The Mercedes SL-Class is more comfortable and better equipped than the aged BMW 6-Series—it’s hard to find a reason to pick the BMW over the M-B here.
Maserati’s GranTurismo is new for 2018, with updated styling and a sonorous V-8 that could captivate interest.
It’s interior isn’t up to snuff though.
Porsche’s 911 is compelling in certain configurations, but it’s a sportier car and turbocharged cabriolets command more than $175,000.
The Aston Martin Vantage has a sexy shape and wonderful V-12 note, but its tech is leagues behind the Mercedes.
The Jaguar F-Type is the wild child, especially in SVR trim.
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The 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class represents the pinnacle of droptop grand touring cruisers. But what does that mean anymore? |
One of the ultimate grand-tourers, the BMW 6-Series stands ready to eat up miles, buyers' budgets, and premium unleaded. |
The 2018 Jaguar F-Type is a thrilling sports car with style to match. |
The 2018 Porsche 911 is a superlative sports car that has defied its age. It’s a classic, but performs better than nearly any newcomer to its arena. | |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $88,200 | $70,200 | $59,900 | $91,100 | $148,850 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 13 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded H-6 | Premium Unleaded V-8 |
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| Two Seaters | Large Cars | Two Seaters | Minicompact Cars | Subcompact Cars |
| Style Name | ||||
| SL 450 Roadster | 640i xDrive Gran Turismo | Coupe Automatic 296HP | Carrera Coupe | Sport 4.7L |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Roadster | Hatchback | Coupe | Coupe | Convertible |
| Transmission | ||||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL Class vs. 2018 BMW 6-Series | 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL Class vs. 2018 Jaguar F-Type | 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL Class vs. 2018 Porsche 911 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL Class vs. 2018 Maserati GranTurismo | |
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