Daimler's Mercedes-Benz Cars division sold 114,600 vehicles globally in October, 11.8% more than same period last year.

Mercedes-Benz brand sales came to 103,900 cars, 10.3% more than in 2006, and Smart brand sales were 28.7% higher at 10,700 units.

In the January-October period, unit sales were at 1.057 million, a slight 1.9% rise than during the year-earlier 10-month period.