These luxury sedans may be fit for a king, but step on the gas pedal and you’ll be able to put true supercars in your rear mirror.
Luxury sedans are the ultimate manifestations of power, opulence, and sophistication even though they are currently being overshadowed by luxury SUVs. However, these superfast yet bulky SUVs aren’t able to deliver the finesse and panache luxury sports sedans offer. Due to this reason, enthusiasts who long for the supreme conflation of performance, splendor, and driving dynamics, stick to luxury sedans that give equal emphasis to both driver’s engagement and occupants’ comfort.
Hence, we have put together the most vigorous 4-door performance cars a.k.a. high-performance luxury sedans that churn out humongous amounts of horsepower, the most powerful of them even exceeding the 1000-hp mark. These include traditional gas-powered sedans that are currently at the acme of their evolution process, plug-in hybrids that generate impetus both ways and ultra-futuristic EVs that stupefy us with their cataclysmic acceleration.
10. 2022+ Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing – 668 Horsepower
The Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is the last of not just one, but two dying breeds of automotive excellence and surely among the best of them. Firstly, this Blackwing is the last V8-powered V car from Cadillac as the brand is transitioning to high-performance EVs. Moreover, this Stentorian super-sedan is offered with a 6-speed stick shift which is not a common sight now. The powerhouse under its hood is a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 that pumps out 668 horses and allows this varmint to gallop to 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds.
9. 2024 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance Sedan – 671 Horsepower
Mercedes C63 AMGs used to be ferocious twin-turbo V8-powered beasts, but that isn’t the case now. In the process of complying with emission norms and systematically transitioning to EVs, Mercedes has finally equipped their latest top-end compact sedan with a 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid powertrain. The latest and arguably the greatest Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance comes powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 engine mated to a hybrid drive unit, generating a whopping combined 671 horsepower. This combo propels this cute little monster to 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds.
8. 2023 Mercedes-AMG EQE Sedan – 677 Horsepower
The first contender from the coterie of EVs on the list of high-powered sedans is the 2023 Mercedes-AMG EQE Sedan. This lustrous luxury sedan from the three-pointed star is the trickled-down version of the electric S-Class,the EQS sedan. The AMG EQE is powered by a dual-motor powertrain producing 617 ponies as standard which is boosted to 677 horsepower for a brief period of time by the Race Start feature. This puissant and polished electric sedan can effortlessly charge to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds.
7. 2021+ Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive – 690 Horsepower
This 4-door Porsche has a reputation for delivering thrills and chills similar to a Porsche 911 in the form of an uber-luxurious sedan. The Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive is the most powerful and palatial Panamera ever produced. Its powertrain consists of a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine coalesced with an electric motor, cranking out 690 horses. This splendid powertrain propels the ritzy sedan to 60 mph in just 3.1 seconds.
6. 2020+ Porsche Taycan Turbo S – 750 Horsepower
If the posh and palatial Panamera isn’t powerful or agile enough for you, this electric Porsche is the 4-door sedan you should buy. The Porsche Taycan Turbo S draws energy from two electric motors buzzing to put out a total of 616 horsepower which is upped to 750 horses with overboost. This gargantuan power output translates to a 0-60 time of no more than 2.6 seconds. Furthermore, the Porsche Taycan is eulogized as a true Porsche by enthusiasts around the globe in terms of handling and driving dynamics.
5. 2023 Mercedes-AMG EQS Sedan – 751 Horsepower
The Mercedes-AMG EQS Sedan is the electrified incarnation of the iconic S-Class, renowned as one of the best luxury sedans on planet Earth. This top-of-the-line Mercedes EV is a tech-filled ultra-luxury sedan powered by two AMG-specific electric motors capable of producing 649 horsepower in tandem as standard. However, just like the EQE sedan, the Race Start function here boosts the output to 751 horsepower. This svelte and swift-footed sedan can blast off to 60 mph in merely 3.4 seconds.
4. 2022-2023 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Jailbreak – 807 Horsepower
Dodge is one of the last brands staying true to its heritage and pushing out bonkers drag rockets with colossal, gas-guzzling engines under their hoods. The Charger is truly a supercar-slaying four-door sedan in terms of acceleration and the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Jailbreak marks the zenith of the model’s evolution as it is getting electrified for 2024. Under the hood, it houses a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 motor cranking out a total of 807 horses and capable of catapulting this beast to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds.
3. 2023 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance – 831 Horsepower
Armed with a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine and an electric motor, the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance is the most powerful Mercedes-Benz in the U.S. since the AMG One hypercar isn’t coming to American shores. This suave and swaggering four-door super-sedan is Mercedes’ first plug-in hybrid, and it is a rocket ship putting out a total of 831 horsepower. Acceleration is supersonic as this terrific 4-door coupe can complete a 0-60 sprint in 2.6 seconds.
2. 2021+ Tesla Model S Plaid – 1,020 Horsepower
The Tesla Model S is a name synonymous with hypersonic acceleration and the latest, state-of-the-art Tesla Model S Plaid takes it up a notch with its brain-freezing 0-60 time of 1.99 seconds. Three electric motors work in unison to yield a total of 1,020 horsepower and this vigor is transmitted to all four wheels through an all-wheel-drivetrain. While its interior doesn’t justify the $108K starting price, the Tesla Model S Plaid is surely a dexterous, nimble, and zippy sedan you can get for the money.
1. 2023 Lucid Air Sapphire – 1,200 Horsepower
Lucid Motors gained some attention after unveiling their first car, the Lucid Air back in 2022 and for the 2023 model year, they introduced the Lucid Air Sapphire, the new flag bearer of the brand. This fleet-footed super-sedan has three electric motors outputting a whopping 1,200 horsepower, whizzing it to 60 mph in a staggering 1.89 seconds. This majestic sedan from a newcomer brand currently sits on top of the hierarchy of high-performance luxury sedans.