Current Key Figures. Divisions

Mercedes-Benz Cars sold 566,600 automobiles of the Mercedes-Benz and smart brands worldwide in the third quarter (Q3 2019: 604,700). Deliveries from July through September benefited in many markets from recovering demand from end-customers, despite the ongoing covid-19 pandemic. This increased demand could be met at short notice, in particular by reducing dealer inventories. In Europe, 229,800 vehicles were sold (Q3 2019: 253,200), thus continuing the sales revival. In Germany, the region’s core market, Mercedes-Benz Cars sold 84,200 vehicles, almost matching the prior-year level (Q3 2019: 85,100). In China, Mercedes-Benz Cars’ largest market, sales increased by 23% to 213,800 units (Q3 2019: 173,300), setting a new record for a third quarter. In the United States, Mercedes-Benz Cars delivered 52,000 vehicles, significantly below the prior-year number (Q3 2019: 75,700).

Mercedes-Benz Vans posted third-quarter unit sales of 106,900 vehicles (Q3 2019: 100,300). In the EU30 region, Mercedes-Benz Vans sold 69,300 units (Q3 2019: 65,500). With sales of 18,500 units in North America, we recorded our strongest-selling quarter so far (Q3 2019: 14,100). In the United States, we sold 16,000 vans in the third quarter (Q3 2019: 11,600). Sales in Latin America decreased to 3,200 units (Q3 2019: 4,400). In China, sales of 6,500 vans were significantly lower than in the prior-year quarter (Q3 2019: 8,500).

more details are provided in our Interim Report Q3-2020

Sales of 94,100 vehicles by Daimler Trucks in the third quarter of 2020 were 25% lower than in the prior-year period. This development was mainly the result of the ongoing worldwide impact of the covid-19 pandemic. In North America, our truck sales decreased by 22% to 41,800 units. In weight classes 6 to 8, Daimler Trucks continued to be the market leader with a market share of 36.5% (Q3 2019: 34.3%). Sales of 15,400 trucks in the EU30 region (European Union, United Kingdom, Switzerland and Norway) were also significantly below the prior-year level (Q3 2019: 19,900). With a market share of 20.7%, Mercedes-Benz trucks remained the market leader in the medium- and heavy-duty truck segment (Q3 2019: 20.1%). In Germany, sales of 6,900 trucks were 20% lower than in the third quarter of last year. In Brazil, we sold 6,000 units, which is a decrease of 26% compared with the prior-year period.

Daimler Buses achieved sales of 5,100 vehicles in the third quarter of this year (Q3 2019: 9,000). This significant decrease also continued to be mainly influenced by the global consequences of the covid-19 pandemic. With sales of 1,900 units in the EU30 region, Daimler Buses sold 23% fewer complete buses and bus chassis of the Mercedes-Benz and Setra brands than in the prior-year quarter. The decrease was particularly pronounced for touring coaches. Sales in Germany fell by 6% to 700 units. With our Mercedes-Benz and Setra brands, we continued to be the market leader by a clear margin in the EU30 region with a market share of 26.9% (Q3 2019: 31.0%). Our sales in Mexico also decreased significantly to 200 units (-71%). In Brazil, our main market in Latin America, our unit sales were down by 55% to 1,600 bus chassis. Our sales in India also fell significantly to 100 units (Q3 2019: 400).

more details are provided in our Interim Report Q3-2020

Daimler Mobility’s business development stabilized in the third quarter and the first signs of a recovery were perceptible. Total new business was at the prior-year level. Worldwide, 516,000 new leasing and financing contracts were concluded in a total amount of € 18.7 billion, 2% more than in the prior-year period. Contract volume amounted to € 149.8 billion at the end of September, and was thus 8% lower than at the end of 2019. Adjusted for exchange-rate effects, contract volume decreased by 4%. Adjusted EBIT amounted to € 601 million (Q3 2019: € 469 million) and the adjusted return on equity was 16.5% (Q3 2019: 13.5%).

more details are provided in our Interim Report Q3-2020