No.10 - Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG



This is more than simply the latest in the line of hopped-up C-classes—it’s a radical departure. The C63 is an aggressive, focused performance machine. We still prefer the BMW M3, but the super C is now legitimately in the same league, and serves up the best performance in its class.

No.9 - 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL-class



Based on the large S-class sedan architecture, the CL coupes come in four distinct flavors. Sumptuously furnished, beautiful to behold, and packed with enough technology to make a Radio Shack employee blush, the CL in AMG guise will give a Bentley a run for its money.

No.8 - Mercedes-Benz CLK-class coupe



A luxurious coupe that offers style, comfort, speed, and a decent rear seat but at a price that exceeds that of rivals. Base versions with V-6-power are plenty quick while the V-8-powered CLK550 is seriously fast. Like most non-AMG Benzes, luxury trumps sportiness.

No.7 - Mercedes-Benz CLS-class



Underneath the swoopy styling of the CLS is a relatively dowdy E-class Benz. The low roof and gun-slit windows aren't to everybody's taste, but nobody will mistake this for anything else. Mercedes calls it a four-door coupe so don't expect there to much rear-seat space.

No.6 - Mercedes-Benz E-class sedan



While this staple from the Stuttgart company comes in many forms, the E-class fundamentals are all there: a spacious four-door sedan offering a refined ride, precise steering, comfortable accommodations, plenty of power, and comprehensive safety technologies.

No.5 - Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG



If you like luxury with a military look and serious off-road capability, the G-class has German army heritage and the right stuff for rough terrain: solid axles, three locking differentials, and ample ground clearance. There's a high-powered AMG edition, but this Teutonic ute is not a toy.

No.4 - Mercedes-Benz GL-class



The unibodied GL arrived last year and promptly won a spot on our 5Best Trucks honor roll, combining passenger car driveability with SUV cargo and passenger room. Solidly built and beautifully finished, the GL arrived with a single engine choice, but gets two more for 2008.

No.3 - Mercedes-Benz M-class



Unibody construction replaced body-on-frame for the second generation M-class SUV in 2006, giving it better road manners as well as more room inside a bigger body shell. The M comes in multiple trim levels with engines that range from mild to wild with the 503-hp ML63 AMG.

No.2 - Mercedes-Benz R-class



It's as big as most minivans, but Mercedes-Benz just doesn't do anything as mundane as minivans. Sexier than most SUVs, this stylish wagon performs well, and has all the luxo stuff one expects in a Mercedes. It adds up to a sexy blend of panache and utility, but the pricing is stiff.

No.1 - Mercedes-Benz S-class



This is Benz's premier sedan line, and still one of the most coveted four-doors going. Renewed for '06 with 21st-century convenience and safety features, the big Mercedes sedans change little for 2008, save for the addition of the S63 AMG. All models are big, posh, and capable.