• Mercedes-Benz achieved a historical milestone in Mainland China with its highest monthly sales ever, selling nearly 11,040 units in April to mark a growth of 105% year-on-year.
• Total sales in the first four months of the year reached nearly 35,000 units, representing an increase of 110%.
• The S-Class witnessed sales of nearly 4,800 units in the first four months of the year, further solidifying China as its largest market in the world.
• The all-new E-Class sold nearly 10,000 units in the first four months of the year and witnessed its best monthly sales performance ever in April with 3,790 vehicles – representing more than one-third of the automaker's total monthly sales.
• High performance brand AMG maintained its strong sales momentum and achieved total sales of 80 units in April for a sales growth of 208% year-on-year.

Beijing, May 7, 2010 – Following its strong performance in the first quarter, Mercedes-Benz continued its success story in Mainland China and achieved a historical milestone with its highest monthly sales ever, selling nearly 11,040 units of Mercedes-Benz, smart, AMG and Maybach in April to mark a sales growth of 105% year-on-year. Leading this record-breaking month was the all-new E-Class, which contributed more than one-third of the automaker's total sales. In the first four months of the year, Mercedes-Benz has accumulated total sales of its rich product lineup to nearly 35,000 units, representing an increase of 110% compared to the same period last year – once again solidifying the three-pointed star as an unwavering leader in the Chinese auto market.

"As Mercedes-Benz continues to maintain exceptional momentum in China, such record-breaking sales in April further increases our confidence in this strong growing market," said Mr. Klaus Maier, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz (China) Ltd. "Having just concluded a most successful presence at Auto China, we plan to launch even more exciting new models throughout the year – including ones that were displayed at the show – in order to continue meeting the diverse needs of Chinese customers and allow even more individuals to enjoy the Mercedes-Benz experience."

Following an advanced upgrade of the new generation S-Class earlier this year, the model retained its position as the leading vehicle choice among top elites, thanks to the richest lineup in its segment. In the first four months of the year, Mercedes-Benz's flagship model witnessed sales of nearly 4,800 units, further solidifying China as its largest market in the world.

In April, the all-new E-Class witnessed its highest monthly sales ever with total deliveries of 3,790 vehicles in April, contributing to nearly 10,000 units sold in the first four months of the year. Looking forward, the recently world-premiered locally-produced Long-wheel-base E-Class, which is tailor-made for the Chinese market, will undoubtedly further reinforce the celebrated status as the "World's Best Business Sedan".

As one of Mercedes-Benz's consistent volume leaders, the locally-produced C-Class continued to enjoy another solid month, with a sales increase of 70% compare with the same period last year, which represent a growth of 83% year-on-year for the total sales of the first four months of the year. Further demonstrating its growing popularity among China's youth elites, the C-Class has continuously benefited from Beijing Benz Automotive Co.'s (BBAC) in-depth understanding of the needs and desires of China's young elites.

As always, Mercedes-Benz's entire SUV lineup also played a key role in the automaker's overall success, achieving a growth of 85% year-on-year in April and total deliveries of nearly 2,510 – representing nearly a quarter of the automaker's overall sales for the month. Meanwhile, setting the benchmark for medium luxury SUVs, the trendsetting GLK-Class sold almost 2,000 units to mark a sales increase of 50% for first four months of the year. Notably, the M-Class maintained its position as the leading contributor to the SUV family, with more than 2,900 units sold in the first four months for a year-on-year growth of 113%. Finally, the GL-Class and R-Class won the hearts of even more customers with double-digit sales growth in April, as China once again retained its title as the largest market for the R-Class in the world.

Mercedes-Benz's stunning sports car lineup enjoyed an encouraging sales performance as well, with the most popular models among the sports car family witnessing a sales growth of 163% year-on-year in April. The all-new E-Class Coupé led the group with its highest monthly sales since its China launch last year, thus further solidifying the increasing popularity of the "World's Best Looking Coupé." Moreover, the design and performance masterpieces of the CLS-Class and SL-Class also witnessed strong sales growths in the first four months of the year.

The automaker's other trendsetting models continued to witness strong performances in the first four months of the year, with the luxury sports tourer B-Class already selling more than 2,300 units to mark an impressive sales growth of 183% year-on-year. Additionally, the urban mobility solution smart's self-confident lifestyle and advanced eco-friendly technologies maintained steady popularity among individuals with an appreciation for stylish originality and a strong passion for life.

Meanwhile, Mercedes-Benz's high performance brand AMG maintained its strong sales momentum among Chinese elites, with total sales of 80 units in April to achieve a sales growth of 208%. Its performance in the market is set to further accelerate with the imminent launch of the highly coveted super sports car SLS AMG, which enjoyed a highly-acclaimed Asia debut at Auto China, where customers were already enticed by pre-orders thanks to its blend of consummate automotive fascination and advanced technology. Additionally, the super-luxury Maybach is on its path to even greater success as the new generation Maybach 57 S and Maybach 62 already received more than 24 orders during their global debut at Auto China – thus helping to make the three-pointed star shine even brighter in China.