Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG

Mercedes-Benz Group AG (ticker symbol: MBG) reported revenue of €32.1 billion in the second quarter (Q2 2025: €33.2 billion) and Group EBIT of €1.5 billion (Q2 2025: €1.3 billion), while continuing to execute its largest-ever product launch programme and further improving efficiency and productivity.

Group EBIT was supported by strong earnings at Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, Mercedes-Benz Vans and higher contributions from the Group reconciliation, partly offset by lower earnings at Mercedes-Benz Cars. Group EBIT also included a positive effect of €131 million related to the planned sale of Athlon Group. Adjusted Group earnings before interest and taxes reached €2.3 billion (Q2 2025: €2.0 billion).

Mercedes-Benz made further progress with its Next Level Performance (NLP) programme, with cost measures continuing to support earnings in the second quarter. At Group level, general administrative expenses decreased by 14%, and research and development expenditure declined by 12%, following last year’s investment peak for the Mercedes-Benz Cars product launch plan. At Mercedes-Benz Cars, cost of sales declined by 7%. Efficiency measures also supported the cost position at Mercedes-Benz Vans and Mercedes-Benz Financial Services. Building on a reduction in fixed costs of approximately 25% since 2019, the company began further intensifying its global productivity measures in June 2026, with a particular focus on its German locations. 

Free cash flow of the industrial business amounted to €1.1 billion in the second quarter (Q2 2025: €1.9 billion), supported by proceeds of €417 million from the partial sale of the Daimler Truck shareholding. In the first half of 2026, free cash flow of the industrial business amounted to €3.0 billion (H1 2025: €4.2 billion), reflecting an outflow of approximately €1.1 billion for severance payments in connection with the Next Level Performance programme. 

The company maintained a solid financial position amid macroeconomic headwinds and ongoing model ramp-ups. Following dividend payments and share repurchases totalling €5 billion in the first half of the year, net liquidity of the industrial business remained strong at €30.4 billion, while the funding ratio of the pension plans improved to 117% from 113% at year-end 2025.

Mercedes-Benz Cars

Mercedes-Benz Cars posted adjusted EBIT of €909 million in the second quarter (Q2 2025: €1,228 million), corresponding to an adjusted return on sales (RoS) of 4.0% (Q2 2025: 5.1%) and thus within the full-year guidance range of 3% to 5%. The year-on-year development reflected intensified market pressure, especially in China, a less favourable model mix, product lifecycle measures and launch-campaign-related costs, partly offset by continued efficiency gains.

Reported EBIT amounted to €49 million (Q2 2025: €783 million) and included impairments of €704 million in connection with Chinese equity-method investments. The effects did not result in a corresponding cash outflow in the second quarter and were excluded from adjusted EBIT. The Chinese market and customers in China remain of high strategic importance to Mercedes-Benz. 

Mercedes-Benz continued to advance its largest-ever model launch programme, comprising more than 40 new models between 2025 and 2027. Mercedes-Benz Cars BEV sales increased by 51% year-on-year to 52,852 units in the second quarter (Q2 2025: 35,027 units), driven by growth of 87% in Europe. Overall, Mercedes-Benz Cars sold 417,765 vehicles in the second quarter (Q2 2025: 453,674 vehicles). Sales increased by 4% in Europe and by 10% in the United States. This partly offset a 30% sales decline in China, where intense competition, subdued demand and the portfolio-wide model changeover continued to affect sales. Excluding China, global car sales increased by 2% year-on-year. 

The Top-End segment accounted for 13.9% of global sales in the second quarter. The share reached 14.3% in the first half of 2026, within the full-year target range of 14% to 15%.

The ramp-up of recently launched models is increasingly translating into sales, with the all-new CLA and GLB making a tangible contribution and high order volumes for the all-new electric GLC expected to support further deliveries in the second half of the year. The new S-Class has made a successful start in Europe, with more regions to follow in the coming months. Order books also opened for a broad range of further models, including the all-new electric C-Class, the new GLE and GLS and the Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 and GLC 53 model families. Further product highlights included the world premiere of the all-new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé variants and the debuts of the new Mercedes-Maybach GLS as well as the Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ as SUV and Coupé and the Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 4MATIC+ SUV, all powered by new V8 engines. The model launch plan will continue with the world premiere and start of sales of the all-new electric GLA at the end of July. Following China and the United States, Mercedes-Benz is also targeting the introduction of point-to-point assisted driving in the first German cities by the end of 2026.

In July, Mercedes-Benz marked the expansion of its Kecskemét plant in Hungary. Investments of around €1 billion have doubled the site’s footprint and increased its production flexibility for electrified combustion-engine, plug-in hybrid and all-electric models. The plant is producing the all-new electric C-Class, the first all-electric Core model built at the site.

Mercedes-Benz Cars 
In line with expectations, Mercedes-Benz Cars recorded wholesale deliveries of 419,400 (-6%) cars in the first quarter. Excluding China, global sales increased by 5% compared with the prior year. Growth in the U.S. and Europe partially offset lower sales in China amid model-cycle effects, macroeconomic uncertainties and challenging market conditions. While recent model launches are supporting sales prospects in the coming quarters, the company continues to closely monitor the geopolitical environment, the conflict in the Middle East and its potential impact on global consumer sentiment. 

“The first quarter was characterised by sales growth outside of China, alongside an excellent market response to our newly launched models. The new electric GLC has generated more orders in the first three months than any other electric vehicle in our history, while order intakes for the other new models, including the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class, significantly exceed our expectations. Further tailwinds will come from the recently unveiled GLE and GLS, alongside the upcoming world premiere of the all-new electric C-Class. As the availability of our new products scales up, we remain highly focused on converting strong customer interest into overall sales momentum in the coming months.” 
Mathias Geisen, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Sales & Customer Experience

Top-End Vehicles accounted for 14.3% of overall sales. Demand for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) remained strong in the second quarter (+34%) and xEV sales increased by 4%. Second quarter EBIT of Mercedes-Benz Cars was influenced by tariffs, and by lower unit sales and a softer net pricing as well as by efficiency measures, and macro environment. 

Mercedes-Benz Vans achieved a healthy adjusted EBIT margin of 10.4% in the second quarter and 11.0% in the first half. Second quarter adjusted EBIT was influenced by lower sales volumes. Mercedes-Benz Vans sold 93,400 units (-10%) in the second quarter in a highly competitive market environment. Sales of electric Vans increased 32% compared to Q2 2024. 

Mercedes-Benz Mobility achieved a robust adjusted return on equity of 8.9% in the second quarter and 8.8% in the first half. Second quarter adjusted EBIT of Mercedes-Benz Mobility was slightly above prior-year’s level supported by positive effects from financial investments and ongoing efficiency measures. 

Outlook: 
Mercedes-Benz Group now sees Group revenue significantly below the prior-year level based on lower sales expected at Mercedes-Benz Cars and Mercedes-Benz Vans. 
Sales at Mercedes-Benz Cars are now seen significantly below 2024 levels, with sales in the second half of the year in the vicinity of H1. Overall sales in Q3 are seen slightly lower than in Q4. To reflect tariff impacts, the company now sees a new full-year guidance range for return on sales adj. at Mercedes-Benz Cars of 4-6%. For Mercedes-Benz Vans, sales are seen significantly below the previous year, with a stronger H2 versus H1. Including tariffs, this leads to a new guidance range of 8-10% for return on sales adj. at Mercedes-Benz Vans for the full year. 
 

Mercedes-Benz Cars sold 453,700 cars (-9%) in the second quarter. Overall group sales were influenced by the ongoing dynamic market environment and especially due to diligent management of stock to counter tariff impacts. Customer demand in the U.S. and Europe remained above the prior-year's level. Sales in other markets of the world increased significantly by 24% in the second quarter, driven by Turkey and markets in South America. 

Top-End sales represented 14.3% of overall sales. Top-End deliveries to customers (retail sales) increased by 5% reaching 69,000 units driven by ongoing strong customer demand for Mercedes-AMG vehicles (+19%) and the G-Class (+56%). Especially in the U.S., customer demand for Top-End vehicles remained strong, leading to a surge in retail deliveries to customers of 15%. As the second largest market, Mercedes-Benz strengthened its position in the U.S. with strong investments including the update of the brand center in Manhattan. In China, Mercedes-Benz retained its number one position in the Top-End luxury segment in the first half of the year. 

The GLC remained the top-selling car globally in the first half of 2025. Group sales of the GLC increased by 9% in the second quarter, while the new CLE proved popular with sales up 30% in Q2 and 66% in the first half of 2025. 
Global Plug-In-Hybrid sales increased by 34% in the second quarter. In Europe, the share of electrified vehicles (xEVs) reached 40%, and 21% on a global level in the second quarter. 

In terms of model changeovers, 2025 is the beginning of a multi-year product and technology launch campaign. After the first models of the all-new CLA were introduced in Europe in the first half, more models and markets will follow during this year. In September, the all-new electric GLC will be revealed which will strengthen the electric vehicle portfolio in the mid-size segment. 
 

Contestualmente, le attività di Comunicazione confluiscono nel rinnovato settore “Digital Journey & Communication”, affidato alla responsabilità di Alessia Argento, allo scopo di ottimizzare la Customer Journey dei Clienti senza soluzione di continuità, dalle campagne di comunicazione alla gestione del Cliente.

“Questa importante riorganizzazione nasce da una visione ambiziosa e con il chiaro obiettivo di assicurare una sinergia sempre più forte, efficace e coerente tra le diverse espressioni della nostra comunicazione aziendale, sia essa orientata verso i media, i nostri partner sul territorio e, naturalmente, i nostri Clienti.”

Ugo Aiena, Direttore Customer Journey & Digital Solutions Mercedes-Benz Italia

Vittorio Braguglia began his career with the Group in 1997 at smart GmbH, where he held various positions in the Aftersales business. After different assignments in Switzerland, he built up the smart organization in Germany as Head of Aftersales between 2003 and 2007. He then took over responsibility for the Mercedes Benz network in Italy, where he was later appointed Marketing and Sales Managing Director as well as CEO Mercedes-Benz Own Retail in Rome. Between 2014 and 2016, as Director Aftersales and Retail Operations, Vittorio Braguglia was instrumental in the creation and development of the region Europe. Subsequently, starting in 2016, he was responsible for the Own Retail Europe division. 2023, Vittorio Braguglia was appointed Managing Director Mercedes-Benz Vans France.

Una ricca e variegata declinazione dell’offerta plug-in, che permette di trovare una soluzione ideale per le singole esigenze dei clienti. Dai vantaggi nel communting urbano, di cui si fa ideale ambasciatrice la famiglia plug-in benzina delle compatte, ai valori unici offerti dalle motorizzazioni plug-in Diesel nei segmenti superiori, dove la combinazione tra elettrico ed endotermico trova la sua espressione migliore, in una perfetta combinazione tra efficienza, sostenibilità e costi di gestione.

Questa soluzione tecnologica, disponibile su ben nove modelli e unica sul mercato automobilistico, sta raccogliendo un crescente consenso nel canale dei privati, ma soprattutto nel segmento business. Ed è proprio nel canale business, grazie anche all’entrata in vigore delle nuove norme fiscali che modificano radicalmente la tassazione sulle auto aziendali agendo sulle aliquote dei fringe benefit, che i numerosi vantaggi offerti da questa motorizzazione, sono ancora più evidenti e concreti.

“Nonostante il mercato PHEV in Italia non sia particolarmente brillante, se infatti guardiamo ai dati del 2024 si evidenzia una performance, per diverse ragioni, inferiore persino all’elettrico, se guardiamo in casa Mercedes, ha rappresentato il 18% sul totale del noleggio a lungo termine. Una tendenza che prosegue ancora più decisa nel 2025 che nel primo trimestre ha visto crescere la quota al 23,3%, questo grazie soprattutto alla crescente attenzione che i fleet manager hanno rivolto alla nostra gamma Diesel plug-in ed ai conseguenti vantaggi in termini di TCO. Solo Mercedes-Benz può offrire ai propri clienti questa tecnologia che unisce il meglio dei due mondi, un unicum sul mercato, disponibile su ben quattro modelli chiave per le flotte: Classe C, Classe E, GLC e GLE, entrambe sia SUV che Coupé. Oggi otto clienti su dieci scelgono la soluzione diesel con la spina, anziché la benzina con la spina perché offre un vantaggio netto in termini di TCO. Una volta scoperti i plus del 300 de, cui oggi si aggiunge la riduzione del fringe benefit, difficilmente si torna indietro.” 
Christian Catini, Responsabile flotte di Mercedes-Benz Italia 

In total 15,400 private vans were sold which equals an increase in demand of 22% compared to the previous year’s quarter. Especially sales of the private midsize vans developed positively (+21%). In the commercial segment, sales reached 67,500 units, amid increased competition and a dynamic macroeconomic situation. 
Furthermore, the market environment influenced especially the commercial segment in Europe. In the U.S., sales reflected the planned discontinuation of the Metris (Vito) and the market conditions for large vans with combustion engines where sales reached 7,700 units. Sales in the Chinese market reached 4,600 units. 
 

“Mercedes-Benz Group delivered solid results in a very challenging environment thanks to a range of outstanding products and strict cost discipline. To ensure the company’s future competitiveness in an increasingly uncertain world, we are taking steps to make the company leaner, faster and stronger, while readying an intense product launch campaign for multiple new vehicles starting with the all new CLA.”  
Ola Kaellenius, Chief Executive Officer of Mercedes-Benz Group AG 

Mercedes-Benz's product launch programme starts in 2025 with the CLA, followed by a major upgrade of the S-Class in 2026, an all-electric GLC and C-Class, as well as a string of BEV and electrified high-tech ICE launches at Mercedes-AMG. Overall, sales are expected to gain traction after dozens of new or refreshed models reach the markets until 2027.

To strengthen its competitiveness and resilience, Mercedes-Benz has launched a comprehensive performance enhancement programme – known as Next Level Performance. Through a set of initiatives, Mercedes-Benz Group aims to further leverage growth potential through its direct sales channel, elevate the customer service experience to a new level and to boost revenue quality. In addition, the company will take steps to make its global production footprint more efficient and more flexible. The company plans to cut production costs by 10% until 2027. Material costs will be tackled in close collaboration with suppliers and fixed-cost reductions will continue through to 2027, building on significant progress achieved over the past four years.   

"L'innovazione è al centro del nostro DNA. Da 30 anni MBRDNA svolge un ruolo fondamentale nel combinare le tecnologie più innovative con l'eccellenza ingegneristica Mercedes-Benz. Tra l'altro, è grazie al loro costante impegno che siamo pronti per il 2025 e per gli anni a venire. E a dimostrarlo ci sono la CLA e l'MB.OS proprio dietro l'angolo". 
Ola Källenius, Presidente del Consiglio di gestione di Mercedes-Benz Group AG 
Il Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America è stato fondato nel 1994, con la chiara missione di organizzare contatti e progetti di cooperazione con altri istituti di ricerca negli Stati Uniti e osservare gli sviluppi tecnologici in loco. Dall'attenzione iniziale per la tecnologia dell'informazione e la microelettronica, l'MBRDNA si è evoluto in una forza pionieristica in cui l'eccellenza ingegneristica tedesca converge con la cultura dell'innovazione trasformativa della Silicon Valley. 

Oggi MBRDNA svolge un ruolo fondamentale nel consolidare la leadership tecnologica di Mercedes-Benz, in particolare nei settori della guida autonoma, dell'esperienza AI, dell'e-drive e del design esterno avanzato. L'innovativa struttura dell’MBRDNA si estende su sei sedi strategiche in tutto il Nord America - da Ann Arbor e Farmington Hills, Michigan, a Seattle, Washington, e in tutta la California a Sunnyvale, Long Beach e Carlsbad - dove più di 600 ‘visionari’ portano avanti la tradizione di eccellenza ingegneristica del marchio. Questa pietra miliare di 30 anni non è semplicemente un segno del tempo, ma un tributo all'impegno di MBRDNA nell'immaginare e progettare le auto più desiderabili per Mercedes-Benz in Nord America. 
"La nostra rete globale di Ricerca e Sviluppo svolge un ruolo importante nella creazione delle auto più desiderate al mondo. Oggi, la digitalizzazione e l'elettrificazione della trasmissione rivoluzionano ciò che questo significa. L’MBRDNA ci permette di attingere all'ecosistema unico della Silicon Valley, composto da giganti della tecnologia, start-up e università di fama mondiale. Questo ci aiuta a esplorare i modi in cui l'IA può migliorare l'esperienza dei nostri clienti, dalla guida automatizzata all'iper-personalizzazione". 
Markus Schäfer, membro del Consiglio di Amministrazione di Mercedes-Benz Group AG, 
Chief Technology Officer, Sviluppo e Approvvigionamento 

30 anni di innovazione 
Nel corso dei suoi 30 anni di attività, l’MBRDNA ha acquisito un ampio portafoglio di tecnologie all'avanguardia che sono culminate in quasi 100 brevetti statunitensi assegnati a Mercedes-Benz, compresi quelli ora detenuti da Daimler Trucks North America. Ad esempio, i team dedicati di MBRDNA sono stati determinanti nello sviluppo e nella certificazione di Mercedes-Benz DRIVE PILOT, il primo sistema al mondo SAE-Level 3 per la guida automatizzata condizionata con omologazione valida a livello internazionale negli Stati Uniti. Inoltre, l’MBRDNA ridefinisce il rapporto tra conducente e veicolo attraverso principi di design intuitivi. Sfruttando la potenza dell'intelligenza artificiale (AI), il team crea ambienti adattivi che imparano, anticipano e si adattano perfettamente alle preferenze individuali, trasformando la complessità in semplicità incentrata sull'utente. Ad esempio, la funzione ‘Zero-Layer’ e le ‘Routine’ intelligenti apprendono le preferenze dell'utente per automatizzare le impostazioni di comfort. Ora, grazie all'integrazione di ChatGPT e GPT-4o, l'assistente vocale MBUX offre un'esperienza di conversazione ancora più intuitiva e naturale, creando un ambiente di bordo davvero personalizzato. A partire dalla nuova CLA del 2025, l'assistente virtuale MBUX integrerà anche Gemini su Google Cloud e i dati di Google Places, migliorando ulteriormente l'esperienza dell'utente nella ricerca conversazionale dei POI. 
 

“In 2024, Mercedes-Benz once again demonstrated the power of our brand and the depth of our broad product offering. This culminated in strong sales of our Top-End and Core vehicles in the fourth quarter. We continue to consistently strengthen our portfolio with the biggest product offensive in our company's history starting this year with the all-new CLA.” 
Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG. 
Mercedes-Benz Cars sales rose quarter-on-quarter in 2024 to 520,100 units and reached the prior-year’s level. A good sales performance in Germany, China and the U.S. in the fourth quarter led to full-year sales of 1,983,400 vehicles in 2024. 

Top-End vehicle sales grew by 34% quarter-on-quarter to 82,800 units driven by Mercedes-AMG, S-Class and G-Class sales underpinned by solid demand in the United States in particular. The G-Class achieved its best-ever sales quarter after new model launches in 2024, including the all-new electric G-Class. Furthermore, Mercedes-AMG sales in Q4 resulted in a best-ever quarter, thanks to further improved product availability and customer demand especially for the Mercedes-AMG GT and Mercedes-AMG GLC models. Full-year Top-End vehicle sales were below 2023 levels, reaching 281,500 units, mainly impacted by market conditions in China, model changes and weak EV demand. The S-Class remained the undisputed leader in its segment with a market share of around 50% in all key regions. 

Sales of the Core segment increased 6% to 1,167,100 vehicles in 2024 driven by good demand for the E-Class and the top selling GLC models. Plug-In-Hybrid sales grew by 13% year-on-year across all regions, while slower EV adoption in core markets led to lower battery electric vehicle sales in 2024.  “We finished the year with a strong sales quarter, especially with our Top-End vehicles and the G-Class in particular. I want to explicitly thank our customers for their continued trust and loyalty in our brand and I look forward to the world premiere of our all-new CLA models with cutting-edge technology and stunning design.” 
Britta Seeger, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Marketing & Sales 

Mercedes-Benz Vans 

Worldwide sales of Mercedes-Benz Vans rose by 16% on the quarter to 105,700 units, the best quarterly results of the year despite global macroeconomic challenges. Sales growth was mainly driven by the European market, with midsize and small van sales up and large van sales on a stable level compared to the previous quarter. For the full year 2024, Mercedes-Benz Vans sales reached 405,600 units, mainly impacted by the planned discontinuation of the Metris (Vito) in the U.S. as well as the midsize vans model changeover in Europe (1st HY) and China (2nd HY). Furthermore, a declining market development of large vans with combustion engine in the U.S. and midsize vans with combustion engine in China has affected overall sales. In Germany and the U.S., sales in the commercial segment were down mainly due to lower demand in the recreational vehicle business compared to previous year. 

Overall, the freshly updated product portfolio has been well received by our customers resulting in 86,300 units of commercial vans sold in Q4 (+10% compared to Q3) and 19,400 units of private vans sold in Q4 (+53% compared to Q3). EV sales in Q4 are up (+59% compared to Q3) reaching 6,900 units sold mainly due to the ongoing ramp-up of the new eSprinter despite a subdued market environment for electric vehicles in Europe. Full year sales of eVans reached 19,500 units sold worldwide keeping up a global EV share of 5%. 
“The global macroeconomic challenges have impacted our worldwide sales leading to a result of 405,600 units sold in 2024. We have closed 2024 with a solid fourth quarter. Our strong and entirely updated product portfolio positions us well in a competitive landscape in all markets across all segments.” 
Klaus Rehkugler, Head of Mercedes-Benz Vans Sales & Marketing 
  
 

Ola Källenius expressed his gratitude and outlined his vision for the future: 
“ACEA is one of the most relevant and trusted industry voices in Brussels. I’m honoured to be taking over from Luca de Meo as ACEA president at such a critical moment for Europe’s automotive industry. Thank you to the members of ACEA for placing their trust in me, and to the entire ACEA team who are tirelessly bolstering the standing of our industry with the political institutions in Brussels. 
During my presidency, ACEA will focus on improving regulatory conditions with the goal of sharpening our competitive edge in the digital and electric era. We will work towards fostering a market-driven decarbonisation of our industry. And we will champion international trade that is free, fair and rule based. I’m confident the EU automotive industry has what it takes to continue being successful in the global competition.” 

For Mercedes-Benz Cars weaker macroeconomic conditions and fierce competition, mainly in Asia, outweighed improved product availability leading to adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of €1.2 billion (Q3 2023: €3.4 billion). As previously announced in September, Q3 EBIT was weaker compared with the second quarter due to softer net pricing and a less favourable sales mix, leading to an adjusted Return on Sales (RoS) of 4.7% in the quarter. In addition to tougher market conditions, the Q3 sales mix was also impacted by product transitions, for example the all-new ICE and BEV versions of the G-Class, which will be available in major markets in Q4. 

The adjusted Return on Sales (RoS) for Mercedes-Benz Vans was below the previous year with 13.5% (Q3 2023: 15%), driven by lower sales and in line with expectations. A healthy sales mix supported by improved product substance partially compensated lower sales volumes. Furthermore, cost improvements continued. 

The adjusted EBIT for Mercedes-Benz Mobility decreased to €285 million mainly driven by a lower interest margin (Q3 2023: €363 million). The interest margin was impacted by the interest rate development in a competitive environment. As a result, the adjusted return on equity (RoE) reached 8.9% (Q3 2023: 10.4%).

Affalterbach Racing GmbH progetta il successore della Mercedes-AMG GT3

Il motorsport è saldamente ancorato al DNA di Mercedes-AMG. Questi geni e la corrispondente competenza attraversano tutti i settori e i reparti di sviluppo. Questa competenza sarà integrata dalle conoscenze specialistiche di Affalterbach Racing GmbH e applicata in modo mirato alla concezione e allo sviluppo di progetti futuri. In questo modo, si possono creare effetti di sinergia con le varie aree di sviluppo dei veicoli stradali AMG nel più breve tempo possibile. È previsto uno scambio tecnologico ancora più approfondito in entrambe le direzioni.

Il primo progetto volto a riunire questa vasta esperienza tecnica è lo sviluppo del modello successivo alla Mercedes-AMG GT3. Questo nuovo concetto è destinato a continuare la storia di successo del programma internazionale Customer Racing di AMG.

La prossima auto da corsa GT3 ‘Made in Affalterbach’ si basa su una derivata della famiglia Mercedes-AMG GT. La seconda generazione della AMG GT a due porte è stata presentata nel 2023 e da allora la famiglia di auto sportive è cresciuta costantemente. Il quinto membro, la Mercedes-AMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+1,2  ha recentemente celebrato la sua anteprima mondiale a Brooklands (Inghilterra).

Come AMG, Affalterbach Racing GmbH avrà la sua sede ad Affalterbach e lavorerà a stretto contatto con il team Mercedes-AMG Motorsport, che continuerà a essere responsabile del coordinamento generale delle attività motoristiche internazionali.

“Thanks to our desirable passenger cars and vans, Mercedes-Benz achieved double-digit margins in a challenging environment. Going forward, we continue to invest in cutting-edge products while fostering our financial resilience. Sales and the model mix are expected to improve in the second half of the year, supported by further market launches of new models particularly in the Top-End segment.”

Ola Kaellenius, Chief Executive Officer of Mercedes-Benz Group AG

*in millions of €

Investments, free cash flow, net liquidity

The free cash flow from the industrial business in the second quarter reached €1.6 billion (Q2 2023: €3.4 billion) due to the solid cash conversion rate at cars and vans. This was influenced by lower Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) and headwinds in working capital development due to higher inventory levels ahead of the expected higher H2 sales. The net liquidity from the industrial business reached €28.0 billion (end of 2023: €31.7 billion) due to the dividend payment of €5.5 billion and cash outs for share buybacks of approximately €2.8 billion in the second quarter. Since the beginning of the buyback programmes in March 2023, the company has bought back shares for €5.1 billion as of end June 30, 2024. The Group’s investments in property, plant and equipment in the second quarter totalled €0.9 billion (Q2 2023: €0.8 billion). Research and development expenditure fell to €2.3 billion (Q2 2023: €2.4 billion).

 Divisional results

Adjusted Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) at Mercedes-Benz Cars reached €2.8 billion (Q2 2023:

€3.8 billion) on lower sales volumes but resulted in an adjusted Return on Sales (RoS) of 10.2%, up from 9.0% in the first quarter, (Q2 2023: 13.5%) due to a focus on sales quality in a challenging environment and due to favourable material costs. Mercedes-Benz Cars unit sales reached 496,712 units in the second quarter, a plus of 7% compared to the first quarter due to improved product availability in China and the United States. Top- End Q2 sales increased by 6% compared to Q1, but remain below year-earlier levels, mainly due to model changeovers and a subdued market environment in Asia. The availability of Top-End models continues to improve with the all-new electric G-Class1 launched. Sales of the AMG CLE53, AMG E53 and AMG GLC43 models started in the second quarter. Furthermore, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class remains the undisputed market leader in its segment in all major markets. Sales in the Core segment rose by 8% in Q2 compared to previous quarter mainly driven by the E-Class and GLC, the latter of which has retained its status as the top- selling model.

*in millions of €

The adjusted Return on Sales (RoS) for Mercedes-Benz Vans rose to 17.5% (Q2 2023: 15.5%). The lower unit sales were outweighed by healthy net pricing, and a favourable structure, as well as favourable material costs and positive foreign exchange effects. Adjusted Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) increased by 5% to

€834 million (Q2 2023: €792 million). Mercedes-Benz Vans global sales reached 103,435 units in the second quarter maintaining sales at the same level as in the first quarter (-2% compared to Q1). Thus, the division achieved a strong first half-year in 2024, with Q2 influenced by model changes both in the private and commercial segment of midsize and large vans and a phased ramp up of the eSprinter.

*in millions of €

Mercedes-Benz Cars

“As the shift towards electrification continues, Mercedes-Benz customers can choose from a broad range of high-tech combustion, battery electric or hybrid vehicles. Especially our plug-in hybrids are proving popular, with sales up 27% in Q2. Furthermore, every third vehicle ordered in the Top-End segment included at least one individualization option from our MANUFAKTUR program in the first six months.”

Britta Seeger, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Marketing & Sales

Mercedes-Benz Cars sales reached 496,700 units in the second quarter, a plus of 7% compared to the first quarter. Model changeovers and availability constraints impacted sales in the first half of the year. Thanks to full product availability of the E-Class, GLC and market introductions of new Mercedes-AMG models, the new G-Class and electric G-Class, overall sales are expected to rise in the second half of the year.

Battery electric vehicles (BEV) sales reached 45,800 units in Q2. The pace of EV adoption eased in important markets as the company focused on healthy growth in a market environment characterized by heavy discounting. An increased demand for plug-in-hybrids in all major regions led to a global sales rise of 27% compared to the previous year.

In line with our expectations, Top-End Q2 sales increased by 6% compared to Q1, but remain below year-earlier levels, mainly due to model changeovers and a subdued market environment in Asia. However, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class remains the undisputed market leader in its segment in all major markets. The company expects Top-End sales to rise significantly in the second half of the year driven by further market launches of the new G-Class including the electric G-Class, several Mercedes-AMG models such as the E-Class and CLE derivatives and the updated EQS.

Sales in the Core segment rose by 8% in Q2 compared to previous quarter mainly driven by the E-Class and GLC which has retained its status as the top-selling Mercedes-Benz model.

Sales in Europe reached 157,500 units with solid demand for battery electric vehicles and with a strong demand for plug-in-hybrids. In Germany, every third customer opted for a BEV or plug-in-hybrid (xEV) in the first half of the year.

Sales in China reached 172,600 units in the second quarter, an increase of 2% compared to the first quarter. The ramp-up of the new locally produced E-Class continues, which received excellent customer feedback and saw sales rising by 41% in Q2 compared to the first quarter. Demand for the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class remains strong with sales up 16% in the first half of the year.

Sales in the U.S. reached 84,700 units in Q2, a significant increase of 27% compared to Q1 thanks to improved product availability of the GLC, the new E-Class and CLE models as well as an increased demand for plug-in-hybrids.

I veicoli commerciali rappresentano circa l'80% delle vendite di Mercedes-Benz Vans. Tra questi figurano i van di grandi dimensioni Sprinter ed eSprinter, i veicoli di medie dimensioni Vito ed eVito e quelli di piccole dimensioni Citan ed eCitan, proprio i veicoli che possono usufruire dell’Ecobonus.

Mercedes-Benz Vans vuole espandere ulteriormente la sua posizione di produttore leader di furgoni premium. In questo modo, l'azienda sta consolidando un vantaggio competitivo decisivo: la diversità personalizzata del suo portafoglio per uso commerciale e privato - offrendo una gamma di veicoli completamente elettrici e ad alimentazione tradizionale nei segmenti dei veicoli piccoli, medi e grandi.

Protagonisti dei vantaggi dell’Ecobonus anche Citan Tourer e Classe T. Per i piccoli Van della Casa di Stoccarda si va da un minimo di 1.500 euro ad un masssimo di 3.000 euro con rottamazione.

Citan Furgone

Dimensioni esterne compatte combinate con un'ampia spaziosità ed una elevata capacità di carico: sono queste le caratteristiche che aprono al nuovo Mercedes-Benz Citan possibilità di utilizzo differenziate, in particolare nel servizio di consegna e nei servizi operanti nei centri urbani. Porte scorrevoli ad ampia apertura sul lato sinistro e sul lato destro del veicolo ed un bordo di carico ribassato permettono su richiesta di accedere comodamente al vano di carico semplificando il caricamento delle merci.

eCitan Furgone

Nel segmento dei veicoli commerciali, l'eCitan viene lanciato nella versione Furgone con una scelta di due lunghezze: la versione compatta da 4498 mm e la versione lunga da 4922 mm. A seconda del modello, l'autonomia è compresa tra 280 e 284 chilometri1 secondo il WLTP. Questo soddisfa le esigenze dei clienti commerciali che utilizzano spesso i modelli piccoli come veicoli per corriere e consegne nelle aree urbane.

Vito Furgone e eVito Furgone

l Vito è il versatile tuttofare tra i veicoli di medie dimensioni con peso lordo compreso tra 2,8 e 3,2 tonnellate. È disponibile come furgone, Mixto e Tourer. Come unico modello della sua categoria, è offerto in tre lunghezze, con due passi e due sistemi di trazione. Ci sono anche tre linee di equipaggiamento. Grazie a questa varietà, soddisfa anche le esigenze di diversi settori: dagli artigiani ai servizi di manutenzione e assistenza clienti, dagli operatori di flotte agli allestitori di trasportatori speciali per i servizi alimentari o medici di emergenza. Dal 2018, la variante elettrica a batteria eVito si è affermata come alternativa alla guida locale senza emissioni di CO2. Sia il nuovo Vito che il nuovo eVito hanno compiuto un importante passo avanti, soprattutto in termini di connettività. Per la prima volta sono dotati del sistema multimediale MBUX. Ora anche i clienti commerciali del segmento dei furgoni di medie dimensioni possono beneficiare della moderna connettività digitale, compresa un'ampia gamma di Digital Extras[1] che migliorano ulteriormente il comfort. Grazie all'MBUX, l'eVito è diventato parte dell'ecosistema di mobilità elettrica Mercedes-Benz.

Sprinter furgone/eSprinter Furgone

Sprinter: il suo nome è considerato sinonimo dell'intera classe dei veicoli commerciali di grandi dimensioni. Con una quota di vendita superiore al 50%, l'icona del trasporto è il fiore all'occhiello della gamma di modelli Mercedes  Benz Vans. In Europa è il leader di mercato nel segmento dei furgoni di grandi dimensioni con un peso totale ammesso fino a 5,5 tonnellate. Il suo punto di forza è la capacità di adattarsi alle esigenze specifiche dei clienti e del settore. Anche nella sua forma base è disponibile come furgone, veicolo a pianale, autotelaio e tourer. Sono inoltre disponibili tre lunghezze di carrozzeria, trazione anteriore, posteriore o integrale, cabina di guida classica o doppia cabina, oltre a tonnellaggi e altezze di carico variabili.

Il nuovo eSprinter si basa su un nuovo concetto. Si compone di tre moduli che consentono di adattare facilmente la piattaforma a diverse varianti di veicoli. Il modulo anteriore comprende tutti i componenti ad alta tensione e può essere abbinato a tutte le varianti di veicoli, indipendentemente dal passo, dall'altezza del veicolo e dalla capacità della batteria. Il nuovo potente motore elettrico, che aziona il nuovo assale posteriore elettrico, è situato nel modulo posteriore. Il motore sincrono a magneti permanenti (PSM), che pesa circa 130 kg, è caratterizzato da un'efficienza particolarmente elevata. È disponibile con una potenza di picco di 100 kW o 150 kW ed eroga una coppia fino a 400 Newton metri. La combinazione di un motore efficiente e di un assale posteriore elettrico consente una maggiore variazione in termini di conversioni e soluzioni di carrozzeria, lunghezza del veicolo, peso lordo massimo e carico del rimorchio.

Citan Tourer

Il piccolo compatto è lo specialista del trasporto passeggeri. Il Tourer è già dotato di serie di un portellone posteriore con lunotto e di una seconda porta laterale scorrevole. In alternativa, può essere dotato anche di porte posteriori. Il sedile posteriore a panchina è abbattibile da 1/3 a 2/3. Numerose opzioni di stivaggio rendono il Citan Tourer più facile da usare nella vita quotidiana. Come opzione, nella parte posteriore del Citan Tourer è possibile ripiegare dei tavolini dagli schienali dei sedili anteriori, utili come superficie di scrittura per i passeggeri della seconda fila o per uno spuntino. Anche i portabicchieri sono integrati in questi tavolini. Altre opzioni specifiche della versione Tourer sono le tasche arricciate installate in basso sugli schienali dei sedili anteriori.

Classe T

Con la nuova Classe T, Mercedes‑Benz propone una vettura caratterizzata da massimi livelli di comfort che va ad inserirsi nel mercato multispazio, offrendo un'accattivante opportunità di ingresso nel mondo della Casa della Stella.

Spazio per tutta la famiglia con ben tre seggiolini sul divano posteriore. Un vano di carico enorme per gli amanti delle attività nel tempo libero e delle avventure all'insegna dello sport. Porte scorrevoli per salire e scendere rapidamente o per elevata flessibilità di carico. Design moderno, ampio equipaggiamento di sicurezza e versatili sistemi di connettività.

“Il rapporto tra l’arte e Mercedes-Benz fonda le sue radici nel passato, come dimostra la Mercedes-Benz Art Collection, fondata nel 1977 e oggi una delle più importanti collezioni aziendali europee con circa 3.000 opere di oltre 800 artisti come Cao Fei, Alicja Kwade, Charlotte Posenenske, Oskar Schlemmer, Franz Erhard Walther e Andy Warhol. Il nostro impegno nell'arte incarna l'ampio impegno sociale di Mercedes-Benz nei confronti della cultura e dell'istruzione e riflette il desiderio dell'azienda di creare un beneficio riconoscibile per il bene comune. Per questo, siamo orgogliosi di legare il nostro Marchio alla mostra di un artista che ha trasformato i suoi scatti in icone senza tempo, proprio come le nostre automobili, che più di una volta sono state muse ispiratrici per artisti del calibro di Andy Warhol o, più di recente, David LaChapelle.”

Mirco Scarchilli, Responsabile Marketing Communication Experience di Mercedes-Benz Italia.

Mercedes-Benz firmly embeds sustainability considerations in the daily business. One aspect is the continued global expansion of the electric passenger car portfolio, targeting an up to 50 percent share of xEVs in the new vehicle fleet in the second half of the decade. And by the end of the decade, the aim is to reduce production CO2 emissions by 80 percent¹. Furthermore, the ambition is to run all fully owned Mercedes-Benz production sites worldwide on 100 percent renewable energies by 2039. By pairing strategic focus with tactical flexibility in this regard, the company remains on course towards a sustainable future on an ecological and economic level. Also, relevant initiatives with respect to social and governance aspects throughout the whole company contribute to a holistic sustainability approach. This includes various measures with which Mercedes-Benz contributes to a "Just Transition", for example our sustainable people plan and several measures, strengthening human rights in the company and along the value chain. By establishing a coordination role for sustainability in the Board of Management in 2023, Mercedes-Benz has strengthened its governance approach to orchestrate its company-wide sustainability management even more systematically and consistently.

“Mercedes-Benz has always been driven by a belief in tomorrow. This pioneering spirit is key so we can play our part in climate protection and to make our business even more sustainable in all respects. We continue to strive for net carbon-neutrality by 2039, and we believe that ESG principles enable long-term value creation.” Ola Källenius, Chief Executive Officer of Mercedes-Benz Group AG.

*The figures in this document are preliminary and have neither been approved yet by the Supervisory Board nor audited by the external auditor.
 

“Siamo davvero lieti di proseguire con questa collaborazione che nei due anni passati ci ha permesso di apprezzare il valore delle due strutture di Guida Sicura dell’Automobile Club d’Italia, ma soprattutto la grande professionalità dei team di Vallelunga e Lainate con cui abbiamo sviluppato moltissime iniziative, coinvolgendo un pubblico sempre ampio e diversificato”, ha dichiarato Mirco Scarchilli, Responsabile Marketing Experience Mercedes-Benz Italia. “Questa partnership ci consente, inoltre, di evidenziare l’importanza di fare sinergia in un momento in cui il mondo della mobilità si trova ad affrontare un cambiamento epocale, il più profondo dall’invenzione dell’automobile.”

"Per Aci Vallelunga è motivo di orgoglio e di prestigio la conferma della collaborazione anche per il 2024 con Mercedes, partner di eccellenza e costruttore leader nelle tecnologie per la sicurezza", ha dichiarato Carlo Alessi, presidente di Aci Vallelunga Spa.

“L’esperienza è un elemento centrale del nostro modello di comunicazione”, ha dichiarato Mirco Scarchilli, Responsabile Marketing Experience di Mercedes-Benz Italia. “La forza del nostro Brand si esprime attraverso una parte razionale ed una emozionale, equivalenti e di pari importanza. I Luxury Hub ci permettono di estendere i valori generati da questi due driver in contesti ideali alla loro amplificazione. Performance e sostenibilità sono i due elementi da cui è scatuturita questa nuova partnership con l’Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort, un luogo che esprime a pieno questi valori e li promuove con un approccio estremaente innovativo, in territorio storicamente molto vicino al nostro Marchio, come quello del golf. Per questo, siamo davvero felici di dargli il benvenuto nella costellazione dei nostri Luxury Hub.”

“Siamo orgogliosi di ospitare nel nostro Resort il Mercedes-Benz Luxury Hub, progetto innovativo di promozione e condivisione di uno dei massimi brand di lusso, attento alla sostenibilità e allo spirito green che da sempre contraddistingue l’Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort”, ha dichiarato Augusto Orsini, Presidente Argentario Golf Club.

L’impegno della Stella nel golf risale agli anni ‘80. Questo sport rappresenta, infatti, un eccezionale connubio di perfezione sportiva ed incredibile fascino: valori in cui si identifica il marchio Mercedes-Benz, che privilegia gli sport coerenti con essi e con la propria tradizione quali, ad esempio, il golf, l'equitazione e la Formula 1. In particolare, la Stella ed il golf condividono una naturale vocazione verso valori quali eleganza, stile performance e rispetto per l’ambiente.

‘Persone e territori: rigenerazione, inclusione e innovazione’: è questo il tema che accompagna la candidatura di Roma all’Expo del 2030 con l’obiettivo di riportare al centro dell’attenzione l’uomo e il suo habitat, creando spazi e ambienti inclusivi, aperti, sostenibili e innovativi. Il tema è al centro della campagna Humanlands: rigenerazione per dare nuova visibilità ai patrimoni naturalistici e culturali di Roma; inclusione per sottolineare l’impatto nato dal mix culturale che vive nell’area romana; innovazione per ricordare che il passato glorioso della Capitale ha da sempre forgiato il nostro futuro.

Il valore complessivo dell’impatto economico generato da Expo Roma 2030 per l’Italia è stimato in 50,6 miliardi di euro, con 18,2 miliardi di effetto economico indiretto a breve e 10 miliardi di effetto economico diretto, tra investimenti pubblici e privati e dei partecipanti. Expo 2030 Roma creerà 11.000 nuove aziende e 300.000 nuovi posti di lavoro. Le presenze attese in caso di assegnazione ammontano a 30 milioni.

Investments, free cash flow and liquidity 
The free cash flow of the industrial business increased to €3.4 billion (Q2 2022: €1.4 billion). The positive development of working capital was mainly due to lower inventory build-up compared to the previous 
year. The inventory build-up is a result of the introduction of the direct sales model in additional markets, 
ramp-ups in production due to new model years and high levels of vehicles in the process of delivery. 
The net liquidity of the industrial business rose to €25.8 billion (end of 2022: €26.6 billion). The Group’s investments in property, plant and equipment in the second quarter totaled €0.8 billion (Q2 2022: €0.8 billion). Research and development expenditure amounted to €2.4 billion (Q2 2022: €2.2 billion) due to higher investments for future platforms and technologies, including MB.OS. Mercedes-Benz announced its third Green Bond after two years in Europe. 

Divisional results 
Demand for battery electric and Top-End segment vehicles lifted sales of Mercedes-Benz Cars by 6%, to 515,700 units in the second quarter, and by 5% to 1,019,200 units in the first half of 2023. Sales were boosted by solid demand in Germany and the United States in particular and growth across all regions and segments. Mercedes-Benz continues to remain disciplined with a focus on sustainable growth, even in a dynamic market environment. BEV sales of Mercedes-Benz Cars almost doubled to 61,200 units (+96%) in Q2. Excluding smart, BEV sales even surged by 123%. Sales in the Top-End segment rose by 12% to 84,800 units in Q2 and 15% to 176,600 vehicles in the first six months of 2023. In the Core segment, sales were up 2% to 276,800 units in the second quarter impacted by a model changeover for the GLC and E-Class. Sales in the Entry segment increased by 11% to 154,100 units in Q2 and even grew 19% in the first half of 2023, reaching 317,500 vehicles.