Mercedes-Benz Reports 2011 Highest November on Record with Sales of 28,255

MONTVALE, N.J., Dec. 1, 2011 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported November sales of 28,255 vehicles, a 55.2% improvement over November 2010 (18,208) and the company's highest November volume on record. On a year-to-date basis, the 236,415 vehicles sold represent a 20.4% increase over the 196,288 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 €“ the gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand for younger and first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers €“ led the pack with sales of 8,358, up 112.7% from November 2010. The 9th generation E-Class followed with sales of 5,095 and the all-new versatile M-Class finished third in volume with monthly sales of 4,796. Additionally, sales of the 2012 CLS-Class posted a 215.8% increase for the month and sales of the new SLK roadster were up 87.3% over November 2010.

Total diesel units sold for November were up 136.1 % with sales of 2,097 (vs. 888 units sold in Nov. 2010).

At the high end, the company sold 169 of its supercar -- the SLS AMG, up 369.4% from November 2010 -- bringing its year-to-date sales to 636.

Sales of Sprinter Vans also increased by 26.1% for November with sales of 1,045 €“ bringing a year-to-date total of 14,982 (up 108.7 %).

Sales of the smart fortwo totaled 414 vehicles, up 96% for the month (compared to the 211 vehicles sold in November 2010).

Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 5,530 vehicles in November 2011, a decrease of 12%. On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 68,459 vehicles, a decrease of 8% 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. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found at www.mbusa.com, www.mbsprinterusa.com and www.smartusa.com

Mercedes-Benz Passenger Vehicles	Nov-11	Nov-10	Monthly %	YTD 2011	YTD 2010	Yearly %

B-CLASS	1	0	0.00%	19	0	0.00%

C-CLASS	8358	3,930	112.7%	61,570	53,861	14.3%

E-CLASS	5095	4,986	2.2%	57,435	55,284	3.9%

S-CLASS	1381	1,127	22.5%	11,185	12,639	-11.5%

CL-CLASS	79	127	-37.8%	886	896	-1.1%

SL-CLASS	79	168	-53.0%	1,350	2,212	-39.0%

SLS AMG	169	36	369.4%	636	451	41.0%

CLK-CLASS	0	0	0.0%	5	585	-99.1%

SLK-CLASS	206	110	87.3%	2,954	1,866	58.3%

CLS-CLASS	758	240	215.8%	5,027	1,885	166.7%

R-CLASS	115	214	-46.3%	2,241	2,680	-16.4%

M-CLASS	4796	3,470	38.2%	30,522	25,915	17.8%

G-CLASS	59	114	-48.2%	1,136	835	36.0%

GL-CLASS	3237	2,096	54.4%	22,561	17,917	25.9%

GLK-CLASS	2463	1,590	54.9%	21,964	19,262	14.0%

TOTAL	26796	18,208	47.2%	219,491	196,288	11.8%

*SPRINTER	1045	829	26.1%	14,982	7,180	108.7%

smart	414	0	0.0%	1,942	0	0.0%

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

GRAND TOTAL	28,255	18,208	55.2%	236,415	196,288	20.4%
*Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter Vans are sold and marketed in the U.S. by Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler Vans USA, respectively.