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.

Porsche 911 Carrera Image
  • MSRP: $76,300 - $103,900
  • Invoice: $68,490 - $93,330
  • MPG: 18 City / 26 Hwy

#1
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:9.3
Performance:9.2
Exterior:8.5
Interior:7.5
Safety:NA
Reliability:10.0
Mercedes-Benz SL Image
  • MSRP: $98,500 - $139,100
  • Invoice: $91,605 - $129,363
  • MPG: 13 City / 21 Hwy

#2
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:9.0
Performance:8.7
Exterior:9.2
Interior:8.6
Safety:NA
Reliability:8.0
Mercedes Benz CL Image
  • MSRP: $107,900 - $151,900
  • Invoice: $100,347 - $141,267
  • MPG: 14 City / 21 Hwy

#3
2009 Mercedes Benz CL

The Mercedes Benz CL delivers a powerful and comfortable ride clothed in elegant sheetmetal and complemented by luxurious interior accommodations.

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.9
Performance:8.7
Exterior:8.6
Interior:8.5
Safety:NA
Reliability:8.0
Nissan GT-R Image
  • MSRP: $76,840 - $79,090
  • Invoice: $72,318 - $74,434
  • MPG: 16 City / 21 Hwy

#4
2009 Nissan GT-R

In terms of performance, the GT-R is one of the greatest sports car values on the market. Add to that its bold styling, nicely finished cabin, and ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.8
Performance:9.2
Exterior:8.4
Interior:8.2
Safety:NA
Reliability:6.0
Jaguar XK Image
  • MSRP: $77,000 - $100,900
  • Invoice: $70,070 - $91,369
  • MPG: 16 City / 25 Hwy

#5
2009 Jaguar XK

The Jaguar XK prioritizes comfort over sports performance. Though it doesn't run neck-and-neck with competitors on the track, it outshines many in terms of luxury and refinement.

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.2
Performance:8.7
Exterior:8.6
Interior:7.9
Safety:NA
Reliability:4.0
Lexus SC Image
  • MSRP: $66,805 - $66,805
  • Invoice: $59,456 - $59,456
  • MPG: 16 City / 23 Hwy

#5
2009 Lexus SC

Reviewers find that the 2009 Lexus SC is a luxurious grand tourer, but not much of a sports car.  

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.2
Performance:6.8
Exterior:7.2
Interior:6.9
Safety:NA
Reliability:10.0
Dodge Viper Image
  • MSRP: $88,590 - $89,340
  • Invoice: $82,307 - $82,989
  • MPG: 13 City / 22 Hwy

#7
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:8.0
Performance:8.9
Exterior:NA
Interior:6.7
Safety:NA
Reliability:4.0
Cadillac XLR Image
  • MSRP: $86,215 - $86,215
  • Invoice: $78,887 - $78,887
  • MPG: 15 City / 24 Hwy

#8
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:6.9
Performance:7.7
Exterior:8.9
Interior:6.8
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.

BMW 6-Series Image

2009 BMW 6-Series

MSRP: $78,200 - $85,300 | Invoice: $71,945 - $78,475 | MPG: 15 City / 22 Hwy