Mercedes-Benz Group Q2 car and van sales rise 2% quarter-on-quarter, BEV sales surge 50% year-on-year
Mercedes-Benz Group sold 511,900 cars and vans in Q2 2026, with battery electric vehicle sales jumping 50% year-on-year driven by strong demand in Europe.
- 511,900 vehicles
- +50% year-on-year
- 13%
- 11%
What Happened
In Q2 2026, Mercedes-Benz Group sold 511,900 cars and vans, up 2% quarter-on-quarter despite macroeconomic headwinds and softer consumer sentiment in parts of Asia. Outside China, total sales rose 3% year-on-year. Group-wide battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales increased 50% year-on-year to 63,000 units, driven by strong demand for new model launches. Mercedes-Benz expects to sell more cars and vans in the second half of the year compared to the first half, supported by well-filled order books.
“Our largest-ever model launch plan is gaining traction. BEV sales rose by more than 50 per cent in the second quarter. Demand for the all-new electric GLC, electric CLA, and electric GLB is exceptionally strong. The new S-Class has made a successful start in Europe, with further regions to follow in the coming months.”
52,900vehicles
Up 51% year-on-year; global BEV share reached 13% (Q2 2025: 7.7%).
- +4% to 166,400 vehicles
- +13% to 91,300 vehicles
- -27% to 138,300 vehicles
Mercedes-Benz Vans sold 94,100 units in Q2, stable year-on-year, with strong growth in North America (+23%) and Europe (+5%) offsetting lower demand in China. eVan sales rose 46% to 10,100 units, lifting the global electric share to 11% (Q2 2025: 7%). The all-new electric VLE, based on the Van Architecture, is now available for order in 16 markets.
- +5% to 68,300 units
- +23% to 12,400 units
- -57% to 3,400 units
Previously from Mercedes-Benz
The updated Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, unveiled earlier this week with electrified engines and the new MB.OS infotainment system, is seeing strong customer orders in Europe, with order books filled for the remainder of the year according to today's sales report.
Background drawn from MotorClaw's earlier coverage of Mercedes-Benz's official releases.
Why this matters
The results show Mercedes-Benz's electric vehicle push is gaining traction, especially in Europe where BEV share nearly doubled to 26% for cars. Outside China, total sales grew, highlighting resilience in key Western markets despite headwinds in Asia. This expands electric choices for buyers as new models like the electric GLC, CLA, and GLB enter markets.
Terms in This Story
- BEV
- Battery electric vehicle, powered solely by electricity from a rechargeable battery.
- xEV
- Any electrified vehicle, including battery electrics, plug-in hybrids, and hybrids.
- eVans
- Electrified vans, including battery electric and plug-in hybrid vans.
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