Mercedes-Benz Reports July Sales of 21,065--Highest July Increase Since 2006

MONTVALE, N.J., Aug. 2, 2011 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported July sales of 21,065 vehicles, a 16.7% improvement over July 2010, and the company's highest July volume since 2006. On a year-to-date basis, the 139,086 vehicles sold represent an 11.3% 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 5,114 and the sporty C-Class -- the gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand for younger and first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers -- followed with sales of 4,554. MBUSA's stylish SUV, the M-Class, finished third in volume with monthly sales of 2,778 up 40.8% over last July. Additionally, sales of the all-new SLK roadster were up 1,758.3% and the all-new 2012 CLS-Class posted a 657% increase over July 2010. Sales of the full-sized GL-Class SUV were up 60.2% for the month as well.

Sales of Mercedes-Benz diesel models were up 134.1% for the month (913 versus 390) and up 120.3 % for the year (6,866 versus 3,117).

At the high end, sales of the S-Class were up 13.9% for the month and the company sold 49 of its supercar -- the SLS AMG -- bringing its year-to-date sales to 397.

Sales of Sprinter Vans also increased by 154.3% for July with sales of 1,732 -- bringing a year-to-date total of 8,827 (up 122.1 %).

Sales of the smart fortwo totaled 327 vehicles for the month.

Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 5,895 vehicles in July 2011, a decrease of 14.7%. On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 45,750 vehicles, a decrease of 5.1 % 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	Jul-11	Jul-10	Monthly %	YTD 2011	YTD 2010	Yearly %

B-CLASS Fuel Cell	1	NA	NA	5	NA	NA

C-CLASS	4,554	5,309	-14.2%	34,535	34,864	-0.9%

E-CLASS	5,114	5,462	-6.4%	37,074	33,240	11.5%

S-CLASS	887	779	13.9%	6,449	7,184	-10.2%

CL-CLASS	24	99	-75.8%	532	552	-3.6%

SL-CLASS	93	194	-52.1%	1,043	1,407	-25.9%

SLS AMG	49	47	2.1%	397	265	46.5%

CLK-CLASS	-	5	-	5	585	-99.1%

SLK-CLASS	1,115	60	1758.3%	2,207	1,437	53.6%

CLS-CLASS	704	93	657.0%	2,032	1,158	75.5%

R-CLASS	56	314	-82.2%	1,874	1,723	8.8%

M-CLASS	2,778	1,973	40.8%	16,967	14,366	18.1%

G-CLASS	114	48	137.5%	747	497	50.3%

GL-CLASS	1,889	1,179	60.2%	12,925	10,596	22.0%

GLK-CLASS	1,628	1,805	-9.8%	13,140	13,167	-0.2%

TOTAL	19,006	17,367	9.4%	129,932	121,041	7.3%

*SPRINTER	1,732	681	154.3%	8,827	3,974	122.1%

smart	327			327

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

GRAND TOTAL	21,065	18,048	16.7%	139,086	125,015	11.3%
Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter Vans are sold and marketed in the U.S. by Mercedes-Benz USA and Daim ler Vans USA, respectively.*