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Mercedes-Benz Q1 profit falls amid fierce Chinese competition

German luxury automaker reports a quarterly profit decline as intense competition in China pressures global carmakers.

Published Apr 29, 2026, 1:48 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Mercedes-Benz said its first-quarter profit fell by almost a fifth. The company attributed the decline to cutthroat competition in China that is affecting automakers worldwide.