We ranked every sedan from 2020 with a verified quarter-mile time. Here are the 15 quickest.
Powered by an electric powertrain producing 778 horsepower and 841 lb-ft of torque, with 348 miles of range. It takes the top spot with the quickest 1/4 mile of 10.5s — well under the segment average of 14.1s. That's better than 99% of sedans.
Powered by a 4.4L twin-turbocharged v8 producing 617 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque. 1/4 mile: 11.0s — 0.5s slower than the #1 spot. That's better than 99% of sedans.
Powered by a 6.3L v12 producing 680 horsepower and 514 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 11.0s 1/4 mile. That's better than 99% of sedans.
Powered by a 4.0L v8 twin-turbo producing 591 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 11.0s 1/4 mile. That's better than 98% of sedans.
Powered by a 4.0L v8 twin-turbo producing 591 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 11.0s 1/4 mile. That's better than 98% of sedans.
Powered by a 4.4L twin-turbocharged v8 producing 600 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 11.0s 1/4 mile. That's better than 97% of sedans.
Powered by a 6.2L supercharged v8 producing 707 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. 1/4 mile: 11.2s — 0.2s slower than the #6 spot. That's better than 97% of sedans.
Powered by a 4.0L twin-turbo v8 producing 680 horsepower and 626 lb-ft of torque. 1/4 mile: 11.4s — 0.2s slower than the #7 spot. That's better than 96% of sedans.
Powered by a 4.0L twin-turbo v8 producing 603 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque. 1/4 mile: 11.5s — 0.1s slower than the #8 spot. That's better than 96% of sedans.
Powered by an electric powertrain producing 480 horsepower and 471 lb-ft of torque, with 299 miles of range. 1/4 mile: 11.6s — 0.1s slower than the #9 spot. That's better than 95% of sedans.
Powered by a 4.0L twin-turbo v8 producing 603 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque. 1/4 mile: 11.7s — 0.1s slower than the #10 spot. That's better than 95% of sedans.
Powered by a 4.0L twin-turbo v8 producing 503 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. 1/4 mile: 11.9s — 0.2s slower than the #11 spot. That's better than 94% of sedans.
Powered by a 4.4L twin-turbocharged v8 producing 600 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. 1/4 mile: 12.0s — 0.1s slower than the #12 spot. That's better than 94% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.9L twin-turbocharged v6 producing 505 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 12.0s 1/4 mile. That's better than 93% of sedans.
Powered by a 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6 producing 444 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 12.0s 1/4 mile. That's better than 93% of sedans.
Full Comparison: Fastest Sedans by 1/4 Mile Time in 2020
| # | Sedan | 1/4 Mile | Price | HP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020 Tesla Model S | 10.5s | $74,990 | 778 hp |
| 2 | 2020 BMW 5 Series | 11.0s | $64,900 | 617 hp |
| 3 | 2020 Ferrari GTC4Lusso | 11.0s | $300,000 | 680 hp |
| 4 | 2020 Audi RS6 | 11.0s | $109,600 | 591 hp |
| 5 | 2020 Audi RS7 | 11.0s | $113,900 | 591 hp |
| 6 | 2020 BMW 8 Series | 11.0s | $130,000 | 600 hp |
| 7 | 2020 Dodge Charger | 11.2s | $69,645 | 707 hp |
| 8 | 2020 Porsche Panamera | 11.4s | $87,200 | 680 hp |
| 9 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 11.5s | $54,250 | 603 hp |
| 10 | 2020 Tesla Model 3 | 11.6s | $54,990 | 480 hp |
| 11 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 11.7s | $94,250 | 603 hp |
| 12 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 11.9s | $41,400 | 503 hp |
| 13 | 2020 BMW 7 Series | 12.0s | $141,300 | 600 hp |
| 14 | 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 12.0s | $74,740 | 505 hp |
| 15 | 2020 BMW 2 Series | 12.0s | $83,600 | 444 hp |
The Bottom Line
The 2020 Tesla Model S takes the top spot with 10.5s. The 2020 BMW 5 Series is a close second. All 15 sedans listed here beat the 2020 segment average of 14.1s.