Germany is known for its bread, beer, and castles. Its cars and roads, on the other hand, are a spectacle. German cars, popularly known as Germany machines, are some of the world’s best works. Major car companies like BMW, Porsche, Audi, and Mercedes all call Germany home.
These car companies vie for the heart and minds of many car enthusiasts. If you fancy proper handling and strong engines without compromising on luxury and comfort, then German cars are what you should buy. Sports cars that have rewritten the manual on sports cars can be traced back to Germany.
Here are the ten best German sports cars on the market. However, point to note – narrowing this list to just ten was not easy.
10 Audi R8
If you are looking to drive around like Ironman, then Audi is the way to go. But not just any Audi, the Audi R8. The R8 is a mid-engine sports car that delivers as promised. This car has a twin-turbocharged V10 engine that pushes 532-horsepower. This ride accelerates from 0-60mph in 3.7 seconds, with a top speed of 199mph.
For those who fancy more thrill and adrenaline rush you can opt for an upgrade and get yourself the same car but with 602-horsepower.
9 Porsche 911
The Porsche 911 is one of Motorsports’ legends. Since it debuted in the 1960s the 911 has delivered time and time again. The 2019 911 has remained true to the Porsche brand. This modern 911 is a rear-engine coupe, ticks all the boxes of the original car but with more power.
The car features the standard 911 engine – a twin-turbo six-cylinder that pushes 370-horsepower. An upgrade to this is the Turbo and Turbo S variations which are close to borderline insanity. The Turbo and Turbo S deliver 550-580-horsepower. However, you can still get more if you choose the GT2 RS. The 911 GT2 RS delivers 690-horsepower and clears 0-60mph in 2.7 seconds
8 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
Mercedes has made a name for itself as a high-end luxury car company. With the introduction of AMG, Mercedes didn’t just produce luxury cars, they added a little spice to their already impressive cars - performance.
The 2019 AMG GT comes as a coupe and convertible. Like all modern Mercedes cars, the AMG GT has engine variations depending on the customer's need for power. The standard engine is a twin-turbo V8 that pushes 469-horsepower. An upgraded version of this powerful drivetrain is the GT R model which packs 577-horsepower and a top speed of 200mph.
7 BMW 8 Series
Loyal BMW customers understand that they have limited choices as far as the BMW 8 series goes. However, with no option for a standard and upgraded engine pack, customers are given the choice of body style. The BMW 8 Series comes is in either coupe or convertible.
Although the powertrain in this car is the same for every driver, it is impressive. The BMW 8 Series has a twin-turbocharged V8 engine that delivers 523-horsepower to the car’s standard all-wheel-drive. The BMW 8 Series starts at a hefty price of $111,900. Luxury and performance don’t come cheap.
6 Mercedes-Benz SL
The Mercedes-Benz SL has a long history that dates back to simple times. The latest Mercedes-Benz SL is a refined luxury rocket on wheels. A standard SL has a twin-turbo V6 that punches 362-horsepower. At the heart of this beast is a luxurious cruiser.
An upgraded version of the SL is the SL500. Under the hood of the SL500 is a twin-turbo V8 engine that delivers anything between 449-horsepower and 577-horsepower. This ride completes the 0-60mph run in 4.0 seconds.
5 BMW 2 Series
The 2 series is BMW’s most popular series. The 2019 BMW 2 Series is a small car but it delivers. Sitting behind the wheel of this ride, you are assured of luxury and performance. The baseline car in this series is the 230i model.
The 230i has a four-cylinder turbocharged engine that pushes 248-horses to the rear-wheels. This drivetrain is fitted with either an eight-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission. If you deem an upgrade necessary, you can get the M240i which comes packed with more power. The M240i’s horsepower is hits405 horses.
4 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe
It is pretty clear by now that Mercedes are dominant as far as German sports cars go. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe offers much more than what you would get in the C-Class. The prestige of owning one of Mercedes’ longest-running model is just the cherry on top.
The E-Class Coupe is an all-wheel-drive. A standard Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe packs a twin-turbocharged V6 engine that delivers 362-horsepower. An upgrade to the performance version gets you a V8 engine that pushes up to 429-horsepower.
3 Audi A5
If you are looking for a car that makes a statement, the Audi A5 is the way to go. This luxury sports car is a finely-tuned balance of performance, luxury, and comfort. There are different engine levels, but even at the standard, the Audi A5 is still impressive.
A standard Audi A5 has a peppy 248-horsepower turbo-four engine that powers this beautiful ride. There are three available body styles - convertible, four-door Sport back, and coupe. An Upgrade on this all-wheel-drive sports car introduces you to the RS 5 model, which is Audi’s performance model. The RS 5 pushes 444-horsepower, hitting a top speed of 174mph.
2 Porsche Cayman
Just like the Boxster, the Porsche Cayman packs a four-cylinder rear mid-engine. The engine is mounted behind the two-passenger cockpit. This ride has a horsepower range of 300-365hp. This German sports car also accelerates from 0-60 in 4.9 seconds, with a top speed of 170mph.
Packing a punchy and torque-rich turbocharged engine gives the Porsche Cayman plenty of power, regardless of the range you choose. Unlike some of its rivals that come fitted with two small rear seats, the Porsche Cayman only has two seats.
1 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe
As far as high-end performance goes, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe is easily downplayed. This Coupe packs more power than many cars in the same category. A standard C-Class Coupe has a V6 four-cylinder turbocharged engine.
This powerful engine is coupled to a nine-speed automatic transmission that pushes 255-horsepower. If you are looking for more power, then you can upgrade to the range-topping AMG C63 S. This upgrade transforms this ride from a nonchalant beast to a raging machine pushing up to 503-horsepower.