Visions of Sugarplums and the All-New 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class ...

Let the Holiday Dreaming Begin!! Mercedes-Benz to Offer Exclusive Signature Edition of All-New 2007 S-Class Flagship Sedan in Annual Saks Fifth Avenue 'The Gift' Holiday Catalog

Pioneering technology meets bespoke luxury in limited edition of the world's most desirable luxury sedan

MONTVALE, N.J., July 28 -- Mercedes-Benz USA and Saks Fifth Avenue come together to offer the Signature Edition of the all-new 2007 S-Class sedan. Just 20 Signature Edition S-Class vehicles will be offered exclusively through Saks' annual "The Gift" holiday catalog which mails to customers on October 16, 2005.

Widely recognized as the world's benchmark luxury sedan, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class can trace its history back to 1924. Since this time it has continued to redefine the pinnacle of automotive engineering with each new generation introduced. Pairing an aggressive and commanding design, with revolutionary technology, such as Night View infra-red driving assistance, the all-new the 2007 S-Class will make its official public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show this September and is expected to arrive in US showrooms in early 2006.

The Signature Edition S-Class, built exclusively for Saks Fifth Avenue, features an exclusive Mocha Metallic Black exterior paint with a light and warm almond beige interior cabin. Hand-polished Piano Lacquer Black wood accentuates the dash and doors. The almond beige colored dashboard console lightens the cabin with soft surfaces and artful style, while contrasting black carpets and headliner envelop the driver and passengers in tasteful elegance.

In addition to the distinctive interior and exterior color combinations, a generous complement of standard equipment will be offered. Highlighting the striking interior and creating a greater sense of space, a dramatic transparent glass Panorama Roof will run the length of the cabin. Dynamic Rear View Monitor and Parktronic are especially convenient for city navigation. Audiophiles will delight in Sirius satellite radio and a DVD audio changer, both of which present superior listening variety and audio quality through all fourteen speakers and 600 watts of the harman/kardon Logic7 surround system. Drive Dynamic Seats have four massage levels that work throughout the seatback to reduce muscle fatigue, and Night View presents infra-red driving assistance.

About Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, is responsible for the sales, marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products in the United States. In 2004, MBUSA achieved an all-time sales record of 221,610 new vehicles, setting the highest sales volume ever in its history and achieving 11 consecutive years of sales growth. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found on the Internet at http://www.mbusa.com/ and http://www.maybachusa.com/.