These sleeper cars boast high-performance powertrains, ranging from potent V8 engines to electric motors. They have unassuming exteriors and over 600 hp, except the 2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance which manages a 0 to 60 mph sprint of 3.1 seconds with only 450 hp.
The impressive performance helps them challenge iconic sports cars like the 2024 Chevy Corvette, 2023 Audi R8, 2023 Porsche 911, 2024 Nissan GT-R, 2024 Jaguar F-Type, and many more. While most of these sleepers might not outperform these sports cars, they have impressive 0 to 60 mph acceleration times of below 3.2 seconds and otherworldly top speeds.
10 2023 Mercedes AMG EQE Sedan
0-60 MPH Acceleration: 3.2 Seconds
The 2023 Mercedes-AMG EQE Sedan is a more potent variant of the base EQE sedan. It’s less expensive than the larger AMG EQS sedan which has a steep starting MSRP of $147,550. Despite being over $10,000 cheaper, the 2023 EQE Sedan still packs a mighty punch.
Performance
| 0-60 mph | 3.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 149 mph |
| Curb Weight | 5,534 lbs. |
| Horsepower | 617-677 hp |
| Torque | 701-738 lb-ft |
| Layout | Dual motor, all-wheel drive |
The 2023 AMG EQE Sedan uses a dual motor setup, sending power to all four wheels, just like its larger sibling, the 2023 Mercedes AMG EQS sedan. This electric setup produces 617 hp in normal conditions and 677 hp with boost engaged.
9 2024 Mercedes AMG S 63 S E Performance
0-60 MPH Acceleration: 3.2 Seconds
For years, the S 63 has been the go-to high-performance luxury sedan for most well-off enthusiasts. After a two-year hiatus, the AMG S 63 is back in the Mercedes-AMG lineup. The 2024 AMG S 63 sedan showcases huge engineering improvements by utilizing the 7th-generation Mercedes-Benz S Class architecture to offer the perfect blend of luxury and performance.
Performance
| 0-60 mph | 3.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 180 mph |
| Curb Weight | 5,740 lbs. (est) |
| Horsepower | 791 hp |
| Torque | 1,055 lb-ft |
| Layout | Front engine, all-wheel drive |
Under the hood of the new Mercedes-AMG S 63 S E Performance is a familiar twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine. In addition, this Mercedes-AMG uses the help of a rear electric motor to produce 791 hp and 1,055 lb-ft of torque.
8 2023 Mercedes AMG GT 63 S
0-60 MPH Acceleration: 3.1 Seconds
The 2023 AMG GT 63 S is a modern sports sedan with impressive performance, safety technology, and luxury to make it a sensible daily driver. Despite using the E Class Wagon platform instead of the GT, the AMG GT 63 S has plenty of muscle, thanks to its twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine under the hood.
Performance
| 0-60 mph | 3.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 196 mph |
| Curb Weight | 4,751 lbs. |
| Horsepower | 630 hp |
| Torque | 664 lb-ft |
| Layout | Front engine, all-wheel drive |
The V8 produces an impressive 630 hp and 664 lb-ft of torque, allowing the 2023 AMG GT 63 S to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.1 seconds. The engine pairs with a 9-speed automatic transmission, sending power to all four wheels.
7 2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance
0-60 MPH Acceleration: 3.1 Seconds
Tesla Model 3 helps showcase how far electric vehicles have come. When the initial EV wave hit about a decade ago, EVs had quirky styling and limited range. Nowadays, EVs are among the best cars money can buy, and the Tesla Model 3 is proof.
Performance
| 0-60 mph | 3.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 162 mph |
| Curb Weight | 4,072 lbs. |
| Horsepower | 450 hp |
| Torque | 471 lb-ft |
| Layout | Dual motor, all-wheel drive |
Tesla offers three flavors of the Model 3, the base variant, Long Range, and Performance. The base variant offers good value with its 272-mile EPA range estimate and a 5.8-second 0 to 60 mph sprint. The other two variants offer additional power, with the Long-Range offering a 4.2 seconds 0 to 60 mph sprint and the Performance coming in at 3.1 seconds.
6 2024 Audi RS e-tron GT
0-60 MPH Acceleration: 3.1 Seconds
The 2024 Audi RS e-tron GT is a high-performance grand tourer that shares the same platform with the Porsche Taycan Turbo. The RS e-tron GT offers fun by the megawatt thanks to its dizzying acceleration, all-wheel drive, and potent electric powertrain.
Performance
| 0-60 mph | 3.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 155 mph |
| Curb Weight | 5,159 lbs. |
| Horsepower | 590-637 hp |
| Torque | 612 lb-ft |
| Layout | Dual motor, all-wheel drive |
Just like the 2023 Porsche Taycan, the RS e-tron GT can't match the EPA estimated range of rivals like the Tesla Model S and Lucid Air. However, it offers DC fast charging capability that allows owners to juice it up to 80% in just 23 minutes.
5 2024 BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe
0-60 MPH Acceleration: 3.0 Seconds
The 2024 M8 Competition Gran Coupe is a thrilling four-door performance car with BMW's legendary twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 motor under its hood. It takes over from its coupe and convertible 8 Series siblings, offering buyers a larger cabin with better rear passenger space and more power.
Performance
| 0-60 mph | 3.0 seconds |
| Top Speed | 190 mph |
| Curb Weight | 4,480 lbs. |
| Horsepower | 617 hp |
| Torque | 553 lb-ft |
| Layout | Front engine, all-wheel drive |
While it doesn't match the luxury offerings of the Alpina B8 Gran Coupe, the 2024 BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe has better performance, sprinting from 0 to 60 in just 3.0 seconds, 0.3 seconds faster than the Alpina.
4 2023 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid
0-60 MPH Acceleration: 3.0 Seconds
For the 2023 model year, the Panamera Turbo lineup boasts an unmistakable road presence and a potent turbocharged V8. The 2023 Porsche Panamera is available as a four-door sedan or wagon and boasts a front-mounted engine, unlike its two-door Porsche siblings.
Performance
| 0-60 mph | 3.0 seconds |
| Top Speed | 196 mph |
| Curb Weight | 6,195 lbs. |
| Horsepower | 690 hp |
| Torque | 641 lb-ft |
| Layout | Front engine, all-wheel drive |
The 2023 Porsche Panamera Turbo lineup gets a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine with 620 ponies in the standard Turbo variant. However, the 2023 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid ups the ante with 690 hp, thanks to the help of an electric motor.
3 2023 Porsche Taycan Turbo S
0-60 MPH Acceleration: 2.6 Seconds
The 2023 Porsche Taycan Turbo S is a fun-to-drive four-seat electric car with sports car driving characteristics. While it can't match the maximum EPA estimated range of rivals like the Lucid Air and Tesla Model S, the Taycan Turbo S drives with imperious confidence and control. To offset the lower-than-average range, Porsche fits super quick charging in all Taycan models.
Performance
| 0-60 mph | 2.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 161 mph |
| Curb Weight | 5,101 lbs. |
| Horsepower | 750 hp |
| Torque | 774 lb-ft |
| Layout | Dual motor, all-wheel drive |
The 2023 Taycan Turbo S sits at the top of the lineup, boasting a peak output of 750 hp and 774 lb-ft of torque from its dual motor setup. In addition to the impressive performance, the 2023 Taycan Turbo S adds a synthetic suede steering wheel, carbon ceramic brakes, and 18-way power-adjustable front seats.
2 2023 Tesla Model S Plaid
0-60 MPH Acceleration: 1.99 Seconds
Nowadays, Tesla offers a large selection of vehicles, making it easy to forget that the Model S was the car that made the brand practical and desirable. The 2023 Tesla Model S still reigns as one of the best luxury EV sedans on the market thanks to its impressive range, performance, and technology.
Performance
| 0-60 mph | 1.99 seconds |
| Top Speed | 200 mph |
| Curb Weight | 4,766 lbs. |
| Horsepower | 1,020 hp |
| Torque | 1,050 lb-ft |
| Layout | Tri-motor, all-wheel drive |
For the 2023 model year, the Model S has two trim options: the base and the Plaid. The Plaid variant sits at the top of the lineup, offering the best performance thanks to a tri-motor setup. It produces an impressive 1,020 hp, enough to rocket the 2023 Tesla Model S Plaid from 0 to 60 mph in 1.99 seconds and reach a 200-mph top speed.
1 2024 Lucid Air Sapphire
0-60 MPH Acceleration: 1.8 Seconds
The Air is the brand's first luxury electric sedan with sleek styling and high-quality materials. Like most of its rivals, the 2024 Lucid Air boasts an open, airy cabin with high-tech features that replace old-school buttons and dials with large screens.
Performance
| 0-60 mph | 1.8 seconds |
| Top Speed | 205 mph |
| Curb Weight | 5,203 lbs. |
| Horsepower | 1,234 hp |
| Torque | 1,430 lb-ft |
| Layout | Tri-motor, all-wheel drive |
The 2024 Lucid Air lineup consists of five trims, all with varying ranges and horsepower figures. At the top of the lineup is the Air Sapphire, which uses the brand's first three-motor powertrain with 1,234 hp, a 205-mph top speed, and a $249,000 starting price.