The Mercedes-Benz S-Class and SL-Class vehicles are among the top 7 cars most likely to be stolen according to data released by the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI), which tracks per-car theft losses. The rankings are reported in relative terms.
For example, a car with an HLDI theft loss score of 100 is considered to be average - numbers above 100 are higher than average. The Cadillac Escalade EXT has an astronomical loss ranking of 1,728. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class and SL-Class rank 6th and 7th on the list; rankings of 227 and 209, respectively.
- Cadillac Escalade EXT: Theft loss rate - 1,728
- BMW 7-Series: Theft loss rate - 431
- Land Rover Range Rover SUV: Theft loss rate - 351
- Lincoln Navigator: Theft loss rate - 351 (tied w/ Land Rover)
- Lexus GS Sedan: Theft loss rate - 243
- Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Theft loss rate - 227
- Mercedes-Benz SL-Class: Theft loss rate - 209 ($95,575)
Additional Resources
Forbes has a more detailed story on the HDLI's report. The article is published here on MSNBC for those interested.
