I think they are both beautiful. The SLK platform is very stiff and solid on both the roadster and coupe. It has no distortion, coupe or roadster, up or down. I love the roadster both with the top up and down. The top reminds me of the prowler or any vintage roadster and it is not a cheap vinyl top like most American or cheap european cars. It has the three window coupe feel. The coupe has a unique roof line that says concept all over the place. If I could, and maybe someday I will, have one of each. The Crossfire, coupe and roadster , are in a class of their own, and so are the owners!