Mumbai: Mercedes-Benz India Monday announced a record 80 percent growth in sales in 2010, with the best ever sales in December.
A company official said that the company sold 5,819 cars last year, an 80 per cent rise over 2009's tally of 3,250.
The key growth drivers were the Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2490 units), C-Class (2070 units) and the SUV range of M-Class, GL-Class and R-Class.
December was the best sales month with a record 710 units sold, which included E-Class (371 units), C-Class (141 units) and the SUV segment (127 units), marking a 115 per cent increase over the corresponding period in 2009 when 334 vehicles were sold.
The official said that the company's strategy focused on offering a comprehensive product portfolio, besides aggressive product launches and enhanced network in smaller towns and cities.