2006 Mercedes-Benz SL-class front

Mercedes' premium roadster may get outhandled by the baby SLK, but not outpowered. Like the CL, the SL gets the same four engines, including the 604-horsepower, twin-turbo 6.0-liter V12 and $180,000 price tag. Can we call this the ultimate driving machine, or has that been taken?