Mercedes-Benz reports November U.S. sales

Luxury segment set for December showdown.

Mercedes-Benz finally reported its U.S. November sales Wednesday, announcing a total volume of 30,043 units for the core brand, an additional 2,770 for its commercial vans and 662 for smart.

November's numbers bring Mercedes-Benz's 2015 YTD total to 308,885, or nearly 3,000 units behind than BMW for the year, setting up a tight race for the year-end sales crown in the volume luxury segment.

Currently, BMW leads in the segment with 311,398 units sold YTD. Mercedes-Benz is close behind with 308,885 and Lexus brings up the rear with 303,221.

BMW is known for strong retail sales late in the year, but with just ~8,000 units separating first and third place, it would be premature to go all-in on the Bavarian powerhouse.

Photo by Brian Williams.