While the current-generation Mercedes-Benz SL models look (and sound) edgier than their predecessors, they remain models that speak more as world-class touring convertibles than sports cars or brash sport coupes.
The Maserati GranTurismo and Aston Martin Vantage are the beauties of the group, attractive when in motion and parked.
The Maserati also has a usable back seat, and there's legitimate power in both cars–especially in the top-shelf V12 Vantage.
The SL has seen some competition from the BMW 6-Series, which is offered in both coupe and convertible models, as well as a high-performance M6 edition to take on Mercedes' AMG models.
For true sports car performance, the Porsche 911 is available with coupe or convertible body styles, rear- and all-wheel-drive, and several levels of power and handling.
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The 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class isn't quite a sports car, but it's a rapid, open-air touring coupe extraordinaire. |
The 2017 BMW 6-Series is a luxurious jack of all trades (speed, style, comfort, and quality) but a master of one: grand touring. |
The 2017 Jaguar F-Type clips the sports-car apex, with extreme performance meets extremely good looks. |
The 2017 Porsche 911 is a toe into the waters of modernity with a base turbo engine that gets good fuel economy. Don't be fooled; it's every bit the super car it always has been. |
The 2017 Aston Martin Vantage is one of the few remaining bespoke sports cars, likely one of the final years before the automaker capitalizes on its partnership with Mercedes-Benz. |
The 2017 Maserati GranTurismo is getting old but its Ferrari-inspired performance and sensuous styling and still appealing. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $86,950 | $77,600 | $61,400 | $89,400 | $186,195 | $132,825 |
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| 13 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 18 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 21 MPG Hwy |
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| Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 | Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6 | Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded H-6 | Premium Unleaded V-12 | Premium Unleaded V-8 |
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| Two-Seaters | Subcompact Cars | Two-Seaters | Minicompact Cars | Two-Seaters | Subcompact Cars |
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| SL 450 Roadster | 640i Coupe | Coupe Manual | Carrera Coupe | V12 S Coupe | Sport 4.7L |
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| Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
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| 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Roadster | Coupe | Coupe | Coupe | Coupe | Coupe |
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| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL Class vs. 2017 BMW 6-Series | 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL Class vs. 2017 Jaguar F-Type | 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL Class vs. 2017 Porsche 911 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL Class vs. 2017 Aston Martin Vantage | 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL Class vs. 2017 Maserati GranTurismo | |
