Mercedes takes lead in luxury car sales

Mercedes-Benz has taken BMW’s crown as the world’s biggest luxury car brand, ending its reign after more than a decade

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe

Global sales (2016)
2.23 million
Up 11.3% on 2015
Mercedes-Benz

2.04 million
Up 5.2%
BMW

1.87 million
Up 3.7%
Audi

Source: Mercedes-Benz Cars Marketing
Picture: Mercedes-Benz