TORONTO - Mercedes-Benz Canada and SIRIUS Canada Inc., the country's number one choice for satellite radio, announced that Mercedes-Benz will offer SIRIUS exclusively as standard equipment on many of its vehicles available in Canada.

SIRIUS Satellite Radio will be offered as standard equipment on all Mercedes-Benz E-Class, S-Class, CL-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, ML-Class, R-Class and GL-Class vehicles along with the all new 2008 C350 and C350 4MATIC(TM) models. In addition, all Mercedes-Benz AMG vehicles will feature SIRIUS as factory standard equipment and SIRIUS will be available as a factory installed option on all Mercedes-Benz B-Class, C-Class, CLK-Class and SLK-Class models.

All SIRIUS-equipped Mercedes-Benz vehicles will include a 6-month SIRIUS subscription.

SIRIUS Satellite Radio will also be standard equipment on all Maybach vehicles and will feature a lifetime SIRIUS subscription.

"Mercedes-Benz Canada is pleased to make SIRIUS standard equipment on a wide range of models," said Marcus Breitschwerdt, President and CEO, Mercedes-Benz Canada. "For our customers, the Mercedes-Benz experience will be further enhanced by the unique programming and wide range of exclusive content that SIRIUS offers."

"With SIRIUS in their vehicle, Mercedes-Benz drivers will be able to experience Canada's leading satellite radio service for themselves," said Mark Redmond, President and CEO, SIRIUS Canada Inc. "With unbeatable coverage throughout North America and the best content and programming, SIRIUS offers drivers and their passengers an unmatched listening experience."