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: $110,400 - $154,400
- Invoice: $102,672 - $143,592
- Avg. Paid: $110,102 - $156,380
- MPG: 14 (Est) City / 21 (Est) Hwy
#1
2010 Mercedes Benz CL
The 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is fast, powerful and classy. What's more, it doesn't sacrifice performance for comfort - it excels at both.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 9.1 |
| Performance: | 8.8 |
| Exterior: | 8.4 |
| Interior: | 8.6 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | NA |
- MSRP: $76,300 - $103,900
- Invoice: $68,490 - $93,330
- Avg. Paid: $71,183 - $97,044
- MPG: 18 City / 26 Hwy
#2
2009 Porsche 911 Carrera
The 911 Carrera is the quintessential sports car -- balancing power and handling along with comfort and usability. It sets the bar for sports performance at such ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 9.0 |
| Performance: | 9.2 |
| Exterior: | 8.5 |
| Interior: | 7.5 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 8.0 |
- MSRP: $98,500 - $139,100
- Invoice: $91,605 - $129,363
- Avg. Paid: $93,841 - $132,391
- MPG: 13 City / 21 Hwy
#3
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL
Auto writers agree the Mercedes Benz SL550 and SL600 hard-top roadsters are all-around great cars. Not only are they sexy and luxurious, they perform remarkably well too. ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.7 |
| Performance: | 8.8 |
| Exterior: | 9.2 |
| Interior: | 8.6 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $80,790 - $83,040
- Invoice: $76,033 - $78,149
- Avg. Paid: $75,182 - $77,132
- MPG: 16 City / 21 Hwy
#4
2010 Nissan GT-R
The 2010 Nissan GT-R is fast, powerful and agile. Plus, its interior cabin is comfortable, made up of quality materials and features practical cargo room. At this ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.6 |
| Performance: | 9.0 |
| Exterior: | 8.4 |
| Interior: | 8.1 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $82,150 - $101,150
- Invoice: $74,757 - $92,047
- Avg. Paid: $75,971 - $91,639
- MPG: 16 City / 24 Hwy
#5
2010 Jaguar XK
Freshened for 2010, the Jaguar XK boasts a more aggressive design and performance than ever before. While it still might not be as sports-oriented as competitors, its ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.5 |
| Performance: | 8.6 |
| Exterior: | 8.6 |
| Interior: | 8.0 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: $88,755 - $89,505
- Invoice: $82,457 - $83,139
- Avg. Paid: $82,611 - $83,253
- MPG: 13 City / 22 Hwy
#6
2009 Dodge Viper
The Dodge Viper SRT10 produces mind-numbing power but still manages to handle it well. Still, its sparse cabin can't compete with the more comfortable and luxurious vehicles ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.2 |
| Performance: | 8.9 |
| Exterior: | NA |
| Interior: | 6.7 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $78,200 - $85,300
- Invoice: $71,945 - $78,475
- Avg. Paid: $74,158 - $80,542
- MPG: 15 (2009) City / 22 (2009) Hwy
#7
2010 BMW 6-Series
Available in both coupe and convertible body styles, the 2010 BMW 6-Series is a beautiful and luxurious status symbol -- but definitely not an all-out sports car.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.1 |
| Performance: | 8.2 |
| Exterior: | 8.5 |
| Interior: | 7.5 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: $67,505 - $67,505
- Invoice: $60,079 - $60,079
- Avg. Paid: $65,333 - $65,333
- MPG: 16 City / 23 Hwy
#8
2010 Lexus SC
Auto writers report that the 2010 Lexus SC 430 makes an outstanding grant tourer, but rivals trump when it comes to real sports performance.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.9 |
| Performance: | 6.8 |
| Exterior: | 7.2 |
| Interior: | 6.8 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 10.0 |
- MSRP: $86,215 - $86,215
- Invoice: $78,887 - $78,887
- Avg. Paid: $80,213 - $80,213
- MPG: 15 City / 24 Hwy
#9
2009 Cadillac XLR
The 2009 Cadillac XLR is a fast and powerful sports roadster. However, it can't keep pace with the competition's combination of visceral performance and super luxury.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.5 |
| Performance: | 7.9 |
| Exterior: | 9.0 |
| Interior: | 7.0 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 8.0 |