Mercedes-Benz Reports Best May Since 2008 With Sales of 20,306

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MONTVALE, NJ--June 1, 2011: Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported May sales of 20,306 vehicles, a 5.9% improvement over May 2010, and the best May on record since May 2008. On a year-to-date basis, the 95,458 vehicles sold represent an 8.5% increase.

The highest volume performers for the month were the E- and C-Class model lines. The 9th generation E-Class led the pack with sales of 5,751, up 5% over May 2010. The sporty C-Class €“ the gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand for younger and first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers -- continued its strong momentum with sales of 4,936. MBUSA's compact SUV, the GLK-Class, finished third in volume with monthly sales of 2,214, up 22.1% over last year. Additionally, sales of the versatile

R-Class crossover were up 237% over May 2010.

Sales of Mercedes-Benz diesel models were up 108.5% for the month (1,147 versus 550) and up 115.8% for the year (4,722 versus 2,188).

At the high end, the company sold 21 of its supercar -- the SLS AMG -- bringing its year-to-date sales to 330.

Sales of Sprinter Vans also increased by 126.1% for the month, with sales of 1,420 -- bringing a year-to-date total of 5,184 (up 102.1 %).

Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 6,818 vehicles in May 2011, a decrease of 2.1%. On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 33,450 vehicles, a decrease of 4.1% over the comparable period last year.

About Mercedes-Benz USA

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service for all Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products in the United States. MBUSA offers drivers the most diverse line-up in the luxury segment with 12 model lines ranging from the sporty C-Class to the flagship S-Class sedans and the SLS AMG supercar.