• Mercedes-Benz delivered more than 87,400 units for a sales increase of 131% in the first eight months in Mainland China, among which nearly13,340 units were delivered in August, representing a sales growth of 119% year-on-year
• The flagship S-Class has achieved total deliveries of over 14,040 units in the first eight months, once again solidifying China as its largest market worldwide
• As the "World's Best Business Sedan", the E-Class continued to appeal to customers with total sales of 3,026 units in August, tallying its total in the first eight months of the year to more than 26,280 deliveries.

Beijing, September 08, 2010 – Mercedes-Benz once again enjoyed another successful sales performance in August, with deliveries of nearly 13,340 units of Mercedes-Benz, smart, AMG and Maybach to represent a year-on-year growth of 119%. "We are extremely encouraged by our sales of 87,400 vehicles in the first eight months of the year, marking a growth of 131% compared to last year." said Mr. Klaus Maier, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz (China) Ltd. "As we enter into the golden months of China's auto industry, we are excited to launch several new products, including three upgraded SUV models and the fascinating SLS AMG at the upcoming Chengdu Motor Show – models that will undoubtedly make the three-pointed star shine even brighter in this market."

Encompassing a history of 60 years and nine generations, the S-Class has always played an integral role in the development of Mercedes-Benz's 125-year heritage. With its state-of-the-art craftsmanship, dynamic design and innovative technologies that set the pace among competitors worldwide, the S-Class maintained its popularity among China's top elites in August, as nearly 2,430 units of the model were sold in August alone to represent a 306% growth year-on-year. To date, the flagship model has achieved total deliveries of over 14,040 units, once again solidifying China as its largest market worldwide.

As the "World's Best Business Sedan", the E-Class continued to appeal to customers with total sales of 3,026 units in August, tallying its total in the first eight months of the year to more than 26,280 deliveries. The success of the E-Class family during the month was given an additional boost by the recent launch of the locally-produced long-wheel-base E-Class. As a model specifically tailor-made for the China market thanks to BBAC's in-depth understanding of the specific needs and desires of Chinese business elites, the new locally produced long-wheel-base E-Class helps take Mercedes-Benz to an even higher level of perfection – thus setting yet another benchmark for this business sedan. The long-wheel-base E-Class will further enrich the model's status with its rich brand connotations and competitive features, bringing customers an even more powerful performance, impressive spaciousness, and extreme comfort.

Another locally-produced champion, the C-Class continued to become the main car-of-choice among China's youth elites with total sales of 2,351 units in August alone. To date, the C-Class has accumulated 16,117 units to represent a year-on-year growth of 59% in the first eight months. Recently, BBAC has further strengthened the C-Class lineup by introducing new models and upgrading the vehicle performance of its portfolio. For example, the new C 260 CGI Sports and C 300 Sports are priced at RMB 458,000 and RMB 508,000 respectively, while the C 200 K, C 200 K Avantgarde, and C 260 Avantgarde have all been upgraded with CGI engines – but remarkably, their prices remain unchanged. Thus, seven models and four different editions are now available in the locally-produced C-Class lineup for Chinese young elites to choose from, with an overall price of from RMB 308,000 to RMB 508,000.

With one of the richest lineups in the segment, Mercedes-Benz's SUV family enjoyed another month of exceptional sales in China, largely contributed by its volume leader GLK-Class, which once again led the SUV family with over 7,120 units in the first eight months to represent a growth of 197%. Meanwhile, the M-Class posted a strong year-on-year growth of 88% to total 5,220 units for the first eight months. The R-Class also had a solid first eight months, with over 3,980 units sold to once again position China as its largest market in the world. The GL-Class and G-Class continued to witness popularity among on- and off-road enthusiasts as well.

More than tripling in sales in the first eight months compared to last year, Mercedes-Benz's sports car family accelerated into the end of the summer months with the world's first four-door coupe CLS-Class as its leader, which saw total sales of more than 1,690 units in the first eight months for a 218% growth. Meanwhile, following last month's launch of the stunning SLK-Class Grand Edition models, the exclusive two-seater roadster had an impressive year-on-year growth of 57% so far in the year. The CL-Class and SL-Class also continued their momentum with growths of 50% and 39% respectively in the first eight months. Meanwhile, the eye-catching design and sporty performance of the E-Class Coupe maintained its popularity with sales of 1,420 in the first eight months, while the two-door, four-seater E-Class Cabriolet further demonstrated its strong potential with its trademark motto "four seasons, four people."

The luxury sports tourer B-Class experienced another impressive month with a remarkable sales total of more than 1,630 in August, to total nearly 6,430 units in the first eight months for a growth of 221% year-on-year. Looking forward, even more young elites will be able to own a B-Class of their own, thanks to the all-new B-Class Financing Program. Meanwhile, following the June launch of China's first luxury station wagon, the C-Class Estate has also enjoyed success among customers desiring a trendy family car that reflects their individuality and pursuit of a leisurely lifestyle. Another lifestyle-focused vehicle, the trendy smart, enjoyed increasing popularity in the first eight months, with a sales growth of 94% year-on-year in the first eight months in China.

Finally, Mercedes-Benz's high performance brand AMG experienced extraordinary growth in August to deliver over 120 units to customers in the market. The luxury automaker's increasingly dynamic product portfolio has been made more diverse with the recent launch of two new C 63 AMG models– all of which further solidify Mercedes-Benz as an unwavering leader in China.