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Five sedans faster than the Dodge Charger Scat Pack to 97 km/h

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Discover five sedans that outpace the Dodge Charger Scat Pack to 97 km/h, from BMW M3 Competition and Audi RS 3 to Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing and AMG C 63.
Michael Powers, Editor

The latest Dodge Charger Scat Pack remains one of the quickest American sedans, reaching 97 km/h in 3.9 seconds. Still, global manufacturers offer models that get there even faster and reset the bar for performance four-doors. Experts at SPEEDME.RU selected five cars that outpace the Charger Scat Pack off the line while showcasing very different paths to high performance.

BMW M3 Competition (3.8 s)

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The standard M3 trails the Dodge only marginally, but the Competition version steps ahead with confidence. Output climbs to 503 hp, and the twin-turbo inline-six’s surgically clean delivery sends the sedan to 97 km/h in 3.8 seconds. In xDrive form, that time falls to 3.4 seconds, placing the M3 among the quickest all-wheel-drive sedans in its class.

Its price sits well above the Dodge, yet the blend of sheer pace and engineering depth makes the premium feel earned.

Audi RS 3 (3.6 s)

The most compact sedan here comes with a distinctive turbocharged five-cylinder producing 394 hp and all-wheel drive, sprinting to 97 km/h in 3.6 seconds. Lighter, shorter, and more immediate in its reactions, the RS 3 behaves like a pocket supercar. The advantage over the Charger is clear not only off the line—the little Audi feels especially lively in everyday city driving.

Porsche Panamera GTS (3.6 s)

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The Panamera GTS blends a 4.0-liter V8, all-wheel drive, and crisp transmission tuning. With the Sport Chrono package, it clocks 3.6 seconds to 97 km/h. Despite its premium status, the pace is striking for such a large sedan. In the pricier E-Hybrid versions, the time improves to 2.8 seconds, effectively pushing the Panamera into super-sedan territory.

Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing (3.4 s)

The only U.S. sedan here that confidently challenges the Europeans. Its supercharged V8 delivers 668 hp, making it one of the last purely gasoline hyper-sedans. The 3.4-second run comes with the automatic, yet a manual gearbox is available—a rarity in the segment. Even with rear-wheel drive, it feels planted and reassuring at speed, with a refreshingly analog character.

Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance (3.3 s)

The quickest of the group. This intricate hybrid pairs a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with a powerful electric motor for a combined 671 hp. All-wheel drive and immense torque catapult the sedan to 97 km/h in 3.3 seconds. It fuses environmental trends with extreme pace, edging the Charger Scat Pack by almost two-thirds of a second.

Conclusion

Although the Charger Scat Pack remains a standout for its performance-to-price balance, the global sport-sedan field offers far quicker options. German entries showcase technological finesse, Cadillac doubles down on a classic power-first recipe, and the hybrid AMG proves that cutting-edge systems now underpin the fiercest acceleration. For buyers who prize the sprint, today’s alternatives to the Dodge look convincingly compelling.