Germany is known for making some of the best super-fast sports cars. Manufacturers such as Porsche, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen have for decades produced desirable automobiles. As such, they have become some of the world’s most recognized car manufacturers.
That said, German cars are the most sought-after automobiles in the world. These cars include convertibles. Being some of the most expensive car types in the market, many people do not afford German convertibles when new, which is why this list of the coolest German convertibles in the used car market exists. Read on for eight of the best.
8 BMW 3 Series
Successor to one of the best German sports cars, the BMW 2002, the BMW 3 Series is also a very popular sports car. The 3 Series was introduced in the 1980s, with the convertible coming into the market in 1985. The model exists today. It was renamed BMW 4 Series in 2014.
Many generations of the 3 Series convertible are available in the market, but the newer models are the best. These can serve as daily driver cars with supercar performance.
7 Audi TT Roadster
While it is mostly not considered a true performance car, the Audi TT Roadster is not any less a sports car: it is one of the most affordable supercars today. It also has all the features of a proper supercar. The car comes with a seamless combination of performance and aggressive sporty looks. The soft top only comes to add to the already available thrills.
Before 2016, the TTS model was the most potent TT Roadster with a 306-horsepower engine. It was replaced by the 2016 TT RS, which came with a 2.5-liter engine with 394 horsepower. The RS model came with impressive performance stats of 0-62mph in under four seconds and a top speed of 170mph.
6 Porsche Boxster
Porsche builds some of the finest two-seater sports cars; the Boxster is one of them. This ultra-desirable package features supreme performance, excellent handling, and build quality out of this world. This car has been on sale for some time now, meaning there’s virtually a Boxster for every budget.
The third-gen Boxster that went under in 2016 featured stupendously good driving dynamics. Its solid chassis turned cornering into something more of an art. Porsche offered this car with a 2.7-liter powerplant capable of 261 horsepower. There is also the Boxster S and the GTS models, which adds more power and thrill to the lineup.
5 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet
If there’s a common complaint about many convertibles is the lack of ample legroom in the back seats. Mercedes-Benz addressed this issue by building the E-Class Cabriolet with a longer body, affording the rear seats considerable legroom. This makes the car quite comfortable and welcoming to tall people.
While it’s not one of the cheapest when new, the E-Class convertible is available in the used car market and offers the same thrilling effect as new. It is mostly considered the younger brother to the luxurious S-Class limousine.
4 BMW 4 Series Convertible
BMW launched its latest 4 Series towards the end of 2020, but it comes with an extremely high price. The new 4 Series is not one of the most accessible cars today, which brings into play the earlier versions of it. The first-gen 4 Series convertible is the most affordable.
While the older 4 Series is not as fast or sharp in handling as the new model, it came with a wide range of engine options to choose from.
3 MINI Convertible
The modern MINI is a BMW product, so we think it's ok to include it here. The MINI is known for handling like a Go-Kart around corners. And despite being less rigid compared to its fixed-top counterpart, the MINI convertible handles pretty well. Having been in the market for a good time, the current generation is the best choice to pick. It is available as brand new and used – it was introduced in 2014.
The car has several three-cylinder turbocharged engines and a four-cylinder powering the more potent Cooper S. Anyone looking for a fun-to-drive vehicle will appreciate the standard six-speed manual transmission.
2 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabrio is one of the most comfortable convertibles in the market today; new and used included. It is the smallest four-seater drop-tops to ever come from the Mercedes-Benz factories, replacing the CLK convertible in this segment in 2016.
To compensate for the absence of the hardtop roof, Mercedes built the C-Class Cabrio on a stiffened chassis, which also enhanced its handling. It handles as well as its coupe counterpart. Like everyone expects from Mercedes, the C-Class is quite refined. It is comfortable and fun to drive.
1 Audi A5 Cabriolet
Another one from Audi is the A5 Cabriolet. It is very spacious compared to the TT Roadster, but its handling is not as sharp.
The second-gen A5 arrived in 2016 and was built on the same platform as the first generation. Audi tuned the platform to make the second-gen a little better, resulting in reduced weight and enhanced performance. The new A5 weighed 40kgs less and was 40 percent stiffer. A new A5 Cabrio is quite costly, but the used-car market offers very excellent examples at reasonable prices.