Mercedes’ Global Sales Drop Led by 10% Decline in China Orders

Mercedes-Benz Group AG is falling further behind in China, its largest market, where fierce competition and an ongoing price war are squeezing European carmakers.

Sales in China fell 10% to 152,800 vehicles in the first quarter compared to the same period a year earlier. The drop marks a sharp reversal from the 3% gain Mercedes achieved there in the last three months of 2024.