The company reported sales increases over virtually all its model lines from the entry point to the high-end. On a year-to-date basis, the 41,398 vehicles sold represent a 23.8% increase.

Sales for the month of February were led by the C-, E-, and M-Class model lines.  The sporty C-Class - the gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand for younger and first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers - took the lead with sales of 5,240 up 17.0% over February 2011.  The 9th generation E-Class came in right behind with sales of 4,206 and MBUSA's top-selling SUV, the M-Class, rounded out the top three with sales of 3,408, up 77.1% compared to February 2011.

Other strong performers were the company's flagship S-Class which saw its sales increase by 20.3%, the new CLS up 411.2%, and the SLK roadster which increased 108.8% over February 2011
     
Even amidst rising gas prices, diesel sales increased to 1,415, up 81.9% over the same period last year (778).
    
The company's smart brand continued four consecutive months of sales increases versus last year with February sales of 769 vehicles, a 58.9% jump for the month (compared to the 484 vehicles sold in February 2011). The February volume is the highest on record for smart since MBUSA assumed responsibility in July 2011.

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