5 Best Mercedes Sports Cars

Sleek design, superb engineering and great handling capability are what make the five best Mercedes sports cars stand out among their peers. Over the years, Mercedes-Benz has developed concept and experimental cars that served as the prototypes of the Mercedes-Benz sports cars. Their experiments paid off. Every Mercedes sports car that comes out of the factory is a testament to Mercedes' philosophy that comfort, luxury and performance need not be mutually exclusive.

1. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. This car boasts of an unrivalled technology package. It includes a 6.3-liter V8 front-mid engine that delivers a walloping 420 kW/ 571 hp peak output, 650 Nm torque and dry sump lubrication and a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission in a transaxle configuration. With a top speed of 200 mph, this beauty can go from zero to 62 mph in 3.8 seconds. This awesome combination of features guarantees great handling capabilities as well as comfort.
2. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR Stirling Moss. Here is a car that is unlike anything you’d find on the market. It’s a modern version of the classic race speedster. This car doesn’t have a windscreen and is constructed almost entirely of carbon fiber. With a 650 horsepower supercharged V8 engine and a maximum speed of 217 mph, this beauty can take you from zero to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds.
3. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG Edition IWC. This is a limited edition sports car—a total of only 200 units. This roadster features benefits from many years of engineering experience. The body is made entirely of carbon-fiber. The engine frames are aluminum, making the car a little different from other roadsters of the same caliber. Its test drive reports reveal outstanding handling capability and performance.
4. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet. This two-door, four seat model showcases classic features and is based on the award winning E-Class Coupe. It has an elegant styling and a retractable roof. The rear-wheel-drive cabriolet is identical in size to the 2010 E-Class Coupe and matches the coupe's engine options: a 3.5-liter V6 rated at 268 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque for the E350 cabriolet and a 382-hp 5.5-liter V8 with 391 lb-ft for the E550 cab.
5. 2008 Mercedes-Benz Brabus SLR McLaren Roadster. This is a super sports car with high performance and elegant styling. The car has a 5-speed automatic transmission and has a top speed of about 206 mph. The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster boasts of a supercharged V8 engine and a 5439 cc displacement. The engine can output 617 bhp at 6500 rpm enabling the car to go from zero to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds.