We ranked every sedan from 2022 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 9.3s — well under the segment average of 13.9s. That's better than 99% of sedans.
Powered by an electric powertrain producing 1,111 horsepower, with 471 miles of range. 1/4 mile: 9.7s — 0.4s slower than the #1 spot. That's better than 99% of sedans.
Powered by a 6.2L supercharged v8 producing 807 horsepower and 707 lb-ft of torque. 1/4 mile: 10.8s — 1.1s slower than the #2 spot. That's better than 98% of sedans.
Powered by a 4.4L twin-turbocharged v8 producing 617 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque. 1/4 mile: 11.0s — 0.2s slower than the #3 spot. That's better than 98% of sedans.
Powered by a 4.4L twin-turbocharged v8 producing 627 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 11.0s 1/4 mile. That's better than 97% of sedans.
Powered by a 4.0L twin-turbo v8 producing 620 horsepower and 604 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 11.0s 1/4 mile. That's better than 97% 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 96% 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 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 — 0.5s slower than the #8 spot. That's better than 95% of sedans.
Powered by an electric powertrain producing 510 horsepower and 471 lb-ft of torque, with 315 miles of range. It delivers 11.5s 1/4 mile. That's better than 95% of sedans.
Powered by an electric powertrain producing 649 horsepower and 700 lb-ft of torque, with 277 miles of range. 1/4 mile: 11.6s — 0.1s slower than the #10 spot. That's better than 94% 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 #11 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. 1/4 mile: 12.0s — 0.3s slower than the #12 spot. That's better than 93% of sedans.
Powered by a 3.8L twin-turbo v8 producing 580 horsepower and 538 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 12.0s 1/4 mile. That's better than 93% of sedans.
Powered by a 3.6L twin-turbo v6 producing 472 horsepower and 445 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 2022
| # | Sedan | 1/4 Mile | Price | HP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2022 Tesla Model S | 9.3s | $94,990 | 1,020 hp |
| 2 | 2022 Lucid Air | 9.7s | $139,000 | 1,111 hp |
| 3 | 2022 Dodge Charger | 10.8s | $84,070 | 807 hp |
| 4 | 2022 BMW 8 Series | 11.0s | $133,000 | 617 hp |
| 5 | 2022 BMW 5 Series | 11.0s | $67,400 | 627 hp |
| 6 | 2022 Porsche Panamera | 11.0s | $88,400 | 620 hp |
| 7 | 2022 Audi RS7 | 11.0s | $118,500 | 591 hp |
| 8 | 2022 Audi RS6 | 11.0s | $118,100 | 591 hp |
| 9 | 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 11.5s | $54,950 | 603 hp |
| 10 | 2022 Tesla Model 3 | 11.5s | $54,990 | 510 hp |
| 11 | 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan | 11.6s | $102,310 | 649 hp |
| 12 | 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 11.7s | $109,800 | 603 hp |
| 13 | 2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 12.0s | $80,155 | 505 hp |
| 14 | 2022 Maserati Ghibli | 12.0s | $79,850 | 580 hp |
| 15 | 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing | 12.0s | $59,990 | 472 hp |
The Bottom Line
The 2022 Tesla Model S takes the top spot with 9.3s. The 2022 Lucid Air is a close second. All 15 sedans listed here beat the 2022 segment average of 13.9s.