Mercedes-Benz Reports Highest October on Record With Sales of 24,449

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MONTVALE, N.J., Nov. 1, 2011 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported October sales of 24,449 vehicles, a 28.2% improvement over October 2010 (19,076) and the company's highest October volume on record. On a year-to-date basis, the 206,632 vehicles sold represent a 12% increase over the 184,431 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 -- gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand for younger and first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers -- led the pack with sales of 7,084, up 87.9% from October 2010. The 9th generation E-Class followed with sales of 4,516 and the all-new versatile M-Class, finished third in volume with monthly sales of 4,091. Additionally, sales of the 2012 CLS-Class posted a 192.3% increase for the month and sales of the new SLK roadster were up 58.2% over October 2010.

Total diesel units sold for October were up 110.9% with sales of 1,930 (vs. 915 units sold in Oct. 2010).

At the high end, the company sold 13 of its supercar -- the SLS AMG -- bringing its year-to-date sales to 467.

Sales of Sprinter Vans also increased by 104.8% for October with sales of 1,485 -- bringing a year-to-date total of 13,937 (up 119.4 %).

Sales of the smart fortwo totaled 327 vehicles for the month (compared to the 367 vehicles sold in October 2010).

Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 5,571 vehicles in October 2011, a decrease of 21.8%. On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 62,929 vehicles, a decrease of 7.6% 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 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 USA Sales -- October 2011
Mercedes-Benz Passenger Vehicles	Oct. 11	Oct-10	Monthly %	YTD 2011	YTD 2010	Yearly %

B-Class	2	0	0.00%	18	0	0.00%

C-CLASS	7,084	3,771	87.9%	53,212	49,931	6.6%

E-CLASS	4,516	5,568	-18.9%	52,340	50,298	4.1%

S-CLASS	927	1,787	-48.1%	9,804	11,512	-14.8%

CL-CLASS	101	84	20.2%	807	769	4.9%

SL-CLASS	86	207	-58.5%	1,271	2,044	-37.8%

SLS AMG	13	59	-78.0%	467	415	12.5%

CLK-CLASS	-	1	-100.0%	5	585	-99.1%

SLK-CLASS	212	134	58.2%	2,748	1,756	56.5%

CLS-CLASS	763	261	192.3%	4,269	1,645	159.5%

R-CLASS	140	260	-46.2%	2,126	2,466	-13.8%

M-CLASS	4,091	2,826	44.8%	25,726	22,445	14.6%

G-CLASS	80	112	-28.6%	1,077	721	49.4%

GL-CLASS	2,128	1,887	12.8%	19,324	15,821	22.1%

GLK-CLASS	2,494	1,394	78.9%	19,501	17,672	10.3%

TOTAL	22,637	18,351	23.4%	192,695	178,080	8.2%

*SPRINTER	1,485	725	104.8%	13,937	6,351	119.4%

smart	327	-	0.0%	-	-	0.0%

MBUSA Combined Total	Oct. 11	Oct. 10	Monthly %	YTD 2011	YTD 2010	Yearly %

GRAND TOTAL	24,449	19,076	28.2%	206,632	184,431	12.0%

*Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter Vans are sold and marketed in the U.S. by Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler Vans USA, respectively.