Fastest Sedans
Car and Driver's rankings are arrived at from the results of our extensive instrumented testing of several hundred vehicles each year and from our expert editors' subjective impressions gained in real-world driving. We've ranked the fastest sedans based on their respective manufacturer's top speed claim, and gave each sedan a rating based on roughly 200 data points encompassing acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, value, and how enjoyable they are to drive. We take rankings seriously because we want you to know everything about the vehicles that you're interested in.
Top Ranked Fastest Sedans at a glance
1
2026 Lucid Air
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$72,400
EPA Est. Range
420–480 miles
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Lucid Air's big battery pack and lengthy real-world driving range capabilities help EV drivers say goodbye to range anxiety. Learn More
2
2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$102,795
EPA MPG
15 combined
C/D SAYS: A perennial C/D favorite, the 2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing blends track-annihilating skills with sedan practicality in a way few others can. Learn More
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3
2026 Porsche Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid / Turbo S E-Hybrid
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$210,150
EPA Est. Range
27–28 miles
C/D SAYS: Few sedans can master the opposing tasks of luxury cruising and high-performance driving as well as the 2026 Porsche Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid. Learn More
4
2026 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$103,250
EPA Est. Range
7 miles
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door is a full-throated and slinky sports car with some pretense of practicality. Learn More
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5
2026 Porsche Taycan
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$108,050
EPA Est. Range
252–292 miles
C/D SAYS: The Taycan provides one of the best driving experiences in the electric sedan segment — what else would you expect from Porsche? Learn More
6
2026 BMW M5
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$125,450
EPA MPG
14 combined
C/D SAYS: The BMW M5 is the biggest and heaviest that it's ever been, but a 717-hp plug-in hybrid powertrain and balanced chassis keep it a pillar of the luxury sports sedan segment. Learn More
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7
2025 BMW M8 Gran Coupe
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$142,550
EPA MPG
17 combined
C/D SAYS: Despite its misleading name, the 2025 BMW M8 Gran Coupe is a four-door sedan with all the intensity of the two-door M8—but with more room for an audience. Learn More
8
2026 Audi RS7
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$135,295
EPA MPG
16 combined
C/D SAYS: Like a prizefighter in a tuxedo, the 2026 Audi RS7 packs a burly 621-hp turbocharged V-8 in stylish tailor-fit, four-door fastback duds. Learn More
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9
2026 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$65,395
EPA MPG
18 combined
C/D SAYS: With a honed chassis, a potent twin-turbo V-6, and an available manual transmission, the 2026 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing remains a sports-sedan high mark for the modern age. Learn More
10
2026 Porsche Panamera / Panamera E-Hybrid
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$115,350
EPA MPG
21 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Porsche Panamera sits on the fence between SUV and sedan bodystyles while also providing the driving experience of a sports car. Learn More
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