus LS 8,563 units (+135%)
MB S-Class 6.646 (-15%)
BMW 7er 3,472 (-30%)
Audi A8 932 (-34%)
Other notable sales figures:
Porsche 911 3,371 units (+16%)
Porsche Cayman 1,406 (-34%)
MB CLS 2,043 (-28%)
In the eco-battle against global warming and for higher gasoline mileage, the results are mixed. Compact cars of all types are selling great (+10%), but large SUVs and cross-overs are selling great too (+12%). It's the stuff in the middle that's loosing ground. Go figure.
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