THE RIVALS

Maserati GranCabrio

Something a bit different with head-turning looks. Much milder performance than the Merc, though. £113,280

Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet

‘Only’ 450bhp but not too heavy and still very fast. Easy to live with. £109,622

Jaguar F-Type SVR

Comes with a very loud 575bhp V8 engine, great styling and four-wheel drive. £116,365