Mercedes-Benz's core car sales fell in 2024, a tough year for the auto industry marked by waning demand in a weak economy, especially in key market China, the German luxury carmaker said on Friday.

Car sales fell 3% to 1.98 million last year in a challenging global market, with top-end vehicle sales weighed by market conditions in China, model changes and weak electric-vehicle demand.

Mercedes-Benz registered 12 per cent growth in sales last year with 19,565 units sold, including electric vehicles.

Mercedes-Benz India sets a record with 19,565 cars sold in 2024, driven by TEVs and BEVs. Celebrates 200K milestone with new models, outlets, and exclusive customer perks.

The series of launches will begin with the introduction of the CLE 53 Coupe in Q2 2025. The move from the German automaker comes on the back of the success recorded in 2024 with the sales of 19,565 units translating to a growth of 12 per cent in sales when compared to a sales of 17,

Mercedes-Benz India has recorded its highest-ever annual sales since it started operations in the country three decades ago. The luxury carmaker delivered a total of 19,565 cars in 2024, achieving a remarkable year-on-year (YoY) growth of 12.4%, as announced by CEO Santosh Iyer today.

Mercedes launched 14 new cars in India last year, which includes the domestically produced EQS SUV and the Maybach EQS SUV

German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz sold fewer vehicles in 2024 than in the previous year, the company reported on Friday. The sales decline slowed somewhat in the fourth quarter thanks to a slight recovery in the Chinese market.

The previous year seems to have been a good one for luxury carmakers in India, with the two most popular brands – Mercedes and BMW – announcing double digit growth and reporting record sales figures.