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.
What this comparison shows
Use this shortlist to scan sedans under 4 seconds 0-60 across sedan with ev, gas, plug-in hybrid. It is most useful as a starting point before opening the full comparison table.
This page is intentionally narrow: it compares the current 0-60 mph rows in the 0-60 Battle database, keeps the source type visible, and links each row back to the original source. It is a fast screening page, not a replacement for a full road test or manufacturer specification sheet.
| # | 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.
Source notes
Rows on this page include 7 tested entries, 3 manufacturer claims. Tested numbers usually carry the most context, but even a tested result can shift with tires, weather, road surface, battery state, fuel level, and launch procedure.
If two vehicles are within a few tenths of a second, treat them as close for everyday use unless the same publication tested both under similar conditions. A small 0-60 gap can be less important than braking, range, cargo space, tire cost, towing, fuel economy, or how easy the quick trim is to buy.
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.
- Use the Source column to separate instrumented tests from manufacturer claims.
- Use the Body and Power columns to avoid comparing vehicles with totally different jobs.
- Open the full table if you need filters for make, origin, model year, or maximum 0-60 time.
0-60 ranking FAQ
Why can 0-60 times vary by source?
0-60 mph results can vary by trim, tire, battery state, weather, road surface, launch-control setup, and whether the test includes rollout.
Should I use 0-60 mph as the only buying metric?
No. It is useful for quick acceleration comparison, but shoppers should also compare braking, handling, range, fuel economy, cargo space, reliability, and price.