Mercedes-Benz August 2011 U.S. Sales Up 5.4%

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MONTVALE, N.J., Sept. 1, 2011 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported August sales of 20,728 vehicles, a 5.4% improvement over August 2010 (19,674) and the company's highest August volume since 2007. On a year-to-date basis, the 159,814 vehicles sold represent a 10.5% increase over the 144,689 vehicles sold over the same period last year.

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 5,628 and the sporty C-Class €“ the gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand for younger and first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers €“ followed with sales of 4,728. MBUSA's stylish SUV, the M-Class, finished third in volume with monthly sales of 2,191. Additionally, sales of the newly launched 2012 CLS-Class posted an 810.7% increase and sales of the new SLK roadster were up 138.6% over August 2010.

Sales of Mercedes-Benz diesel models were up 14.7% for the month (851 versus 742) and up 100 % for the year (7,717 versus 3,859).

At the high end, sales of the S-Class were up 17.9% for the month and the company sold 32 of its supercar -- the SLS AMG -- bringing its year-to-date sales to 429.

Sales of Sprinter Vans also increased by 117.7% for August with sales of 1,846 €“ bringing a year-to-date total of 10,673 (up 121.3 %).

Sales of the smart fortwo totaled 405 vehicles for the month.

Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 5,901 vehicles in August 2011, a decrease of 9.0%. On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 51,651 vehicles, a decrease of 5.6% over the comparable period last year.

MERCEDES-BENZ USA Sales -- August 2011
Mercedes-Benz Passenger Vehicles	Aug-11	Aug-10	Monthly %	YTD 2011	YTD 2010	Yearly %

B-CLASS	7	NA	NA	12	NA	NA

C-CLASS	4,728	6,100	-22.5%	39,263	40,964	-4.2%

E-CLASS	5,628	5,882	-4.3%	42,702	39,122	9.1%

S-CLASS	981	832	17.9%	7,430	8,016	-7.3%

CL-CLASS	110	83	32.5%	642	635	1.1%

SL-CLASS	75	233	-67.8%	1,118	1,640	-31.8%

SLS AMG	32	56	-43.9%	429	321	30.8%

CLK-CLASS	-	-	0.0%	5	585	-99.1%

SLK-CLASS	136	57	138.6%	2,343	1,494	56.8%

CLS-CLASS	765	84	810.7%	2,797	1,242	125.2%

R-CLASS	30	191	-84.3%	1,904	1,914	-0.5%

M-CLASS	2,191	2,473	-11.4%	19,158	16,839	13.8%

G-CLASS	131	60	118.3%	878	557	57.6%

GL-CLASS	1,730	1,349	28.2%	14,655	11,945	22.7%

GLK-CLASS	1,933	1,426	35.6%	15,073	14,593	3.3%

TOTAL	18,477	18,826	-1.9%	148,409	139,867	6.1%

*SPRINTER	1,846	848	117.7%	10,673	4,822	121.3%

smart	405			732

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

GRAND TOTAL	20,728	19,674	5.4%	159,814	144,689	10.5%
*Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter Vans are sold and marketed in the U.S. by Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler Vans USA, respectively.

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. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found at www.mbusa.com, www.mbsprinterusa.com and www.smartusa.com.

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