Most Powerful Cars
Vehicles ranked by the highest power output our sources publish for the model year.
99 vehicles
- 2024 Porsche 911
Coupe, Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Hybrid
3.0L twin-turbocharged flat-6 (Boxer) · 389 hp (290 kW) to 641 hp (478 kW) · Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) - 2024 Nissan Ariya
SUV, Electric
Dual externally excited synchronous motors with e-4ORCE all-wheel drive · 239 hp (178 kW) to 389 hp (290 kW) · Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD
272 mi (438 km) to 304 mi (489 km) range - 2024 Toyota GR Supra
Coupe, Gasoline
3.0L twin-scroll turbocharged inline-6 (B58) · 382 hp (285 kW) · RWD
26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) - 2024 Kia EV9
SUV, Electric
Dual-motor AWD with 800V ultra-fast charging · 380 hp (283 kW) · AWD
304 mi (489 km) range - 2026 Jetour T1 i-DM
SUV, Plug-in hybrid
1.5L 4-cylinder Turbocharged Dual-Motor Kunpeng Super Hybrid C-DM · 375 hp (280 kW) · AWD
41 mpg (5.8 L/100 km) to 40 mpg (5.9 L/100 km) - 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS
Sedan, Electric
Permanently excited synchronous electric motor (EVA2 platform) · 355 hp (265 kW) to 516 hp (385 kW) · Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
345 mi (555 km) to 352 mi (566 km) range - 2026 Cadillac CT5
Sedan, Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 6.2L 8-cylinder supercharged (SIDI) · 237 hp (177 kW) to 668 hp (498 kW) · Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) - 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser
SUV, Hybrid
2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged i-FORCE MAX Hybrid · 326 hp (243 kW) · 4WD
23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) - 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV
SUV, Electric
GM Ultium Electric Motor AWD · 213 hp (159 kW) to 288 hp (215 kW) · Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD
307 mi (494 km) to 319 mi (513 km) range - 2024 Honda Prologue
SUV, Electric
Dual AC permanent magnet electric motors (Ultium EV architecture) · 212 hp (158 kW) to 288 hp (215 kW) · Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD
281 mi (452 km) range - 2024 Leapmotor C16
SUV, Varies by configuration: Electric, Plug-in hybrid
800V High-Voltage Silicon Carbide Electric Drive Architecture · 228 hp (170 kW) to 288 hp (215 kW) · RWD
44 mpg (5.4 L/100 km) - 2024 Jeep Gladiator
Pickup, Gasoline
3.6L 6-cylinder Pentastar V6 24V VVT · 286 hp (213 kW) · 4WD
19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) - 2024 Volkswagen ID.4
SUV, Electric
Rear permanent magnet synchronous motor (APP 550 EV drive) · 282 hp (210 kW) to 335 hp (250 kW) · Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
263 mi (423 km) to 291 mi (468 km) range - 2024 Tesla Model 3
Sedan, Electric
Rear permanent magnet synchronous AC electric motor · 279 hp (208 kW) to 510 hp (380 kW) · Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
272 mi (438 km) to 341 mi (549 km) range - 2024 Hongqi H9
Sedan, Gasoline
3.0L V6 Supercharged Direct Injection with 48V Mild Hybrid · 248 hp (185 kW) to 279 hp (208 kW) · RWD
33 mpg (7.1 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) - 2024 BMW 3 Series
Sedan, Gasoline
2.0L 4-cylinder BMW TwinPower Turbo (B48) · 255 hp (190 kW) to 382 hp (285 kW) · Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km) - 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Sedan, Gasoline
2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged with 48V Mild Hybrid EQ Boost · 255 hp (190 kW) · Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km) - 2024 Deepal SL03
Sedan, Electric
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Rear Electric Motor · 215 hp (160 kW) to 255 hp (190 kW) · RWD
320 mi (515 km) to 438 mi (705 km) range - 2024 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max
SUV, Gasoline
2.0L 4-cylinder TGDI Turbocharged Acteco · 251 hp (187 kW) · Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD
29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km) to 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) - 2024 Lexus RX
SUV, Hybrid
2.5L 4-cylinder with Lexus Hybrid Drive (RX 350h) · 245 hp (183 kW) to 366 hp (273 kW) · AWD
36 mpg (6.5 L/100 km) - 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI
Hatchback, Gasoline
2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged DOHC 16V (EA888 evo4) · 241 hp (180 kW) · FWD
28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) - 2024 BYD Han
Sedan, Varies by configuration: Electric, Plug-in hybrid
Blade Battery High-Performance Permanent Magnet Electric Motor · 194 hp (145 kW) to 510 hp (380 kW) · Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD
56 mpg (4.2 L/100 km) - 2024 Geely Monjaro
SUV, Gasoline
2.0L 4-cylinder Drive-E Turbocharged Direct Injection · 215 hp (160 kW) to 235 hp (175 kW) · Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD
32 mpg (7.3 L/100 km) to 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km) - 2024 Changan CS75 Plus
SUV, Gasoline
BlueCore 2.0L Turbocharged High-Pressure Direct Injection · 185 hp (138 kW) to 229 hp (171 kW) · FWD
34 mpg (6.9 L/100 km) to 30 mpg (7.9 L/100 km)