Beijing, August 8, 2012

Mercedes-Benz delivers 119,980 vehicles in first seven months of 2012

• Sales of 119,980 (+10%) vehicles for the first seven months of 2012 show Mercedes-Benz China is on track for continued growth in the market.

• The C-Class enjoyed further popularity selling 2,590 sedans in July, a 134% growth over the same month last year.

• With 1,705 units sold in July, the M-Class witnessed a strong sales growth of 94% compared to last year.

• smart achieved growth of 30% year-on-year selling 1,080 cars in July, which contributed to the total 9,740 units sold this year so far.

Mercedes-Benz China delivered 14,760 (+2%) Mercedes-Benz, smart, and Maybach vehicles in July, raising the total number of vehicles sold this year to 119,980 for a year-on-year growth of 10% for the first seven months of 2012.

As a core model of Mercedes-Benz, the locally-produced C-Class showed a striking monthly growth of 134% by selling 2,590 cars in July, bringing the year-to-date total to 17,405, an increase of 26% for the 7-month period. The C-Class has proven particularly appealing to the younger generation of Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts.

The SUV family had a strong showing in July, with the all-new M-Class continuing as a trend-setter in its class following this year's launch in China. The M-Class achieved a sales growth of 94% compared to the same month last year, as 1,705 new drivers enjoyed its road mastery.

smart excited customers with its new facelift, selling an impressive 1,080 models for a 30% growth over the same month last year. With sales of 9,740 units so far this year representing a year-on-year growth of 55%, smart continues to define itself as the solution to urban mobility.

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