Mercedes-Benz passenger car and SUV sales rose 7.7 per cent through the month of September.

The luxury car manufacturer saw sales of its passenger car and SUV range in Australia reach a year-to-date total of 10,577 units at the end of September, up from 9,815 units the same time last year.

Managing Director of Mercedes Car Group in Australia, Horst von Sanden, says the attraction of the Mercedes-Benz range is still proving too tempting to Australian buyers.

“We’re delighted with the demand we are experiencing with our model range. The sales performance of new models such as the M-Class SUV and range-leading S-Class saloon shows the strong popularity of our cars throughout Australia.”

Stand-out performances so far this year can be found with the B-Class Sports Tourer, the M-Class SUV and the range-topping S-Class luxury saloon, which currently holds a staggering 48.5 per cent year-to-date market share in its segment.

“We are on track with our annual objectives and expect to close the year with a strong finish”, added von Sanden.

“With the release of the all-new Mercedes-Benz GL-Class SUV next month and the recent launch of the new-generation E-Class saloon, our horizon looks very promising.”

Next year will be even more exciting for the Mercedes-Benz product portfolio, with the arrival of stunning new models such as the all-new CL Coupé and the new C-Class saloon.