08:15 15-09-2025

The five quickest cars on sale in India, tested 0–100

Autocar India’s experts tested and named the five quickest cars currently on sale in the local market. Here’s how the leaderboard stacks up.

5. BMW XM

The radical-looking XM—the only SUV in this list—is the first SUV fully developed by BMW M. It pairs a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 with a plug-in hybrid system featuring a 25.7 kWh lithium‑ion battery. Together, the setup delivers 653 hp and 800 Nm, while WLTP-rated efficiency stands at 61.9 km/l. From a standstill, it sprints to 100 km/h in just 4.44 seconds. For something this substantial, that turn of speed is striking.

4. BMW M340i

This sedan uses BMW’s celebrated 3.0-liter B58 turbocharged straight-six, sending 374 hp and 500 Nm to all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic. It stops the clock at 4.39 seconds for the 0–100 km/h run. It’s a reminder of why the B58 enjoys such a loyal following.

3. Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E-Performance

The latest AMG C 63 S stirred debate by swapping the previous twin-turbo V8 for Mercedes-AMG’s 2.0-liter “M139” turbocharged four-cylinder paired with a plug-in hybrid system. Although this setup adds more than 300 kg, it unleashes 680 hp and 1020 Nm. The super-sedan reaches 100 km/h in 3.68 seconds. Controversial on paper, decisive on the timing gear.

2. Mercedes-AMG S 63 E-Performance

Under the skin is a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 hybrid system, good for a towering 802 hp and 1430 Nm. The 0–100 km/h dash takes 3.46 seconds—remarkable given the size and heft of the AMG S 63 E-Performance. It’s opulence with a launch-control mindset.

1. BMW M8 Competition

The handsome flagship coupe takes the top spot, edging the AMG S 63 E-Performance by just 0.01 seconds in the 0–100 km/h sprint. Its time is 3.45 seconds. Power comes from a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 rated at up to 625 hp and 750 Nm, working with an 8-speed automatic that drives all four wheels. There’s a ruthless efficiency in how it converts power into pace.