奔驰、宝马决战小型车

8.美国市场的表现

    到目前为止，奔驰在美国保持着微弱的领先优势。今年6月，奔驰在美国的销量为22,231台，比2011年6月提高了7.6%。从年初至今，奔驰的总销量达到128,595台，比去年上涨了15.9%，也创下了有史以来的最高纪录。奔驰的C级、E级（上图）和M级都是非常热门的产品。宝马品牌车辆今年6月的销量只比去年增长了0.4%，为21,725台。从年初至今，在宝马5系的带动下，宝马的总销量比去年同期上涨了11.3%，达到126,504台。总之，到了今年的12月，双方的年销量数据可能会非常接近。

优势方：奔驰微弱领先

8. U.S. performance

    To date, Mercedes has a slight lead. Benz models posted June sales of 22,231, a 7.6 % improvement over June 2011, delivering a year-to-date total of 128,595, up 15.9% and an all-time high. The C-, E- (above) and M-Class model lines were the hot performers. Sales of BMW brand vehicles, last year's volume leader, increased 0.4% in June for a total of 21,725. Year to date, the BMW brand is up 11.3% on sales of 126,504, led by the 5 series. Expect to see a photo finish in December.

Advantage:Mercedes by a nose