13 Fastest Sedans of 2017

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You don’t have to buy a sports car or a coupe to satisfy your need for speed. There is a multitude of four-door sedans that will surely do the trick. These cars come in just about every size and price point, and are available from a wide variety of automakers.

Since there are so many powerful sedans on the market, we had to narrow it down. You may find that there are others that are not featured here. For this list, we picked only cars that come in four-door configurations, and each of them can sprint from zero to 60 mph in four seconds or less.

If you want a supercar-fast sedan for mere luxury-car prices, the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat or BMW M3 will get you plenty of punch for under $70,000. Perhaps you’re looking to really splurge? How about a Porsche Panamera Turbo for $146,900? It can hit 60 mph from a standstill in an incredible 3.4 seconds. You can spend a significant amount more if you prefer a top-of-the-line Mercedes S-Class, or you can race to 60 mph a second sooner with a Tesla Model S.

With these cars, you can get your dose of excitement, all while retaining some practicality. Click through to learn more details about the fastest sedans in our rankings.

• Read the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Full Review
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2017 Alfa Romeo Guilia Quadrifoglio

0-60: 3.8 sec | 505 hp | $72,000 (Details Below):

The Alfa Romeo Guilia Quadrafiglio is known to lap Germany’s Nürburgring faster than some supercars. It comes with a 505-horsepower twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter V6 that will take you from zero to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds, with a top speed of 191 mph. This a quite a feat for $72,000.

• Read the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Full Review
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2017 Audi RS 7 Performance

0-60: 3.6 sec | 605 hp | $129,500 (Details Below):

The Audi RS 7 Performance trim is equipped with the same turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine found in the RS 7, but it’s tweaked to deliver an additional 45 horsepower. It tops out at 190 mph, and will get you to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds. When you’re not testing out its driving dynamics, you can fit the whole family and their cargo, thanks to the RS 7's hatchback design.

• Read the 2017 Audi A7 Full Review
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2017 Audi S8 Plus

0-60: 3.7 sec | 605 hp | $126,900 (Details Below):

The super luxury Audi S8 Plus starts at $115,000. The Dynamic Package, which costs an extra $1,000,  includes a sport exhaust and ceramic brakes and is capable of a 190-mph top speed. The 605-horsepower turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 goes from zero to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds. You can seat five comfortably, but cargo space is slim.

• Read the 2017 Audi A8 Full Review
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2017 BMW M3 Competition

0-60: 3.9 sec | 444 hp | $64,000 (Details Below):

The BMW M3 comes equipped with a 425-horsepower twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine. Add the $4,750 Competition package and you get 19 additional horses, 20-inch forged wheels, and a retuned suspension. It can pull off a zero to 60 mph sprint in 3.9 seconds. A six-speed manual transmission is standard. The rear seats have a reasonable amount of space for a small car.

• Read the 2017 BMW 3-Series Full Review
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2017 BMW Alpina B6 Gran Coupe

0-60: 3.7 sec | 600 hp | $122,500 (Details Below):

There are two options when it comes to the BMW 6 Series. The $122,500 limited-production Alpina B6 Gran Coupe features a 600-horsepower twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 engine. It is capable of a 200-mph top speed and goes zero to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds. The rear seats in the Gran Coupe offer more space than other 6 Series models.

For about $9,000 less ($113,700), you can get in the high-performance M6, with its 560-horsepower twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8. It comes with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission or a six-speed manual. It will get you to 60 mph in around four seconds.

• Read the 2017 BMW 6-Series Full Review
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2017 BMW M760i

0-60: 3.6 sec | 601 hp | $153,800 (Details Below):

Like the 6 Series, the BMW 7 Series also offers two obscenely fast choices, and you will enjoy spacious seats and class-topping cargo capacity. The top dog is the $153,800 M760i, with its 601-horsepower twin-turbocharged 6.6-liter V12 that can take you to 60 mph in a blazing 3.6 seconds.

The second-most powerful 7 Series, the Alpina B7, “only” has 600 horsepower and a 4.4-liter V8. However, it will still race from zero to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds. It will also save you about $17,000 ($137,000). 

• Read the 2017 BMW 7-Series Full Review
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2017 Cadillac CTS-V

0-60: 3.6 sec | 640 hp | $85,995 (Details Below):

With the highly athletic Cadillac CTS-V, you get a lot of horsepower for your money, when compared to competing models. The 640-horsepower supercharged 6.2-liter V8 can deliver you from a stop to 60 mph in about 3.6 seconds. The base CTS was the winner of our 2017 Best Luxury Midsize Car for the Money award.

• Read the 2017 Cadillac CTS Full Review
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2017 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat

0-60: 3.7 sec | 707 hp | $65,945 (Details Below):

The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is the least expensive sedan on this list, and it tops all others in horsepower. It comes equipped with a 707-horsepower 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine, which is capable of a 204-mph top speed and a 3.7-second zero-to-60 mph dash. There’s room for adults in back, and it offers a decent amount of trunk space.

• Read the 2017 Dodge Charger Full Review
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2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 S

0-60: under 4 sec | 503 hp | $72,800 (Details Below):

The $65,200 Mercedes-AMG C63 features a 469-horsepower twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 that will hit 60 mph in four seconds. The AMG C63 S, with its 500 horses, is even faster, but it costs $7,600 more. The rear seats are cramped, and cargo space is about average.

• Read the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Full Review
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2017 Mercedes-AMG CLS63 S

0-60: 3.6 sec | 577 hp | $108,900 (Details Below):

The Mercedes-AMG CLS63 S is the top-of-the-line performance trim. It’s equipped with a robust 577-horsepower turbocharged 5.5-liter V8, mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Mercedes says it accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds and has top speed of 186 mph. Rear-seat space and cargo capacity are at a minimum.

• Read the 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Full Review
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2017 Mercedes-AMG S63

0-60: 3.8 sec | 621 hp | $144,700 (Details Below):

If you were hoping for a fast Mercedes with lots of space for passengers, the S-Class offers a few options, but it will cost you. The top-of-the-line AMG S65 comes with a twin-turbocharged 621-horsepower 6.0-liter V12 engine that will take you from zero to 60 mph in around four seconds. Surprisingly, the much less expensive AMG S63 ($144,700) comes equipped with a 577-horsepower 5.5-liter V8 engine that can do it in 3.8 seconds.

• Read the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Full Review
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2017 Porsche Panamera Turbo

0-60: 3.4 sec | 550 hp | $146,900 (Details Below):

The Porsche Panamera Turbo uses a 550-horsepower 4.0-liter V8 engine to top out at 190 mph and tackle a zero-to-60-mph blitz in an incredible 3.4 seconds. This is the fastest gas-powered car on our list. Not only is it ridiculously potent and athletic, but it also offers spacious and inviting seating for all passengers, and a fair amount of trunk space. 

• Read the 2017 Porsche Panamera Full Review
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2017 Tesla Model S P100D

0-60: 2.5 sec | 691 hp | $140,000 (Details Below):

The Tesla Model S P100D, with its all-electric powertrain, undercuts the Panamera’s time by nearly a full second or more. Tesla said the top-of-the-line Model S could hit zero to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds, with standard Ludicrous speed mode and launch control.

Since then, the automaker has released an over-the-air Ludicrous Plus update, and a third-party recorded a zero-to-60-mph run that eclipsed 2.5 seconds. The Model S offers substantial cargo space and adequate room for all passengers.

• Read the 2017 Tesla Model S Full Review
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