Mercedes-Benz continues record-breaking performance – more than half a million vehicles sold in four months

• Mercedes-Benz handed over 133,077 vehicles to customers in April (+14.2%) or a total of 507,353 units since the beginning of the year (+14.9%).

• Ola Källenius: "We are posting a double-digit percentage growth in sales for the tenth consecutive month, among others also due to the great success of the new C-Class."

• Sales increase in all regions of the world, especially in Europe, USA and China.

• High demand for the S-Class sedan and "Dream car" models.

Mercedes-Benz started into the second quarter of 2014 with strong growth: In April, the company delivered 133,077 vehicles to customers around the world, posting growth of 14.2%. With sales of more than half a million vehicles, the brand recorded a sales increase of 14.9% since the beginning of the year.

"We are posting a double-digit percentage growth in sales for the tenth consecutive month, among others also due to the great success of the new C-Class", said Ola Källenius, Member of the Divisional Board Mercedes-Benz Cars responsible for Marketing & Sales. "Our strong growth in April shows: We continue to be on the right course and are winning new customers for our brand worldwide."

Sales of the brand developed very successfully in Europe. Overall, 62,868 vehicles were delivered to customers (+10.3%). The total since the beginning of the year was at 224,257 units (+8.2%). In the German domestic market, the brand increased its sales in April to 24,430 units (+2.5%). The German market is one of the three largest sales markets of the premium brand.

In its biggest sales market, the USA, the company posted a new sales record: In April, Mercedes-Benz handed 25,887 vehicles over to customers, an increase of 9.5% and was therefore premium manufacturer number one. Particularly great demand was seen for the S-Class sedan, whose top models, the S 600 and S 65 AMG, are also available starting this month. In Canada, the brand posted growth of 14.4% with sales of 2,887 vehicles in April.

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