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Sedans with the best power-to-weight ratio

We ranked 52 sedans from the 1CARS catalog by power-to-weight ratio. The Porsche Taycan leads with 301 kW/t (409 PS/t · 404 hp/t).

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Sedans with the best power-to-weight ratio

No. 1–25 of 52
  1. 1. Porsche Taycan Taycan I · 2019–present Turbo S (2024 facelift) 301 kW/t409 PS/t · 404 hp/t Specs: Porsche Taycan Turbo S (2024 facelift)
  2. 2. BMW M5 M5 F10 · 2011–2016 4.4 l Competition (F10) 285 kW/t387 PS/t · 382 hp/t Specs: BMW M5 4.4 l Competition (F10)
  3. 3. Tesla Model S 2012–2026 P90D 269 kW/t366 PS/t · 361 hp/t Specs: Tesla Model S P90D
  4. 4. Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Charger SRT Hellcat LD · 2014–2023 6.2 l SRT Hellcat V8 (707 hp) 245 kW/t332 PS/t · 328 hp/t Specs: Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat 6.2 l SRT Hellcat V8 (707 hp)
  5. 5. BMW M3 M3 (G80/G81) · 2020–present CS 230 kW/t312 PS/t · 308 hp/t Specs: BMW M3 CS
  6. 6. Maserati Quattroporte 2012–2023 Base version 210 kW/t285 PS/t · 281 hp/t Specs: Maserati Quattroporte Base version
  7. 7. BMW M3 Competition M3 Competition G80 · 2020–present 3.0 l (510 PS) 193 kW/t263 PS/t · 259 hp/t Specs: BMW M3 Competition 3.0 l (510 PS)
  8. 8. Audi A8 A8 D4 · 2009–2017 6.3 l L W12 quattro 170 kW/t231 PS/t · 228 hp/t Specs: Audi A8 6.3 l L W12 quattro
  9. 9. Ford Falcon GT Falcon XY GT and GT-HO Phase III · 1970–1971 5.8 l GT V8 351 Cleveland (XY) 169 kW/t230 PS/t · 227 hp/t Specs: Ford Falcon GT 5.8 l GT V8 351 Cleveland (XY)
  10. 10. BMW 3-Series 3 Series G20 · 2018–present 3.0 l M340i 158 kW/t215 PS/t · 212 hp/t Specs: BMW 3-Series 3.0 l M340i
  11. 11. Maserati Ghibli Ghibli (M157) · 2013–2023 3.0 l 150 kW/t204 PS/t · 201 hp/t Specs: Maserati Ghibli 3.0 l
  12. 12. BMW 5 Series 5 Series G30 · 2017–2023 3.0 l 540i 150 kW/t204 PS/t · 201 hp/t Specs: BMW 5 Series 3.0 l 540i
  13. 13. Honda Civic Type R Civic Type R FD2 · 2007–2010 Mugen RR 2.0 141 kW/t192 PS/t · 189 hp/t Specs: Honda Civic Type R Mugen RR 2.0
  14. 14. Mercedes-Benz W140 1991–1998 6.0 l 600 SE / 600 SEL (408 PS, 1991–1993) 138 kW/t187 PS/t · 185 hp/t Specs: Mercedes-Benz W140 6.0 l 600 SE / 600 SEL (408 PS, 1991–1993)
  15. 15. Edsel Corsair Corsair 1958 (Mercury-based body) 6.7 l 410 V8 four-door hardtop 134 kW/t182 PS/t · 180 hp/t Specs: Edsel Corsair 6.7 l 410 V8 four-door hardtop
  16. 16. Chevrolet Caprice Caprice II · 1971–1976 6.6 l 402 Turbo Jet V8 (SAE gross) 122 kW/t166 PS/t · 164 hp/t Specs: Chevrolet Caprice 6.6 l 402 Turbo Jet V8 (SAE gross)
  17. 17. Ford Taurus Taurus I · 1985–1991 3.0 l SHO V6 (Yamaha) 119 kW/t162 PS/t · 159 hp/t Specs: Ford Taurus 3.0 l SHO V6 (Yamaha)
  18. 18. Tesla Model 3 2016–present RWD (2023 refresh) 118 kW/t160 PS/t · 158 hp/t Specs: Tesla Model 3 RWD (2023 refresh)
  19. 19. Ford Maverick 1970–1977 4.9 l 302 Windsor V8 (2-door) 115 kW/t156 PS/t · 154 hp/t Specs: Ford Maverick 4.9 l 302 Windsor V8 (2-door)
  20. 20. Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class CLA-Class C118 · 2019–2025 CLA 250 111 kW/t151 PS/t · 148 hp/t Specs: Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class CLA 250
  21. 21. Audi A4 A4 B9 · 2015–2024 2.0 l 45 TFSI quattro 110 kW/t149 PS/t · 147 hp/t Specs: Audi A4 2.0 l 45 TFSI quattro
  22. 22. Audi A6 A6 C8 · 2018–2025 2.0 l 45 TFSI quattro 105 kW/t142 PS/t · 140 hp/t Specs: Audi A6 2.0 l 45 TFSI quattro
  23. 23. Jaguar XE XE X760 · 2015–2024 Petrol 104 kW/t142 PS/t · 140 hp/t Specs: Jaguar XE Petrol
  24. 24. Volkswagen Passat Passat B8 · 2014–2023 2.0 l TDI 103 kW/t140 PS/t · 138 hp/t Specs: Volkswagen Passat 2.0 l TDI
  25. 25. Volvo S80 S80 II · 2006–2016 2.0 l T5 101 kW/t137 PS/t · 135 hp/t Specs: Volvo S80 2.0 l T5

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Method and data

Power-to-weight is the peak power of a version divided by its kerb weight from the same specification, in kilowatts per tonne. Each model appears once, with its best version. Makers measure weight differently (EU kerb weight includes a 75 kg driver, a dry weight has no fluids), so treat small gaps with caution. How we collect and check data

Ranked: 52 of 1,149 models in the 1CARS catalog have a figure for this list.

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Questions and answers

Which sedan has the best power-to-weight ratio in the 1CARS catalog?

The Porsche Taycan (Taycan I · 2019–present), with 301 kW/t (409 PS/t · 404 hp/t). Second is the BMW M5 with 285 kW/t.

How is this ranking compiled?

Power-to-weight is the peak power of a version divided by its kerb weight from the same specification, in kilowatts per tonne. Each model appears once, with its best version. Makers measure weight differently (EU kerb weight includes a 75 kg driver, a dry weight has no fluids), so treat small gaps with caution.

Why is a model missing from the list?

A model is listed only when the 1CARS catalog has a confirmed figure for it. Models without an official figure stay out instead of getting an estimate, and the list grows as we add data. Concept cars, prototypes, one-offs and racing cars are not ranked; limited-run models are marked.