Car Rankings: Super Luxury Sports Cars
Ranking of super luxury sports cars, including exotics and supercars, generally priced above $70,000. Porsche 911 Carrera, Audi R8, Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren and more. Rankings based on an in-depth analysis by U.S. News editors of all published auto ratings, reviews and test drives.
- MSRP: $95,300 - $187,200
- Invoice: $88,629 - $174,096
- MPG: - TBD - City / - TBD - Hwy
#1
2008 Mercedes-Benz SL
The SL550 roadster's high ranking is based on its well-engineered mechanics, classy design and impressively equipped interior cabin. While hard-to-modulate brakes and complicated controls detract from its ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 9.1 |
| Performance: | 8.7 |
| Exterior: | 9.3 |
| Interior: | 8.1 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 9.0 |
- MSRP: $73,500 - $126,200
- Invoice: $64,174 - $110,313
- MPG: 18 City / 26 Hwy
#1
2008 Porsche 911 Carrera
The 911 Carrera receives a high ranking for its quick and powerful performance, as well as good daily driving comfort. Still, it's criticized for its drab-for-the-price interior.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 9.1 |
| Performance: | 8.8 |
| Exterior: | NA |
| Interior: | 6.1 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 10.0 |
- MSRP: $74,835 - $86,035
- Invoice: $68,100 - $78,292
- MPG: 16 City / 25 Hwy
#3
2008 Jaguar XK
The XK coupe ranks in the top half of its class because it's a smooth-riding sports car that values comfort and luxury over power. Consequently, it can't ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.6 |
| Performance: | 8.4 |
| Exterior: | 6.5 |
| Interior: | 8.5 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
- MSRP: $109,000 - $118,000
- Invoice: $101,370 - $109,740
- MPG: 13 City / 18 Hwy
#4
2008 Audi R8
The R8 is a bona fide near-exotic sports car that's a winner on the track and is also surprisingly easy to drive around town. Its aggressive styling ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.3 |
| Performance: | 8.7 |
| Exterior: | 8.7 |
| Interior: | 8.1 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
- MSRP: $84,460 - $85,210
- Invoice: $77,415 - $78,082
- MPG: 13 City / 22 Hwy
#5
2008 Dodge Viper
The Viper delivers a true racecar experience with plenty of power, but falls short of competitors in interior quality and comfort. Consequently, it ranks in the bottom ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.3 |
| Performance: | 8.3 |
| Exterior: | NA |
| Interior: | 6.5 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
- MSRP: $80,650 - $80,650
- Invoice: $75,408 - $75,408
- MPG: 15 City / 24 Hwy
#6
2008 Cadillac XLR
The XLR ranks near the bottom of its class because although it's attractive and comfortable, it can't match the performance dynamics of its sportier competitors.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.2 |
| Performance: | 7.7 |
| Exterior: | 9.0 |
| Interior: | 6.4 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
Unranked: Super Luxury Sports Cars
Our rankings are based on analysis of third party reviews. Sometimes, we are unable to find enough reviews to publish a definitive ranking. Please check back later, as we are constantly updating our reviews.
2008 BMW 6-Series
MSRP: $75,600 - $75,600 | Invoice: $69,550 - $69,550 | MPG: 15 (2007) City / 23 (2007) Hwy
2008 BMW M6
MSRP: $99,300 - $99,300 | Invoice: $91,355 - $91,355 | MPG: 12 (2007) City / 18 (2007) Hwy
2008 Mercedes-Benz CL
MSRP: $103,600 - $197,500 | Invoice: $96,348 - $183,675 | MPG: 14 City / 21 Hwy
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
MSRP: $495,000 - $495,000 | Invoice: $460,350 - $460,350 | MPG: 13 (2007) City / 17 (2007) Hwy
