The Mercedes-Benz SL Class has always been the standard-bearer in the luxury-convertible class.
It's seen some inroads from the likes of the BMW 6-Series, which has grown out of its gawky stage into its newly smoothed shape, and has taken on the SL's folding hardtop with a choice of coupe or convertible models, as well as an M edition in the works.
The Jaguar XK and Maserati GranTurismo are the stunners in the class, gorgeous cars at a standstill or in motion, with elegant interiors and in the case of the Maserati, a real, adult-worthy back seat, as well as exceptional performance--particularly with the Jaguar XKR coupe or convertible.
For something more technical, more extreme, and more overtly performance-minded, there's always the Porsche 911--brand new this year, longer, wider, more capable, and more technologically endowed than ever before.
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The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL Class toughens up its image and its handling, but still feels more content as a grand touring grand dame. |
With the addition of a new four-door Gran Coupe and M6 Coupe, the 6-Series lineup covers the full range of personal luxury, from soft and elegant to sharp and athletic. |
Raising pulses and generating sheer envy: it's all in a day's work for the gorgeous, sublime Jaguar XK. |
Still a tremendous value, the 2013 Porsche 911 range offers a great balance between dedicated sports car handling and daily practicality. |
Earthy exhaust tones and serene handling carve out a distinctive niche for the fabulous Maserati GranTurismo. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $105,500 | $74,900 | $79,000 | $82,100 | $126,000 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 14 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 21 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Turbocharged Gas V8 | Turbocharged Gas I6 | Gas V8 | Gas Flat 6 | Gas V8 |
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| 2 Seater | Compact Cars | Mini-Compact | Mini-Compact | Subcompact Cars |
| Style Name | ||||
| 2-Door Roadster SL 550 | 2-Door Coupe 640i | 2-Door Coupe Touring | 2-Door Coupe Carrera | 2-Door Coupe GranTurismo Sport |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| Convertible | Coupe | Coupe | Coupe | Coupe |
| Transmission | ||||
| Automatic w/Manual Shift | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Automatic | Manual | Automatic w/Manual Shift |
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| 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL Class vs. 2013 BMW 6-Series | 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL Class vs. 2013 Jaguar XK | 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL Class vs. 2013 Porsche 911 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL Class vs. 2013 Maserati GranTurismo | |
