Electric cars are effortlessly fast, but they can be dull. Thenew Porsche Taycanis an electric four-door sedan with a clear focus on performance, but the base model’s top speed of 143 mph will cost $99,400. Instead of wasting your money, you could save thousands on a used car that will keep up with the German sports car, or leave it eating dust.
While thePorsche Taycan Turboreaches speeds of 162 mph, and other electric cars, like thePolestar 4performance, are brilliant, they’re ridiculously expensive. We’ve compiled this list of fast sedans costing less than $25,000, so nobody gets left behind. Plus, you won’t need to worry abouthow to extend EV the battery rangeevery time you drive.
2025 Porsche Taycan
The Porsche Taycan is an electric four-door sports sedan, and one of the German automaker’s first modern EVs. Sports-tuned suspension and variable drive modes bring the performance expected from a Porsche, while the battery delivers instant power.
In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturer websites and Kelley Blue Book. We only included used four-door sedans with top speeds of 143 mph or more to compete with the Porsche Taycan.
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12016 Lexus GS 350
Top Speed: 143 mph
Starting strong with a reliable Japanese car, the 2016 Lexus GS 350 is an elegant sedan with a wild side. Matching the Taycan’s top speed of 143 mph, this fast sedan packs a beefy engine that will take most sports car owners by surprise.
Performance Specifications
3.5-liter V6
Transmission
8-speed auto
Horsepower
Rear-wheel drive
5.7 seconds
With rear-wheel drive and a 5.7-second sprint to 60 mph, the GS is aLexus model you should buy used. Prices for a 2016 model sit around $17,000, which gets you a luxury interior and a car that stands out in a sea of German cars.
22019 Hyundai Elantra Sport
Top Speed: 145 mph
Another unexpectedly fast car is the 2019 Hyundai Elantra Sport. Sport variants use a 1.6-liter engine that pumps out 201 horses for a top speed of 145 mph. Sharp styling and dual exhaust hint at the performance of this Korean sedan, but nobody would expect it to even race a Porsche, never mind overtake one.
7-speed auto
Front-wheel drive
7.7 seconds
Since these were pretty affordable from new, the used price is even more attractive. You could pick up a 2019 Elantra Sport for $14,195, but there are more powerful options on this list for less.
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32015 Hyundai Genesis
Top Speed: 149 mph
Following on from the Elantra is an executive sedan from Hyundai. Before branching out to become its own brand, the Genesis was a magnificent car that topped out at 149 mph. In an attempt to break into the luxury market, Hyundai made the Genesis a flagship model, wedging a powerful 3.8-liter V6 into a premium shell, and it worked.
3.8-liter V6
6.5 seconds
Since then, Genesis has become its own brand, dropping the value of a Hyundai Genesis sedan. That’s good news for drivers who a fast, comfortable cruiser. A good 2015 one could be less than $10,500.
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42012 BMW 535i Gran Turismo
Top Speed: 150 mph
Stepping up a class in the executive sedan segment is the 2012 BMW 5 Series. There are a few engines available, but the 3-liter V6 in the 535i Gran Turismo caught our attention. BMW’s xDrive all-wheel-drive system helps the heavy sedan off the line and keeps it going up to a top speed of 150 mph.
3-liter V6
All-wheel drive
6.1 seconds
Whether you’re racing a Porsche or just going for groceries, the smooth eight-speed auto and lush interior will do it in style. Prices for premium German cars typically hold their value, but you may get a 535i grand touring with xDrive for $8,224.
52017 Audi S6
Top Speed: 155 mph
This one is made to be a sports car, so it’s no surprise it has a potent engine with a top speed of 155 mph. The Audi S6 is a 4-liter V8-powered barge that reaches 60 mph from a standstill in just 4.4 seconds. Audi’s Quattro all-wheel-drive system is one of the best in the world, and the DSG gearbox is often deemed the best, too.
4-liter V8
4.4 seconds
Clearly, this fast sedan has a lot going for it, which is why it’s still $22,061 for a 2017 Audi S6, but it’s certainly high-value and worth every cent.
62015 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG
There’s no denying the Germans know how to make a performance car. We’ve already seen a BMW and an Audi. Now it’s time for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG. Matching the top speed of the S6 before it, we’ve ranked this higher due to its bigger 6.3-liter V8 which, strangely, only produces one more unit of horsepower than the Audi.
6.3-liter V8
Even so, the C 63 AMG promises to be more thrilling, with all that power being sent to the rear wheels. It’s also retaining its value, but you can get a 2015 model for just over $20,000, which is a great price for a performance car that’s built around the engine.
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72014 Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG
Similar to the above, the Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG is limited to a top speed of 155 mph. Despite its slightly smaller engine, this E-class squeezes 550 hp from the V8, which drives all four wheels, resulting in an eye-watering 0-60 mph time of just 3.6 seconds – the quickest on our list.
5.5-liter V8
3.6 seconds
An E 63 will cost you more than a C 63. A 2014 version is $21,608. That’s not cheap, but it isn’t unreasonable compared to other entries coming up.
82014 Infiniti Q50 S
Top Speed: 173 mph
Replacing the popular G series, the Infiniti Q50 modernized the sports sedan with direct adaptive steering for better handling, and a new top speed of 173 mph. Like other Japanese brands, Infiniti cars are built to last. We’ve seen owners withQ50’s over 200,000 miles have no issuesat all.
4.9 seconds
What’s more impressive is the hybrid V6 engine stuffed into this sensible sedan, taking the total output to 360 hp for less than $20,000.
92016 Jaguar XJR
Top Speed: 174 mph
With a top speed of 174 mph, the Jaguar XJR brings a touch of British elegance and hidden power. Its reserved exterior blends into city traffic, though the rumble of a supercharged 5-liter V8 might give it away. 550 hp is sent through the rear-wheels for a guaranteed good time, and you’ll reach highway speeds effortlessly.
5-liter supercharged V8
If the sound of a supercharged V8 isn’t tempting enough, the used price will be. A 2016 Jaguar XJR is available for just $21,247. That’s a bigger engine, more power, and an equal 0-60 mph time to the more expensive Audi S6.
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102016 Maserati Ghibli S Q4
Top Speed: 175 mph
Taking the top spot as the best used car alternative to the Porsche Taycan is the 2016 Maserati Ghibli S. This is the ultimate sleeper sedan, packing a 3-liter V6 Ferrari engine into a beautiful Italian body. The most alluring part of this is being able to get a Ferrari engine for just $16,897.
4.8 seconds
The most alluring part of this is being able to get a Ferrari engine for just $16,897, but the 8-speed auto and AWD are great perks. It will pass the Taycan and keep going up to 175 mph.
