We ranked every sedan from 2021 with a verified quarter-mile time. Here are the 15 quickest.
Powered by an electric powertrain producing 1,020 horsepower and 1,050 lb-ft of torque, with 396 miles of range. It takes the top spot with the quickest 1/4 mile of 9.2s — well under the segment average of 14.0s. That's better than 99% of sedans.
Powered by a 6.2L supercharged v8 producing 797 horsepower and 707 lb-ft of torque. 1/4 mile: 10.9s — 1.7s slower than the #1 spot. That's better than 99% of sedans.
Powered by a 4.0L twin-turbo v8 producing 620 horsepower and 604 lb-ft of torque. 1/4 mile: 11.0s — 0.1s slower than the #2 spot. 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 4.0L v8 twin-turbo producing 591 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 11.0s 1/4 mile. That's better than 97% 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 an electric powertrain producing 510 horsepower and 471 lb-ft of torque, with 315 miles of range. 1/4 mile: 11.5s — 0.5s slower than the #6 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. It delivers 11.5s 1/4 mile. That's better than 96% of sedans.
Powered by a 4.0L twin-turbo v8 producing 603 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque. 1/4 mile: 11.7s — 0.2s slower than the #8 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 #9 spot. That's better than 95% of sedans.
Powered by a 3.8L twin-turbo v8 producing 580 horsepower and 538 lb-ft of torque. 1/4 mile: 12.0s — 0.1s slower than the #10 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 94% of sedans.
Powered by a 4.4L twin-turbocharged v8 producing 612 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 12.0s 1/4 mile. That's better than 93% of sedans.
Powered by a 4.4L twin-turbocharged v8 producing 523 horsepower and 553 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 405 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 12.0s 1/4 mile. That's better than 92% of sedans.
Full Comparison: Fastest Sedans by 1/4 Mile Time in 2021
| # | Sedan | 1/4 Mile | Price | HP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2021 Tesla Model S | 9.2s | $79,990 | 1,020 hp |
| 2 | 2021 Dodge Charger | 10.9s | $79,595 | 797 hp |
| 3 | 2021 Porsche Panamera | 11.0s | $87,550 | 620 hp |
| 4 | 2021 Audi RS6 | 11.0s | $110,000 | 591 hp |
| 5 | 2021 Audi RS7 | 11.0s | $114,000 | 591 hp |
| 6 | 2021 BMW 5 Series | 11.0s | $65,700 | 600 hp |
| 7 | 2021 Tesla Model 3 | 11.5s | $49,990 | 510 hp |
| 8 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 11.5s | $55,300 | 603 hp |
| 9 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 11.7s | $109,800 | 603 hp |
| 10 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 11.9s | $41,600 | 503 hp |
| 11 | 2021 Maserati Ghibli | 12.0s | $74,390 | 580 hp |
| 12 | 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 12.0s | $79,350 | 505 hp |
| 13 | 2021 BMW 8 Series | 12.0s | $139,900 | 612 hp |
| 14 | 2021 BMW 7 Series | 12.0s | $103,100 | 523 hp |
| 15 | 2021 BMW 2 Series | 12.0s | $58,900 | 405 hp |
The Bottom Line
The 2021 Tesla Model S takes the top spot with 9.2s. The 2021 Dodge Charger is a close second. All 15 sedans listed here beat the 2021 segment average of 14.0s.