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Mercedes-Benz Sails Into Second Quarter With Record April Sales Of 23,635

MBUSA sees double-digit growth at 101,371 units sold

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MONTVALE, N.J., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported the highest second quarter start in its history with record April sales of 26,157, a 4.4% increase over April 2012. Mercedes-Benz models alone saw a 5.8% gain in sales volume at 23,635 bringing year-to-date totals for the brand to 92,822. Combined with monthly sales from smart (667) and Sprinter Vans (1,855) MBUSA saw a year-to-date total of 101,371, a 10.2% increase over the previous year, making this April the earliest month ever to break 100,000 units.

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"We've entered the second quarter of 2013 at an incredible pace," said Steve Cannon, president and CEO of MBUSA. "A record first quarter gave us a great start. With our completely redesigned E-Class now in showrooms, I fully expect to see continued momentum in the months ahead."

Mercedes-Benz April sales were driven by the C-, E-, and M-Class model lines. The sporty C-Class – the current gateway to the brand on the car side for younger and first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers – took the lead, posting sales of 7,338, up 14.2%. The E-Class, which receives a complete redesign for 2014 now available in dealerships, followed with sales of 4,431. MBUSA's top-selling SUV, the M-Class, rounded out the top three with sales of 3,280. At the high-end, strong performers were the company's flagship S-Class, which saw 16.4% growth, and the SL-Class, which increased 275.2% over April 2012.

The Sprinter model line saw sales of 1,855 for the month, while smart recorded sales of 667 vehicles.

Sales of the high-performance AMG models were 574 for the month, up 8.5% from the same period last year. Sales of the company's BlueTEC diesel models finished the month of April at 1,171.

Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 8,748 vehicles in April, an increase of 37.4% when compared to April 2012 (sales of 6,368 vehicles). On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 33,118 vehicles, an increase of 26.0% over the comparable period (with sales of 26,292 vehicles).

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 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 GT.

MBUSA is also responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans, and smart products in the U.S. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found at www.mbusa.com, www.mbsprinterusa.com and www.smartusa.com.

MERCEDES-BENZ USA Sales -- April 2013

Mercedes-Benz Passenger Vehicles	Apr-13	Apr-12	Monthly %	YTD 2013	YTD 2012	Yearly %

C-CLASS	7,338	6,424	14.2%	30,250	24,531	23.3%

E-CLASS	4,431	5,328	-16.8%	18,120	19,201	-5.6%

S-CLASS	1,103	948	16.4%	4,180	3,507	19.2%

CL-CLASS	37	63	-41.3%	192	273	-29.7%

SL-CLASS	938	250	275.2%	2,422	520	365.8%

SLS AMG	46	104	-55.8%	165	390	-57.7%

SLK-CLASS	451	467	-3.4%	1,585	1,558	1.7%

CLS-CLASS	640	647	-1.1%	2,335	2,404	-2.9%

R-CLASS	0	131	-100.0%	20	568	-96.5%

M-CLASS	3,280	3,057	7.3%	12,442	14,537	-14.4%

G-CLASS	188	82	129.3%	800	343	133.2%

GL-CLASS	2,481	2,768	-10.4%	10,099	7,922	27.5%

GLK-CLASS	2,702	2,067	30.7%	10,212	8,095	26.2%

TOTAL	23,635	22,336	5.8%	92,822	83,849	10.7%

*SPRINTER	1,855	1,966	-5.6%	5,689	5,095	11.7%

**smart	667	764	-12.7%	2,860	3,028	-5.5%

MBUSA Combined Total	Apr-13	Apr-12	Monthly %	YTD 2013	YTD 2012	Yearly %

GRAND TOTAL	26,157	25,066	4.4%	101,371	91,972	10.2%
*Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter Vans are sold and marketed in the U.S. by Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler Vans USA, respectively.