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Exhibit 7.

DaimlerChrysler AG and its Consolidated Subsidiaries
Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges

(in millions of €, except ratios)

		Year Ended December 31,
		2000		2001		2002		2003		2004
EARNINGS
Income/(loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, minority interests, extraordinary items and cumulative effects of changes in accounting principles		4,280		(1,654	)	5,925		596		3,535
Add:
	Fixed charges	6,078		5,945		4,102		3,383		3,199
	Amortization of previously capitalized interest	131		141		134		119		107
	Dividends received from equity investees	0		133		133		80		107
Deduct:
	Capitalized interest	(181	)	(275	)	(147	)	(100	)	(70	)
	(Income)/loss from equity investees	244		(99	)	134		538		937
Earnings available for fixed charges		10,552		4,191		10,281		4,616		7,815
FIXED CHARGES
	Interest expense	5,603		5,397		3,709		3,034		2,828
	Capitalized interest	181		275		147		100		70
	Interest portion of rent expense 1	294		273		246		249		301
Total fixed charges		6,078		5,945		4,102		3,383		3,199
RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES		1.74		0.70	2	2.51		1.36		2.44

1)

One-third of all rental expense is deemed to be interest.

2)

For the year ended December 31, 2001, earnings were insufficient to cover fixed charges by €1.754 million.

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Exhibit 7.