Quick sedan shortlist
Sedans under 4 seconds 0-60
Quick sedans are a sweet spot for shoppers who want daily usability with serious acceleration. This page filters sedan entries below 4 seconds.
QuickestLucid Air Sapphire1.89 sec
Slowest in this setBMW M33.9 sec
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| # | Vehicle | 0-60 | Body | Power | Drive | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucid Air Sapphire2025 Tri-motor AWD | 1.89 sec | Sedan | EV | AWD | Manufacturer claim - Lucid |
| 2 | Porsche Taycan Turbo GT2025 Tested by C/D | 1.90 sec | Sedan | EV | AWD | Tested - Car and Driver |
| 3 | Tesla Model S Plaid2025 Tri-motor AWD | 1.99 sec | Sedan | EV | AWD | Manufacturer claim - Tesla |
| 4 | BMW M3 Competition2025 xDrive automatic | 2.8 sec | Sedan | Gas | AWD | Tested - Car and Driver |
| 5 | Tesla Model 3 Performance2024 Dual-motor AWD | 2.9 sec | Sedan | EV | AWD | Manufacturer claim - Car and Driver |
| 6 | BMW M52025 Plug-in hybrid xDrive | 3.0 sec | Sedan | Plug-in hybrid | AWD | Tested - Car and Driver |
| 7 | BMW i4 M502025 Dual-motor AWD | 3.3 sec | Sedan | EV | AWD | Tested - Car and Driver |
| 8 | BMW i5 M602025 Dual-motor AWD | 3.3 sec | Sedan | EV | AWD | Tested - Car and Driver |
| 9 | Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing2025 Automatic | 3.5 sec | Sedan | Gas | RWD | Tested - Car and Driver |
| 10 | BMW M32025 Manual RWD | 3.9 sec | Sedan | Gas | RWD | Tested - Car and Driver |
Quick take
The fastest sedans here are mostly EVs and AWD performance cars. Rear-drive or manual cars may trail at launch while still offering a different driving feel.
How to read these numbers
0-60 mph times can change with tire, temperature, state of charge, launch-control mode, surface, altitude, and whether rollout is included. This page is meant for quick comparison, with source links included so you can verify the exact trim and test method.