25 Fastest Sedans In The World, Ranked

‘What is the fastest car in the world?’ is a question every gearhead has asked themselves at some point in their lives. The usual suspects in these lists are supercars and sports cars, usually in the shape of coupes. However, one important segment of the market that often gets overlooked in the top speed debate is that of sedans, but there are many sedans out there that can hold their own against some of the fastest cars in the world.

Sedans may have been overtaken by SUVs in terms of popularity thanks to the flexibility and extra space SUVs provide, but they still form a big part of the market and have reached higher levels of performance than ever before. Electrification is the inevitable future, but that hasn’t stopped manufacturers from innovating in engine tech and making them more efficient, resulting in some amazingly quick passenger vehicles.

If you are looking for a car that has four doors, can fit your family, and is wickedly fast, you have come to the right place. These are the 25 fastest sedans you can buy right now, whether new or used, they combine exceptional comfort with mind-blowing speed as they redefine the boundaries of performance and luxury.

UPDATE: 2024/03/20 15:55 EST

Fast sedans have been an enthusiast favorite for decades. And their popularity is evident in the number of sedan choices automakers continue to offer to buyers. Therefore, we have decided to add five more impressively fast sedans to this list.

In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturer websites and other authoritative sources, including the respective automaker’s website, Car And Driver, and CarBuzz. The entries are arranged by top speed going from slowest to fastest and include detailed specifications from the sources named above.

25 2020 Lexus GS-F

Top Speed: 168 MPH

Since its inception in 1989, Toyota has meant for Lexus to be a Mercedes-Benz competitor. While both car companies are associated with luxury and comfort, there’s still room for performance. In fact, no one expected Lexus of all carmakers to still be offering a high-strung, naturally-aspirated, V-8 engine in 2023. The GS F was, sadly, retired in 2020, but its 2UR-GSE engine is still motivating various performance models of the brand.

Performance Specifications

(Specs: Lexus)

While certainly not a BMW M5 competitor in terms of performance, the Lexus GS F is one of the most driver-centric, luxury sedans we’ve seen in modern times. The styling may be a bit too much for some, but in true Lexus fashion, the GS F scores high in terms of reliability.

24 1990 Lotus Carlton/Omega

Top Speed: 176 MPH

The Lotus Carlton or Omega, was a factory-tuned beast of a sedan in its time. The result of a collaboration between then-GM-owned Opel, Vauxhall, and Lotus to boost the image of the three automakers, the twin-turbo 3.0-liter, inline-six allows the sedan to reach 176 MPH. Its underwhelming style made the Omega a wolf in sheep’s clothing and was quite expensive at the time it was released.

Performance Specifications

(Specs: Lotus)

Despite its horsepower being similar to regular cars today, in 1990, the 372-horsepower sedan was faster than even Ferraris and was nearly banned by the British government for its speedy notoriety. As bare as the Lotus Omega looks compared to newer cars, it was considered upscale, covered in leather and wood trim, which made the Lotus appeal to the gentleman driver.

23 2024 Audi RS3

Top Speed: 178 MPH

The Audi RS3 is the definition of a “pocket rocket”. Audi’s smallest sedan shares an engine with the now-discontinued Audi TTRS, and will likely be the last time we see a turbocharged inline-five from Audi. The brand has long traditions with this engine configuration, with which it dominated the WRC series, but it seems the downsizing trend will take another victim as Audi adopts more electrification for its performance lineup.

Performance Specifications

(Specs: Audi)

Nevertheless, the turbo-five works with the QUATTRO all-wheel-drive system to provide superior traction. Normally, the RS3 is limited to 155 MPH, like most performance cars. However, there’s an optional package you can select that raises the limit to 178-MPH, which still isn’t all the RS3 can give you.

22 1986 Mercedes-AMG Hammer

Top Speed: 186 MPH

Part of the legendary and over-engineered W124 generation, the AMG Hammer is one of the coolest cars produced in Affalterbach. When the project began, AMG engineers envisioned a high-performance sedan that could hit 186 MPH. They settled on a V-8 power unit for the Hammer, but initially struggled to fit the engine under the W124’s hood.

Performance Specifications

(Specs: Mercedes-AMG)

Undettered, the engineers forced a 5.6-liter V-8 into the space between the W124’s wheel arches. Motivated by the 355-horsepower mill, the Hammer hit a top speed of 180 MPH, 6 MPH short of the initial target. Determined to eliminate the deficit, the engineers kept working, eventually fitting the Hammer with a 6.0-liter V-8 that churned out 385 horsepower. The extra grunt propelled the iconic Merc-AMG to 186 MPH.

21 2019 Mercedes-AMG S65 Final Edition

Top Speed: 186 MPH

To bid goodbye to their iconic V-12 engine, since the dawn of the EV had already arrived, Mercedes-AMG released the S65 Final Edition. As if the standard S-class isn’t luxurious enough, the Final Edition carries a black and bronze theme throughout their top-tier sedan. Covered in Nappa leather with contrast stitching and even copper ambient lighting, this S65 is just as luxurious as it is fast.

Performance Specifications

(Specs: Mercedes-AMG)

As a fitting send-off for the V-12 engine, the S65 Final Edition is motivated by a 621-horsepower 6.0-liter twin-turbo V-12 which allows the S65 to run 0 to 60 MPH in just 3.9 seconds, which is impressive for a big sedan. So if you want a discretely luxurious fast sedan, the S65 Final Edition is one of the fastest ones ever made.

20 2018 Jaguar XJR575

Top Speed: 186 MPH

In mid-2017, Jaguar introduced a high-performance variant of the XJ dubbed the XJR575. As its name suggests, the XJR575’s mill produced 575 horsepower, giving the mean cat a top speed of 186 MPH, 12 MPH higher than the XJR. Jaguar claimed that the XJR575 could hit its top speed in under 45 seconds.

Performance Specifications

(Specs: Jaguar)

Unlike other models in the XJ range, the XJR575 featured unique gloss black 20-inch wheels, twin hood louvers, unique badging, and a special rear spoiler. Other distinguishing parts included distinctive side sills, front bumper, and lower air intakes. Buyers could choose between two colors made by Jag’s Special Vehicle Operations department: Satin Corris Grey and Velocity Blue.

19 2024 BMW M3 CS

Top Speed: 188 MPH

The M3 has long been considered one of the most driver-focused, luxury-performance cars. For 2024, the G80-generation M3 got a track-focused CS variant, which is lighter and more powerful than the M3 Competition. The already-potent S58 engine gets 40 extra horsepower compared to the M3 Competition. For 2024, the M3 CS went on a diet, losing pounds and gaining speed.

Performance Specifications

(Specs: BMW)

Despite the extra Alcantara bits and bucket seats, the M3 CS still retains a full interior, meaning it’s as usable as the lesser M3 variants. The BMW M3 CS comes, as standard, with the BMW M Driver’s package and xDrive all-wheel drive. But it’s only available with the eight-speed ZF automatic.

18 2018 Cadillac ATS-V

Top Speed: 189 MPH

Cadillac demonstrated through the ATS-V that American manufacturers could make fast sedans that could smoke their German counterparts in a straight line and on twisty back roads. A superbly engineered machine featuring a twin-turbocharged V-6 that delivered truck loads of low-end twist, the ATS-V maxed out at 189 MPH.

Performance Specifications

(Specs: Cadillac)

One of the fastest cars produced by Cadillac, the ATS-V featured magnetic dampers that altered the stiffness of the suspension according to driving modes. Cadillac programed the ATS-V’s traction control system to allow a bit of slip before intervening. Two places where the Caddy paled in comparison to equivalent offerings from the likes of Merc and BMW were build quality and luxury.

17 2024 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing

Top Speed: 189 MPH

Cadillac’s entry-level sedan, the CT4 got the Blackwing treatment in 2021, which combined with GM’s Alpha platform makes for a strong competitor to the BMW M3. It may come as a surprise, but the CT4-V Blackwing doesn’t come with a V-8 engine like its bigger brother, the CT5-V Blackwing. Nevertheless, the LF4, twin-turbo V-6 is a stout unit that packs a punch.

Performance Specifications

(Specs: Cadillac)

The 10-speed automatic is co-developed with Ford-Getrag and featured in many GM products. The faster CT4-V is still as luxurious as a Cadillac should be, but it’s also an enthusiast model. For this reason, the CT4-V Blackwing is one of the very few luxury cars available with a six-speed manual.

16 2024 Audi RS7

Top Speed: 190 MPH

When you talk about combining luxury and performance, the debate is incomplete without Audi. The German manufacturer is known for making some of the most well-rounded vehicles that seamlessly blend luxurious features with mind-bending speed, and the Audi RS7 is one of them. The RS7 is powered by a mighty twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 engine that produces 591 horsepower with 590-pound feet of torque for the base version and 621 horsepower with 627-pound feet of torque for the RS7 Performance.

Performance Specifications

(Specs: Audi)

These impressive numbers allow it to rocket from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds and deliver a top speed of 190 mph, making it one of the fastest sedans in the world. Performance isn’t the only place it shines, though, since the RS7 also comes with creature comforts such as heated and ventilated power-adjustable front sport seats, leather upholstery, a wireless smartphone charger, a power-adjustable tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, four-zone automatic climate control, making the RS7 as great showcase of German engineering and efficiency.

15 2023 BMW M5 Competition

Top Speed: 190 MPH

Up next is the Audi’s RS7 German counterpart the BMW M5 Competition, another sedan that effortlessly blends performance and comfort. The M5 Competition is more of a track-focused upgrade over the base M5 than a separate model, but the upgrade makes a big difference in terms of performance. Power comes from a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 engine putting out 617 horses, 17 more than the base version. The more recently unveiled M5 CS packs an additional 18 horsepower for a total of 626.

Performance Specifications

(Specs: BMW)

This power results in a 0 to 60-mph time of just 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 190 MPH, the same as the M5 Competition, making the M5 Competition and M5 CS formidable competitors to any sports sedan in the segment. The M5 Competition is the perfect blend between track-focused and comfort, since it can seamlessly transition from being a thrilling sports sedan to a luxurious and refined cruiser.

14 2024 BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe

Top Speed: 190 MPH

The BMW M8 Competition is yet another blisteringly quick German-made sedan that combines comfort with performance. It seems that BMW takes its sedans seriously, and nowhere is this more apparent than the BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe. This version of the M8 is powered by the same 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8 found in the M5 Competition, but the M8 Competition Gran Coupe delivers even faster acceleration, capable of going from 0 to 60 mph in as little as 3.0-seconds and completing the quarter mile in just 10.8-seconds.

Performance Specifications

(Specs: BMW)

Top speed is still limited at 190 mph, but the M8 Competition Gran Coupe takes the luxury quotient up a notch over the standard M8 Gran Coupe thanks to features such as Merino leather-covered M Sport seats and a 16-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, adding to its claim as one of the fastest luxury sedans in the world.

13 2020 Bentley Mulsanne Speed

Top Speed: 190 MPH

Beauty, extravagance, luxury, and speed sum up the 2020 Bentley Mulsanne. Powered by Bentley’s iconic 6.75-liter V-8, this enormous Brit barreled to 60 MPH from zero in under 5.0 seconds, impressive for a car that weighs north of 6,000 pounds. Built for multi-millionaires capable of paying its astronomical sticker price, the Mulsanne epitomized automotive luxury.

Performance Specifications

(Specs: Bentley)

Though not immediately apparent, the Mulsanne Speed has features like adjustable dampers and air springs that stiffen the ride, improving sportiness without impacting ride quality. The Mulsanne’s specs and features sheet suggests that the Mulsanne was built for both passenger and driver enjoyment, a rare feature in ultra-luxury sedans. Therefore, if you can afford one of these, give your chauffeur an afternoon off and explore the limits of your Bentley on twisty back roads.

12 2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio

Top Speed: 191 MPH

The Giulia Quadrifoglio is the fastest and most powerful sports sedan ever made by the Italian automaker, Alfa Romeo. It is powered by a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V-6 delivering 505 horsepower and 443-pound feet of torque to the rear wheels, resulting in an astonishing top speed of 191 MPH.

Performance Specifications

(Specs: Alfa Romeo)

Since it is rear-wheel drive only, it isn’t as quick to 60 mph as some of the other sedans on this list, but 3.8 seconds is still an impressive time in its own right. Typical of Alfa Romeo, the Giulia Quadrifolgio’s exterior is styled immaculately, and it comes with all the luxury features you’d expect with such a car. Features like heated front seats, leather upholstery, and a 15-speaker Harman/Kardon audio system round up the Giulia Quadrifolgio.

11 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E-Performance

Top Speed: 196 MPH

The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance is the first-ever plug-in hybrid by AMG, and it combines the latest technological innovations with AMG’s pedigree to deliver some hair-raising performance numbers. Thanks to the 630-horsepower twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 engine coupled with a permanent-magnet synchronous AC motor, the GT 63 S E Performance delivers a staggering 831 horsepower and 1,082-pound feet of torque.

Performance Specifications

(Specs: Mercedes-AMG)

This allows it to go from 0-60 mph in less than 3.0-seconds and reach a top speed of 196 mph, establishing it as one of the fastest and most powerful sedans you can buy right now. If that wasn’t enough, Mercedes has also equipped it with enough luxury and luxury features that will leave a lasting impression on you.

10 2023 Porsche Panamera Turbo S

Top Speed: 196 MPH

The Porsche Panamera Turbo S has cemented its place as one of the fastest sedans in the world, and it isn’t going away anytime soon. Under the hood of the Panamera Turbo S is a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine that produces 620 horsepower and 604 pound-feet of torque. This configuration is enough to propel it from 0 to 60 mph in 2.6 seconds, complete the quarter mile in just 10.9 seconds, and reach a top speed of 196 mph.

Performance Specifications

(Specs: Porsche)

The Panamera Turbo S is still, of course, a luxury sedan, so it comes loaded with features. If the 620-horses delivered by the Turbo S isn’t enough for you, Porsche now also offers an E-Hybrid version of the Turbo S that cranks up the horsepower all the way up to 689 and provides more than 20 miles of electric range if you want a quiet ride instead of unleashing the V-8 monster under the hood.

9 2020 Cadillac CT6-V

Top Speed: 200 MPH

The CT5-V Blackwing has been in the spotlight since its introduction and fairly so, but the bigger CT6-V rockets from 0 to 60 MPH in just 3.8 seconds. Almost just as quick as the CT5-V but its 4.2-liter twin-turbo V-8 makes 550 horsepower and 640-pound feet of torque coupled to a new 10-speed automatic, allowing it to reach the same top speed as the smaller Cadillac to the T, when unrestricted.

Performance Specifications

(Specs: Cadillac)

Being a Cadillac, the CT6-V is also loaded with features like the German super-sedans that it competes with. 16-way power seats with the GM Super Cruise feature and Magnetic Ride Control suspension, guarantee the CT6-V can cover ground just as fast and just as comfortable as the competition. And with four-piston Brembo brakes, the CT6-V makes sure you can stop on a dime, too.

8 2019 Jaguar XE SV Project 8

Top Speed: 200 MPH

Unlike a lot of the fast sedans on this list, the Jaguar Project 8 is an extreme, track-focused four-door. Its in-your-face body style consists of an aggressive front bumper and a big adjustable rear wing paired with wide fenders. A supercharged 5.0-liter V-8 with 592 horsepower took this fast cat around the Nürburgring in just seven minutes and 21 seconds, making it the fastest four-door around the ring at that time.

Performance Specifications

(Specs: Jaguar)

Jaguar is one of the leading luxury car names, so this fast four-door is still covered in leather on the inside and is sadly only available with a quick-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission despite its carbon-fiber aero bits. Of course, it can be optioned with all the luxury features that are standard on current luxury cars, but if maximum extreme is what you’re looking for, this Jag can be ordered without rear seats!

7 2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing

Top Speed: 200 MPH

The Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing may be a newcomer compared to some of the long-standing high-performance sedans on this list, but it has made its mark very quickly thanks to its razor-sharp looks and spine-tingling performance. Powered by a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 that produces 668 horsepower and 659-pound feet of torque, the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing has a top speed of 200 mph, making it one of the fastest Cadillacs ever, in addition to being one of the fastest sedans in the world.

Performance Specifications

(Specs: Cadillac)

It can go from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds and complete the standing quarter mile in just 11.6 seconds, which easily surpasses practical everyday driving needs for a sedan, but it’s reassuring to know you could do that if you are driving a Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing. Another reason you should go for the CT5-V Blackwing is it is the only V-8 powered sedan that comes with a manual.

6 2021 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo

Top Speed: 203 MPH

The Maserati Ghibli Trofeo embodies everything that Maserati stands for: exquisite design, performance, and prestige. Powered by a 3.8-liter V-8 engine delivering 572 horsepower and 538-pound feet of torque, the Ghibli Trofeo was once the fastest sedan offered by Maserati.

Performance Specifications

(Specs: Maserati)

This allows it to go from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.7 seconds and achieve a top speed of 203 mph. Combine this with Ghibli’s exotic Italian looks, and you get a delectable sedan that is sure to turn heads wherever you take it. That depends, of course, on whether they can keep up with it, since this Italian beauty is more than capable of leaving other cars in its dust.