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Top 10 Sports Sedans 2027

By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 4 min read
BMW M3 Competition xDrive Sedan
Direct answer

The BMW M3 Competition xDrive Sedan is the best sports sedan for 2027, followed by the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE Sedan at #2 and the Audi S5 Sedan at #3. The ranking puts real-world performance—power, drivetrain, and chassis—first, with genuine value picks placed by price and capability lower on the list.

At a glance

#PickStarting priceBest for
1BMW M3 Competition xDrive Sedan$88,600Drivers who want the benchmark sports-sedan chassis with AWD security
2Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE Sedan$88,000Buyers who want the single most powerful sedan on this list
3Audi S5 Sedan$63,600All-weather daily drivers who still want quattro AWD sport handling
4BMW M350 xDrive$65,900Buyers who want M-badge performance without the full M3 price
5Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack (4-Door Sedan)$72,995Muscle-car fans who want huge power in a practical 4-door EV
6Genesis G70$43,800Buyers who want near-luxury styling and power under $45K
7Lexus IS 350 F SPORT$49,845Buyers who want a naturally-aspirated V6 and Lexus reliability
8Subaru WRX271 hpManual-transmission fans who want AWD rally heritage
9Kia K5 GT$33,790Budget shoppers who want big turbo power for under $34K
10Volkswagen Jetta GLI$33,795First-time sports-sedan buyers on a tight budget

Pick by what you want

Best overall
BMW M3 Competition xDrive Sedan
Most powerful
Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE Sedan
Best all-weather daily driver
Audi S5 Sedan
Best value under $45K
Genesis G70
Best budget power
Kia K5 GT

The ranking

1

BMW M3 Competition xDrive Sedan

BMW M3 Competition xDrive Sedan
Answrs VerdictThe all-around sports sedan every rival is judged against
Starting price: $88,600Horsepower: 523 hp

The M3 Competition xDrive starts at $88,600 and makes 523 hp. It pairs that power with an all-wheel-drive chassis that sets the standard for the class. It is the all-around sports sedan every rival is judged against.

Go ifDrivers who want the benchmark sports-sedan chassis with AWD security
Skip ifYou want the lightest, purest version — the RWD base M3 is lighter and cheaper
Why #1 over #2: It beats the C 63 because it offers the benchmark chassis with AWD security, while the C 63 adds hybrid weight and complexity.
2

Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE Sedan

Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE Sedan
Answrs VerdictA plug-in hybrid rocket with more power than any rival here
Starting price: $88,000Horsepower: 671 hp0-60 mph: 3.3 sec

The Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE Sedan starts at $88,000 and delivers 671 hp. It hits 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds. This plug-in hybrid rocket has more power than any rival here.

Go ifBuyers who want the single most powerful sedan on this list
Skip ifYou dislike added hybrid weight and complexity over a simpler gas engine
Why #2 over #3: It beats the S5 because it offers far more power and speed, though it costs more and adds hybrid complexity.
3

Audi S5 Sedan

Audi S5 Sedan
Answrs VerdictThe confident all-weather sports sedan for daily duty
Starting price: $63,600Horsepower: 362 hp

The Audi S5 Sedan starts at $63,600 and makes 362 hp. Its quattro AWD and sport handling make it a confident all-weather sports sedan for daily duty.

Go ifAll-weather daily drivers who still want quattro AWD sport handling
Skip ifYou want M3/C63-level horsepower numbers
Why #3 over #4: It beats the M350 xDrive because it provides all-weather confidence and daily usability at a lower price, though with less power.
4

BMW M350 xDrive

BMW M350 xDrive
Answrs VerdictBMW's new entry point into M performance, for $22K less than M3
Starting price: $65,900Horsepower: 437 hp0-60 mph: 3.9 sec

The BMW M350 xDrive starts at $65,900 and makes 437 hp. It runs 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds. It is BMW's new entry point into M performance, for $22K less than the M3.

Go ifBuyers who want M-badge performance without the full M3 price
Skip ifYou need the M3 nameplate's track pedigree specifically
Why #4 over #5: It beats the Charger Daytona Scat Pack because it offers M-badge performance without the full M3 price and without relying on all-electric range.
5

Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack (4-Door Sedan)

Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack (4-Door Sedan)
Answrs VerdictThe most powerful muscle sedan, now running on electrons
Starting price: $72,995Horsepower: 670 hp0-60 mph: 3.3 sec

The Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack starts at $72,995 and makes 670 hp. It hits 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds. It is the most powerful muscle sedan, now running on electrons.

Go ifMuscle-car fans who want huge power in a practical 4-door EV
Skip ifYou don't want to rely on all-electric range for your performance car
Why #5 over #6: It beats the G70 because it offers far more power and speed in a practical 4-door EV, though at a higher price.
6

Genesis G70

Genesis G70
Answrs VerdictLuxury sports-sedan looks and feel for a near-mainstream price
Starting price: $43,800Horsepower: 300 hp

The Genesis G70 starts at $43,800 and makes 300 hp. It delivers near-luxury styling and power under $45K. It offers luxury sports-sedan looks and feel for a near-mainstream price.

Go ifBuyers who want near-luxury styling and power under $45K
Skip ifYou want AWD and V6 power standard at the base price
Why #6 over #7: It beats the IS 350 F SPORT because it provides similar power and luxury feel for less money.
7

Lexus IS 350 F SPORT

Lexus IS 350 F SPORT
Answrs VerdictThe reliable, naturally-aspirated choice in a turbocharged field
Starting price: $49,845Horsepower: 311 hp

The Lexus IS 350 F SPORT starts at $49,845 and makes 311 hp. It uses a naturally-aspirated V6 and offers Lexus reliability. It is the reliable, naturally-aspirated choice in a turbocharged field.

Go ifBuyers who want a naturally-aspirated V6 and Lexus reliability
Skip ifYou want turbocharged or hybrid-boosted power
Why #7 over #8: It beats the WRX because it offers more power and a luxury badge, though it lacks a manual transmission.
8

Subaru WRX

Subaru WRX
Answrs VerdictThe last true manual AWD rally-bred sports sedan standing
Horsepower: 271 hpTransmission: 6-speed manual (GD25 edition)

The Subaru WRX makes 271 hp and comes with a 6-speed manual in the GD25 edition. It has AWD rally heritage. It is the last true manual AWD rally-bred sports sedan standing.

Go ifManual-transmission fans who want AWD rally heritage
Skip ifYou want a 2027 price confirmed before you shop — Subaru hasn't released one
Why #8 over #9: It beats the K5 GT because it offers AWD and a manual transmission, though it has less power and no confirmed 2027 price.
9

Kia K5 GT

Kia K5 GT
Answrs VerdictThe most horsepower-per-dollar on this entire list
Starting price: $33,790Horsepower: 290 hp

The Kia K5 GT starts at $33,790 and makes 290 hp. It offers big turbo power for under $34K. It has the most horsepower-per-dollar on this entire list.

Go ifBudget shoppers who want big turbo power for under $34K
Skip ifYou want AWD — the GT is front-wheel drive only
Why #9 over #10: It beats the Jetta GLI because it offers significantly more power for a similar price.
10

Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Answrs VerdictThe cheapest honest entry into sports-sedan ownership
Starting price: $33,795Horsepower: 228 hp

The Volkswagen Jetta GLI starts at $33,795 and makes 228 hp. It is aimed at first-time sports-sedan buyers on a tight budget. It is the cheapest honest entry into sports-sedan ownership.

Go ifFirst-time sports-sedan buyers on a tight budget
Skip ifYou want to be the fastest car at the stoplight

How we ranked these

The order is decided by real-world performance first: power, drivetrain, and chassis. Genuine value picks are placed by price and capability lower on the list. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

What's the most powerful 2027 sports sedan?

The Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE, with 671 hp from its hybrid turbo-four plus electric motor.

What's the cheapest true sports sedan for 2027?

The Kia K5 GT starts at $33,790, just under the Volkswagen Jetta GLI's $33,795 starting price.

Can you still get a manual-transmission sports sedan in 2027?

Yes — the Subaru WRX still offers a 6-speed manual, including its special-edition GD25 model with 271 hp.

Horsepower at a glance

Volkswagen Jetta GLI228 hp
Subaru WRX271 hp
Kia K5 GT290 hp
Genesis G70300 hp
Lexus IS 350 F SPORT311 hp
Audi S5 Sedan362 hp
BMW M350 xDrive437 hp
BMW M3 Competition xDrive523 hp
Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack670 hp
Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance671 hp
Horsepower, as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

Official sites

Sources

Prices, specs and availability change; confirm on the official site before you buy.