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Mercedes-Benz Reports Best June on Record With Sales of 22,563

MONTVALE, N.J., July 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported June sales of 22,563 vehicles, an 18.8% improvement over June 2010, and the company's highest June volume and first half of the year on record. On a year-to-date basis, the 118,021 vehicles sold represent a 10.4% 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 5,798, up 19.1% over June 2010. The sporty C-Class - the gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand for younger and first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers - continued its strong momentum with sales of 4,620. MBUSA's stylish SUV, the M-Class, finished third in volume with monthly sales of 3,071, up 44.6% over last June. Additionally, sales of the all-new 2012 CLS-Class four-dour coupe were up 645.5% and the full-sized GL-Class SUV posted a 75.9% increase over June 2010.

Sales of Mercedes-Benz diesel models were up 128.4% for the month (1,231 versus 539) and up 188.3 % for the year (5,953 versus 2,727).

At the high end, sales of the commanding G-Class were up 89.1% for the month and the company sold 18 of its supercar -- the SLS AMG -- bringing its year-to-date sales to 348.

Sales of Sprinter Vans also increased by 162.5% for the month, with sales of 1,911 - bringing a year-to-date total of 7,095 (up 102.1 %).

Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 6,413 vehicles in June 2011, a decrease of 0.2%. On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 39,863 vehicles, a decrease of 3.6 % 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 12 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 in the US. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found at www.mbusa.com, and www.mbsprinterusa.com.

      Mercedes-Benz
        Passenger
         Vehicles       Jun-11      Jun-10    Monthly %

    B-CLASS Fuel
     Cell                      0          NA         NA

    C-CLASS                4,620       5,563      -17.0%

    E-CLASS                5,798       4,865       19.1%

    S-CLASS                1,169       1,549      -24.5%

    CL-CLASS                  53          69      -23.2%

    SL-CLASS                 109         198      -44.9%

    SLS AMG                   18          50      -64.0%

    CLK-CLASS                  -           2          -

    SLK-CLASS                340         627      -45.8%

    CLS-CLASS                738          99      645.5%

    R-CLASS                   75         186       59.7%

    M-CLASS                3,071       2,124       44.6%

    G-CLASS                  146          83       89.1%

    GL-CLASS               2,585       1,367       75.9%

    GLK-CLASS              1,930       1,487       29.8%

    TOTAL                 20,652      18,269       13.0%

    *SPRINTER              1,911         728      162.5%


          MBUSA
          Combined
           Total        Jun-11      Jun-10    Monthly %

    GRAND TOTAL           22,563      18,997       18.8%

      Mercedes-Benz
        Passenger
         Vehicles     YTD 2011   YTD 2010    Yearly %

    B-CLASS Fuel
     Cell                     4         NA         NA

    C-CLASS              29,981     29,555        1.4%

    E-CLASS              31,960     27,778       15.0%

    S-CLASS               5,562      6,405      -13.2%

    CL-CLASS                508        453       12.1%

    SL-CLASS                950      1,213       27.1%

    SLS AMG                 348        218       56.1%

    CLK-CLASS                 5        580      -99.1%

    SLK-CLASS             1,092      1,377      -20.7%

    CLS-CLASS             1,328      1,065       24.7%

    R-CLASS               1,818      1,409       29.0%

    M-CLASS              14,189     12,393       14.5%

    G-CLASS                 633        449       41.0%

    GL-CLASS             11,036      9,417       17.2%

    GLK-CLASS            11,512     11,362        1.3%

    TOTAL               110,926    103,674        6.5%

    *SPRINTER             7,095      3,293      102.1%


          MBUSA
          Combined
           Total      YTD 2011   YTD 2010    Yearly %

    GRAND TOTAL         118,021    106,967       10.4%

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

SOURCE Mercedes-Benz USA