Mercedes-Benz is having a very solid year. Even though growth so far this year is flat, the three-pointed star is still setting the pace for the luxury car sales in the U.S. As result, Mercedes is leading the way in sales among luxury makers including BMW, Lexus, and newcomer Audi. What is interesting is that Mercedes sales prowess is due to selling a ton of cars in a market that craves crossovers and SUVs.