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Mercedes-Benz Reports Highest September on Record With Sales of 23,897

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MONTVALE, NJ--Oct. 3, 2011: Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported September sales of 23,897 vehicles, a 15.6% improvement over September 2010 (20,666) and the company's highest September volume on record. On a year-to-date basis, the 182,314 vehicles sold represent a 10.3% increase over the 165,355 vehicles sold during the same period last year.

The highest volume performers for the month were the C-Class and E-Class model lines. The all-new 2012 sporty C-Class -- and gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand for younger and first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers -- led the pack with sales of 6,865, up 32.1% from September 2010. The 9th generation E-Class followed with sales of 5,122 and the full-sized SUV, the GL-Class, finished third in volume with monthly sales of 2,541. Additionally, sales of the newly launched 2012 CLS-Class posted a 399.3% increase for the month and sales of the new SLK roadster were up 50.8% over September 2010.

At the high end, the company sold 25 of its supercar -- the SLS AMG -- bringing its year-to-date sales to 454.

Sales of Sprinter Vans also increased by 121.3% for September with sales of 1,779 -- bringing a year-to-date total of 12,452 (up 121.3 %).

Sales of the smart fortwo totaled 469 vehicles for the month (compared to the 422 vehicles sold in September 2010).

Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 5,707 vehicles in September 2011, a decrease of -8.6%. On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 57,359 vehicles, a decrease of -5.9% 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 14 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 and smart in the US.

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

B-Class	4		NA	16	NA	NA

C-CLASS	6,865	5,196	32.1%	46,128	46,160	-0.1%

E-CLASS	5,122	5,608	-8.6%	47,824	44,730	6.9%

S-CLASS	1,447	1,709	-15.3%	8,877	9,725	-8.7%

CL-CLASS	64	50	28.0%	706	685	3.1%

SL-CLASS	67	197	-66.0%	1,185	1,837	-35.5%

SLS AMG	25	35	-28.6%	454	356	25.1%

CLK-CLASS	-	(1)	-100.0%	5	584	-99.1%

SLK-CLASS	193	128	50.8%	2,356	1,622	-56.4%

CLS-CLASS	709	142	399.3%	3,506	1,384	153.3%

R-CLASS	82	292	-71.9%	1,986	2,206	-10.0%

M-CLASS	2,477	2,780	-10.9%	21,635	19,619	10.3%

G-CLASS	119	52	128.8%	997	609	63.7%

GL-CLASS	2,541	1,989	27.8%	17,196	13,934	23.4%

GLK-CLASS	1,934	1,685	14.8%	17,007	16,278	4.5%

TOTAL	21,649	19,862	9.0%	169,862	159,729	6.3%

*SPRINTER	1,779	804	121.3%	12,452	5,626	121.3%

smart	469	NA	NA	1,201	NA	NA

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

GRAND TOTAL	23,897	20,666	15.6%	182,314	165,355	10.3%
*Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter Vans are sold and marketed in the U.S. by Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler Vans USA, respectively.