LUXURY: Mercedes maintains luxe lead over BMW, Lexus

Even with a dip in April U.S. sales, Mercedes remains in first place among luxury brands year to date, followed by BMW (97,317) and Lexus (85,853). (DAVID PHILLIPS)

By:

Urvaksh Karkaria ukarkaria@crain.com

May 01, 2018 05:00 AM

Mercedes-Benz USA, propelled by strong demand for SUVs, topped the luxury U.S. sales race in April and continues to outpace its nearest rivals, No. 2 BMW and No. 3 Lexus, year to date.

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