Mercedes-Benz CLK

This pricey coupe version of the C-Class sedan is styled to look like the larger E-Class. The rear seating for two is hospitable for a coupe. The base engine is a gutsy 215-hp, 3.2-liter V6. This rear-wheel-drive car handles well, rides comfortably, and accelerates quickly. Two convertible models, known as cabriolets, are available: the CLK320 and the V8-powered CLK430. Safety features include a pop-up roll bar that deploys if sensors indicate the car is about to roll over.