Mercedes-Benz Convertible

The Bottom Line: The 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL550 is a big, expensive roadster with some nice aesthetic touches. It has practical features here and there, but this car is more about the statement it makes when you roll up to a restaurant or movie premiere.

Specs: Convertible, SL550, Gas

The Bottom Line: As a toy for the wealthy, the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 scores, offering a well-balanced, fun drive, but you will have to ship luggage separately for road trips. Good cabin tech is available, but it adds up to a costly bundle.

Specs: Coupe, SLK350, Gas

The Bottom Line: The 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK550 Cabriolet, while very enjoyable to drive, suffers from older cabin electronics. It has more than enough power and good performance characteristics, but for this kind of money, we would get something more up-to-date.

Specs: Convertible, CLK550, Gas

The Bottom Line: The 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL550 combines performance, technology, and luxury in respective measure, although it struggles to justify its $100,000 price tag.

Specs: convertible, SL550, Gas

Specs: convertible, SL500, Gas

Specs: convertible, Base, Gas

Specs: convertible, Base, Gas

Specs: convertible, SLK350, Gas

Specs: convertible, CLK320, Gas

Specs: convertible, CLK500, Gas