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Mercedes-Benz Reports Best June on Record With Sales of 22,563

MONTVALE, NJ--July 1, 2011: Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported June sales of 22,563 vehicles, an 18.8% improvement over June 2010, and the company's highest June volume and first half of the year on record. On a year-to-date basis, the 118,021 vehicles sold represent a 10.4% 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 5,798, up 19.1% over June 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 4,620. MBUSA's stylish SUV, the M-Class, finished third in volume with monthly sales of 3,071, up 44.6% over last June. Additionally, sales of the all-new 2012 CLS-Class four-dour coupe were up 645.5% and the full-sized GL-Class SUV posted a 75.9% increase over June 2010.

Sales of Mercedes-Benz diesel models were up 128.4% for the month (1,231 versus 539) and up 188.3 % for the year (5,953 versus 2,727).

At the high end, sales of the commanding G-Class were up 89.1% for the month and the company sold 18 of its supercar -- the SLS AMG -- bringing its year-to-date sales to 348.

Sales of Sprinter Vans also increased by 162.5% for the month, with sales of 1,911 -- bringing a year-to-date total of 7,095 (up 102.1 %).

Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 6,413 vehicles in June 2011, a decrease of 0.2%. On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 39,863 vehicles, a decrease of 3.6 % 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.

MBUSA is also responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans in the US.

Mercedes-Benz Passenger Vehicles	Jun-11	Jun-10	Monthly %	YTD 2011	YTD 2010	Yearly %

B-CLASS Fuel Cell	0	NA	NA	4	NA	NA

C-CLASS	4,620	5,563	-17.0%	29,981	29,555	1.4%

E-CLASS	5,798	4,865	19.1%	31,960	27,778	15.0%

S-CLASS	1,169	1,549	-24.5%	5,562	6,405	-13.2%

CL-CLASS	53	69	-23.2%	508	453	12.1%

SL-CLASS	109	198	-44.9%	950	1,213	27.1%

SLS AMG	18	50	-64.0%	348	218	56.1%

CLK-CLASS	-	2	-	5	580	-99.1%

SLK-CLASS	340	627	-45.8%	1,092	1,377	-20.7%

CLS-CLASS	738	99	645.5%	1,328	1,065	24.7%

R-CLASS	75	186	59.7%	1,818	1,409	29.0%

M-CLASS	3,071	2,124	44.6%	14,189	12,393	14.5%

G-CLASS	146	83	89.1%	633	449	41.0%

GL-CLASS	2,585	1,367	75.9%	11,036	9,417	17.2%

GLK-CLASS	1,930	1,487	29.8%	11,512	11,362	1.3%

TOTAL	20,652	18,269	13.0%	110,926	103,674	6.5%

*SPRINTER	1,911	728	162.5%	7,095	3,293	102.1%


MBUSA Combined Total	Jun-11	Jun-10	Monthly %	YTD 2011	YTD 2010	Yearly %

GRAND TOTAL	22,563	18,997	18.8%	118,021	106,967	10.4%
*Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter Vans are sold and marketed in the U.S. by Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler Vans USA, respectively.