Mercedes-Benz records the highest biannual sales in India

German luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz on Friday announced a 12.4% increase in its half-yearly sales 8,061 units to outpace its segment competitors. Last year, the company had sold 7171 units, announced Mercedes-Benz India in a statement

. The sales growth also marks the highest semiannual volumes of the brand in India, according to the company.

Roland Folger, managing director and general manager of Mercedes-Benz India, said: "Our commercial performance is in line with our expectations despite the exceptional demand of last year in the T2, due to the fact that we have not been able to do so. anticipation of the implementation of the GST. Strong sales growth in January-June 2018 is favored by new-generation cars, sedans, SUVs and AMG performance cars.

Mercedes-Benz India said its SUV sales increased by 15.9% between January and June 2018.

"We want to maintain our leadership position in the Indian luxury car market, confirming our number one position over the past three years," said Folger. German rival BMW has announced a 13 percent growth in sales of BMW and MINI brand cars at 5,171 units in the January to June period of this year.

Swedish luxury car maker Volvo Cars reported a record 33 percent volume growth in January-June 2018 compared to the same period last year.

The sales performance of 1,242 units is supported by the XC60, which contributed 25% of the total volume. The successful addition of S90 to the local assembly, aggressive network expansion and exemplary programs of brand engagement have led to the best commercial performance ever recorded by H1 for the # 1. 39; company. The rest of the year announces even more promising with the launch of XC40

Charles Frump, Managing Director of Volvo Car India, said: "We are extremely pleased with our pace of growth and we will continue "XC40 is our first offering in the entry – level SUV segment and we expect the XC40 to create new customers and drive sales.