No surprises here with the S-Class (121) still topping the sales table even in the last year of the current model.
BESTSELLERS: Mercedes S-Class; BMW 7-Series; Jaguar XJ
While BMW has closed the gap with its revised 7-Series (115), up from 58 last year, this is likely to be a short-lived affair with the arrival of an all-new S-Class this January.
Overall, this luxury segment is slightly down on last year when sales figures for the first nine months were 403, compared to 348 for the same period this year.
The rest are really also-rans in this market, with the Jaguar XJ (43) and Lexus LS (42) battling for third spot. Jaguar may open up more of a lead next year with the arrival of a diesel version this month, but it's unlikely to challenge the Germans.
Perhaps the biggest surprise in this segment has been the failure of Audi's A8 (27) to make its mark here, languishing at the bottom of the sales table, despite having a wide range of engine options compared to the likes of the single-engine LS or previously petrol-only XJ range.
BESTSELLERS: Hyundai Coupé; Mercedes CLK; Opel Tigra
Hyundai still dominate the sports coupé market with its Coupé model (759), well ahead of its nearest competitor, the Mercedes CLK (441) and Opel Tigra (234).
Mercedes new SLK (177) has recorded strong sales as has Alfa Romeo with its GT range (133), but others have noted falls in sales, such as the Mazda RX8 (80), down from 164 until October last year, and BMW's Z4 range (32) down from 68 last year.
Yet taking the segment in total, perhaps the biggest change has been the growth in sales at the premium end of the market.
In third place overall, BMW's 6-Series (165) has been a huge hit for the Bavarians and though it was only introduced halfway through the year, Mercedes' new CLS (130) has already done phenomenally well for a car in its price bracket.
Finally, at the luxury end, Mercedes still tops the sales table with its SL (40) and CL (28), but it is being hotly pursued by the Porsche 911 (25). The Germans have done well with the new Boxster (16) to date and its new Cayman model - due here early next year should further boost sales.
Similarly, Jaguar can expect a boost in sales of its XK (17) when the new model arrives.
Figures in brackets refer to sales from January to October 2005