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Mercedes-Benz USA reports March sales of 28,407 units Apr 3, 2018 – ATLANTA: Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported March sales of 28,407 units. Mercedes-Benz Vans reported March sales of 2,967 units (up 3.3%) and smart reported 110 units, bringing the MBUSA grand total to 31,484 vehicles for the month. On a year-to-date basis, Mercedes-Benz recorded sales of 78,474, adding 8,186 units for Vans and 321 vehicles for smart. MBUSA's year-to-date sales volume totaled 86,981 compared with 87,635 for the same period in 2017. "While winter storms in our Northeast region certainly impacted our totals, we continue to see strong gains for our GLC, GLA and S-Class model lines," said Dietmar Exler, president and CEO of MBUSA. "We expect strong SUV demand, combined with our diverse product line up, to help propel additional growth in the second quarter." Mercedes-Benz volume leaders in March included the GLC, C-Class and GLE model lines. The GLC took the lead at 6,064, followed by C-Class sales of 4,984. The GLE rounded out the top three with 4,573 units sold. Mercedes-AMG high-performance models sold 2,696 units in March, with a total of 7,619 units sold year-to-date. Mercedes-Benz Passenger Vehicles Mar-18 Mar-17 Monthly % YTD 2018 YTD 2017 Yearly % B-CLASS 33 50 -34.0% 122 159 -23.3% CLA 1,949 1,079 80.6% 5,455 4,010 36.0% C-CLASS 4,984 8,021 -37.9% 13,350 20,619 -35.3% E-CLASS/CLS 4,024 4,690 -14.2% 12,435 12,316 1.0% S-CLASS 1,627 1,434 13.5% 4,565 3,648 25.1% SLC 224 361 -38.0% 586 865 -32.3% SL 227 262 -13.4% 640 724 -11.6% AMG GT 114 103 10.7% 381 277 37.5% GLA 2,254 1,714 31.5% 6,524 5,915 10.3% GLC 6,064 3,126 94.0% 16,260 8,956 81.6% GLE 4,573 4,919 -7.0% 11,656 12,906 -9.7% GLS 1,974 2,938 -32.8% 5,496 7,741 -29.0% G-CLASS 360 395 -8.9% 1,004 1,005 -0.1% TOTAL 28,407 29,092 -2.4% 78,474 79,141 -0.8% Vans1 2,967 2,871 3.3% 8,186 7,433 10.1% smart 110 389 -71.7% 321 1,061 -69.7% MBUSA Combined Total Mar-18 Mar-17 Monthly % YTD 2018 YTD 2017 Yearly % GRAND TOTAL 31,484 32,352 -2.7% 86,981 87,635 -0.7% 1 Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner Sprinter and Metris Vans are sold and marketed in the U.S. by Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler Vans USA, respectively.

Mercedes-Benz USA posts best-ever February sales volume with 24,760 units Mar 1, 2018 – ATLANTA: Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported best-ever February sales of 24,760 units, increasing 1.0% from the 24,522 vehicles sold during the same month last year. Mercedes- Benz Vans also reported best-ever February sales with 3,028 units (up 20.5%) and smart reported 106 units, bringing the MBUSA grand total to 27,894 vehicles for the month, up 1.9% from the same month last year. On a year-to-date basis, Mercedes-Benz recorded sales of 50,067, adding 5,219 units for Vans and 211 vehicles for smart, MBUSA's year-to-date sales volume totaled 55,497 (up 0.4%). "We're off to a solid start to what will be another successful year," said Dietmar Exler, president and CEO of MBUSA. "Growing demand for the S-Class and GLC model lines helped us set a new record for February, and we look forward to a strong close to the first quarter." Mercedes-Benz volume leaders in February included the GLC, E-Class (including the CLS) and C-Class model lines. The GLC took the lead at 5,403, followed by E-Class sales of 4,312. The C-Class rounded out the top three with 3,947 units sold. Mercedes-AMG high-performance models sold 2,469 units in February, with a total of 4,923 units sold year-to-date. Mercedes-Benz Passenger Vehicles Feb-18 Feb-17 Monthly % YTD 2018 YTD 2017 Yearly % B-CLASS 49 56 -12.5% 89 109 -18.3% CLA 1,512 1,526 -0.9% 3,506 2,931 19.6% C-CLASS 3,947 6,145 -35.8% 8,366 12,598 -33.6% E-CLASS/CLS 4,312 3,471 24.2% 8,411 7,626 10.3% S-CLASS 1,369 1,002 36.6% 2,938 2,214 32.7% SLC 195 268 -27.2% 362 504 -28.2% SL 245 230 6.5% 413 462 -10.6% AMG GT 138 93 48.4% 267 174 53.4% GLA 1,860 2,194 -15.2% 4,270 4,201 1.6% GLC 5,403 2,765 95.4% 10,196 5,830 74.9% GLE 3,595 4,017 -10.5% 7,083 7,987 -11.3% GLS 1,840 2,467 -25.4% 3,522 4,803 -26.7% G-CLASS 295 288 2.4% 644 610 5.6% TOTAL 24,760 24,522 1.0% 50,067 50,049 0.0% Vans1 3,028 2,513 20.5% 5,219 4,562 14.4% smart 106 348 -69.5% 211 672 -68.6% MBUSA Combined Total Feb-18 Feb-17 Monthly % YTD 2018 YTD 2017 Yearly % GRAND TOTAL 27,894 27,383 1.9% 55,497 55,283 0.4% 1 Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner Sprinter and Metris Vans are sold and marketed in the U.S. by Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler Vans USA, respectively. *out of production

Mercedes-Benz USA reports January sales of 25,307 Feb 1, 2018 – ATLANTA: Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported January sales of 25,307 units, compared to 25,527 vehicles sold during the same period last year. Mercedes-Benz Vans reported best-ever January sales with 2,191 units (up 6.9%) and smart reported 105 units, bringing the MBUSA grand total to 27,603 vehicles for the month. "On the heels of our second year as the leading luxury brand, January highlights included strong results for the S-Class and GLC model lines," said Dietmar Exler, president and CEO of MBUSA. "We expect this momentum will continue by virtue of an outstanding product lineup, a dedicated team, a committed dealer network and a laser focus on the customer experience." Mercedes-Benz volume leaders in January included the GLC, C-Class and E-Class (including the CLS) model lines. The GLC took the lead at 4,793, followed by C-Class sales of 4,419. The E-Class rounded out the top three with 4,099 units sold. Mercedes-AMG high-performance models sold 2,454 units in January, compared to 2,596 vehicles sold last January.

Mercedes-Benz USA Reports November Sales of 30,838, up 1.6% Dec 1, 2017 – ATLANTA: Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported November sales of 30,838 units, an increase of 1.6% from the 30,363 vehicles sold during the same period last year. Mercedes-Benz Vans reported best-ever November sales with 3,274 units (up 27.7%) and smart reported 130 units, bringing the MBUSA grand total to 34,242 vehicles for the month (up 2.2%). On a year-to-date basis, Mercedes-Benz retails totaled 302,043 units. "November was a solid month for Mercedes-Benz, with strong demand for the 2018 model year S-Class, SUV lineup and high-performance AMG GT models," said Dietmar Exler, president and CEO of MBUSA. "Additionally, our dealer partners and entire MBUSA team played a central role in our first place ranking in the 2017 JD Power Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) for both luxury and overall industry." Mercedes-Benz volume leaders in November included the C-Class, GLC and GLE model lines. The C-Class took the lead at 6,001, followed by GLC sales of 5,357. The GLE rounded out the top three with 4,914 units sold. Mercedes-AMG high-performance models sold 3,294 units in November, with a total 30,116 sold year-to-date (up 49.6%). Mercedes-Benz Passenger Vehicles Nov-17 Nov-16 Monthly % YTD 2017 YTD 2016 Yearly % B-CLASS 31 52 -40.4% 633 578 9.5% CLA 1,884 2,070 -9.0% 18,390 23,916 -23.1% C-CLASS 6,001 7,261 -17.4% 70,947 69,822 1.6% E-CLASS/CLS 4,735 4,642 2.0% 45,927 46,045 -0.3% S-CLASS 1,803 1,475 22.2% 13,704 17,309 -20.8% SLC 220 270 -18.5% 2,600 3,067 -15.2% SL 257 273 -5.9% 2,663 3,418 -22.1% AMG GT 281 89 215.7% 1,425 1,129 26.2% GLA 2,288 2,227 2.7% 21,524 22,194 -3.0% GLC 5,357 3,876 38.2% 42,491 43,854 -3.1% GLE 4,914 4,694 4.7% 48,772 46,217 5.5% GLS 2,869 3,108 -7.7% 29,250 27,180 7.6% G-CLASS 198 326 -39.3% 3,717 3,497 6.3% TOTAL 30,838 30,363 1.6% 302,043 308,226 -2.0% Vans1 3,274 2,564 27.7% 30,947 30,444 1.7% smart 130 563 -76.9% 2,905 5,025 -42.2% MBUSA Combined Total Nov-17 Nov-16 Monthly % YTD 2017 YTD 2016 Yearly % GRAND TOTAL 34,242 33,490 2.2% 335,895 343,695 -2.3% 1 Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner Sprinter and Metris Vans are sold and marketed in the U.S. by Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler Vans USA, respectively.

Mercedes-Benz USA Reports October Sales of 28,995, Up 1.0% Nov 1, 2017 – ATLANTA Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported October sales of 28,955 units, an increase of 1.0% from the 28,659 vehicles sold during the same period last year. Mercedes-Benz Vans reported October sales with 2,446 units and smart reported 140 units, bringing the MBUSA grand total to 31,541 vehicles for the month. On a year-to-date basis, Mercedes-Benz retails totaled 271,205 units. "We are on track for a solid close to 2017 as we continue into the fourth quarter," said Dietmar Exler, president and CEO of MBUSA. "Momentum is growing with our newly launched S-Class Sedan, AMG models and the strong demand for our SUV lineup." Mercedes-Benz volume leaders in October included the C-Class, GLE and E-Class (including the CLS) model lines. The C-Class took the lead at 5,996, followed by GLE sales of 4,817. The E-Class rounded out the top three with 4,681 units sold. Mercedes-AMG high-performance models sold 3,256 units in October, with a total 26,822 sold year-to-date (up 52.9%).

Mercedes-Benz USA Reports April Sales of 26,932 May 2, 2017 – ATLANTA Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported April sales volume at 26,932 units, decreasing 7.9% from the 29,236 vehicles sold during the same month last year. On a year-to-date basis, Mercedes-Benz retails totaled 106,073 units, increasing 1.0% from the previous year, which was a record for MBUSA. Adding 2,193 units for Vans and 365 units for smart, MBUSA achieved a grand total of 29,490 vehicles for the month, down 8.7% from last year, and up 0.5% year-to-date (117,125). "While we're outpacing last year, we saw some challenges in April due to limits on availability of some of our most popular model lines (GLC, CLA and GLA) during model changeover," said Dietmar Exler, president and CEO of MBUSA. "That said, we are looking for another record year." Mercedes-Benz volume leaders in April included the C-Class, GLE and E-Class (including the CLS) model lines. The C-Class took the lead at 7,821, followed by the GLE sales of 4,468. The E-Class rounded out the top three with 4,059 units sold. Mercedes-AMG high-performance models sold 3,130 units in April, with a total of 11,469 units sold year-to-date (up 48.3%). Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) models recorded sales of 9,874 vehicles in April, a decrease of -1.8% when compared to the same month last year (10,054). On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 40,352 vehicles, and increase of 2.5% over 2016 (39,357).

Mercedes-Benz Posts Best-Ever February Sales Volume With 24,522 Units ATLANTA, March 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz today reported the highest February sales in its history with 24,522 units up 6.9% from the 22,941 vehicles sold in February 2016. Adding 2,513 units for Vans and 348 units for smart, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) achieved its highest February to date with a grand total of 27,383 vehicles, up 6.8% from a year ago. "We're off to a solid start to the year, and expect steady growth as we approach the close of the first quarter," said Dietmar Exler, president and CEO of MBUSA. "Strong demand for our SUV lineup continues, and we look forward to the launch of more new models throughout the year." Mercedes-Benz volume leaders in January included the C-Class, GLE and E-Class (including the CLS) model lines. The C-Class took the lead at 6,145, followed by the GLE sales of 4,017. The E-Class rounded out the top three with 3,471 units sold. Mercedes-AMG high-performance models sold 2,548 units in February, with a total of 5,144 units sold year-to-date (up 31.6%). MERCEDES-BENZ USA Sales -- February 2017 Mercedes-Benz Passenger Vehicles Feb-17 Feb-16 Monthly % YTD 2017 YTD 2016 Yearly % B-CLASS 56 37 51.4% 109 95 14.7% CLA 1,526 1,474 3.5% 2,931 4,642 -36.9% C-CLASS 6,145 6,102 0.7% 12,598 11,181 12.7% E-CLASS/CLS 3,471 2,700 28.6% 7,626 5,490 38.9% S-CLASS 1,002 1,558 -35.7% 2,214 2,835 -21.9% SLC 268 270 -0.7% 504 536 -6.0% SL 230 369 -37.7% 462 583 -20.8% AMG GT 93 95 -2.1% 174 220 -20.9% *SLS AMG - 1 - - 1 - GLA 2,194 1,597 37.4% 4,201 4,638 -9.4% GLC 2,765 3,278 -15.6% 5,830 6,127 -4.8% GLE 4,017 3,948 1.7% 7,987 7,611 4.9% GLS 2,467 1,226 101.2% 4,803 3,022 58.9% G-CLASS 288 286 0.7% 610 624 -2.2% TOTAL 24,522 22,941 6.9% 50,049 47,605 5.1% Vans1 2,513 2,269 10.8% 4,562 4,168 9.5% smart 348 422 -17.5% 672 821 -18.1% MBUSA Combined Total Feb-17 Feb-16 Monthly % YTD 2017 YTD 2016 Yearly % GRAND TOTAL 27,383 25,632 6.8% 55,283 52,594 5.1% 1Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner Sprinter and Metris Vans are sold and marketed in the U.S. by Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler Vans USA, respectively. *out of production

Mercedes-Benz Reports November Sales Of 30,363 Units, Up 1.1% ATLANTA, Dec. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported November sales of 30,363 vehicles, increasing 1.1% from the 30,043 vehicles sold during the same month last year. Mercedes-Benz Vans also reported November sales with 2,564 units, and smart reported 563 units, bringing MBUSA grand total to 33,490 vehicles for the month. On a year-to-date basis, Mercedes-Benz retails totaled 308,226. Adding year-to-date-sales of 30,444 for Vans and 5,025 for smart, MBUSA posted a grand total of 343,695 units in November, increasing 0.6% from the previous year. "As we begin the last month of 2016, November momentum positions us for a strong close to the year," said Dietmar Exler, president and CEO of MBUSA. Mercedes-Benz volume leaders in November included the C-Class, GLE and E-Class (including the CLS) model lines. The C-Class took the lead at 7,261, followed by the GLE at 4,694. The E-Class, rounded out the top three with 4,642 units sold. Mercedes-AMG high-performance models sold 2,590 units in November, with a total of 20,135 units sold year-to-date (up 37.4%). Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) models recorded sales of 10,091 vehicles in November, an increase of 7.1% from last year (9,422). On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 112,347 vehicles, an increase of 3.3%. MERCEDES-BENZ USA Sales -- November 2016 Mercedes-Benz Passenger Vehicles Nov-16 Nov-15 Monthly % YTD 2016 YTD 2015 Yearly % B-CLASS 52 41 26.8% 578 1,809 -68.0% CLA 2,070 2,611 -20.7% 23,916 27,731 -13.8% C-CLASS 7,261 7,239 0.3% 69,822 79,057 -11.7% E-CLASS/CLS 4,642 5,205 -10.8% 46,045 50,308 -8.5% S-CLASS 1,475 1,856 -20.5% 17,309 19,825 -12.7% SLC/SLK 270 239 13.0% 3,067 3,892 -21.2% SL 273 296 -7.8% 3,418 3,680 -7.1% AMG GT 89 118 -24.6% 1,128 1,115 1.2% *SLS AMG 0 1 - 1 29 - GLA 2,227 2,721 -18.2% 22,194 23,393 -5.1% GLC/GLK 3,876 1,216 218.8% 43,854 23,536 86.3% GLE/M-CLASS 4,694 5,250 -10.6% 46,217 46,577 -0.8% GL/GLS 3,108 2,916 6.6% 27,180 24,858 9.3% G-CLASS 326 334 -2.4% 3,497 3,075 13.7% TOTAL 30,363 30,043 1.1% 308,226 308,885 -0.2% Vans1 2,564 2,770 -7.4% 30,444 25,843 17.8% smart 563 662 -15.0% 5,025 6,815 -26.3% MBUSA Combined Total Nov-16 Nov-15 Monthly % YTD 2016 YTD 2015 Yearly % GRAND TOTAL 33,490 33,475 0.0% 343,695 341,543 0.6% 1Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner Sprinter and Metris Vans are sold and marketed in the U.S. by Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler Vans USA, respectively. *out of production