RANKING EVERY CAR WE DROVE IN 2025 BY 0-60 TIMES

When CarBuzz began testing new vehicles for acceleration from zero to 60 mph, we were excited to be able to compile a list at each year's end ranking the quickest vehicles tested according to the industry benchmark. The 2025 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance 4-Door Coupe became the quickest car we tested in 2024 with a sprint time of 2.68 seconds, while the 2025 Nissan Kicks was the slowest at 9.2 seconds.

2025 was off to a hot start, as both the quickest and slowest car records were already dethroned halfway through the year when we published our mid-year results. There was a bit of a shakeup on the list as the year progressed, however. Here is every car we tested in calendar year 2025, ranked by 0–60 mph times.

The Double Digit Club

A Cheap Crossover And A PHEV Supercar

• 2025 McLaren Artura Spider (EV Mode): 14.87 seconds
• 2026 Nissan Kicks: 10.53 seconds

We mentioned that there is technically a new vehicle rounding out the bottom of our list, but it's actually the same car as last year in a different configuration. Two vehicles were slower than the 2025 Nissan Kicks SR FWD (9.2 seconds) from last year, but the 2026 Nissan Kicks SR AWD set a new record for leisurely acceleration, taking 10.53 seconds to hit 60 mph. The additional weight of the all-wheel-drive system, with no additional power from the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, resulted in the 10-seconds-plus time.

The Kicks can take solace in knowing it's not the only double-digit car we tested, at least technically. In addition to testing cars for their quickest possible acceleration, we also like to observe how plug-in hybrids get to 60 mph in electric mode, especially if the car lets you go full throttle without kicking on the engine. Of the PHEVs we tested in 2025, the 2025 McLaren Artura Spider was the slowest in EV mode, which isn't surprising given it only generates 94 hp from its electric motor. 0-60 took 14.87 seconds, meaning the Kicks could actually beat this six-figure supercar in a drag race if it didn't use the gasoline engine.

Nine-Second Misers

One Cheap, One Pricey

• 2026 GMC Terrain: 9.92 seconds
• 2025 Kia K4: 9.58 seconds
• 2025 BMW M5 Sedan (EV Mode): 9.07 seconds

Before the Kicks came back in for testing and retook its spot as our slowest car, that spot belonged to the 2026 GMC Terrain Denali. Even for its segment, which is not known for performance, the Terrain's 1.5-liter turbo-four with 175 hp is not a powerhouse. With the Denali trim's standard AWD and eight-speed transmission, it sluggishly plods off the line to 60 mph in 9.92 seconds, barely breaking the 10-second barrier. Terrain models with FWD come with a continuously variable transmission, and we wonder if it would be quicker or slower than the eight-speed and AWD combination. We'd be more willing to forgive this lackluster acceleration time if the Terrain Denali didn't cost $45,310, as tested.

We only had one other vehicle in the nine-second range, the 2025 Kia K4 GT-Line at 9.58 seconds. This one is far more excusable though, because this was the non-turbo model with 147 hp and an as-tested price of just $28,345. We don't mind if a car is slow, but if it's slow and expensive, that's a poor combination. Lastly, the 2025 BMW M5 also slots in here (9.07 seconds), but only when operating in EV-only mode, where it produces 194 hp.

Eight-Second Assortment

Nothing In Common

• 2026 Toyota RAV4 GR Sport (EV Mode): 8.51 seconds
• 2025 Nissan Rogue: 8.41 seconds
• 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid: 8.4 seconds
• 2025 Ineos Grenadier: 8.37 seconds
• 2026 Kia Carnival Hybrid: 8.37 Seconds

We divided our list by one-second increments and, as you will see, some of these vehicles share nothing in common despite having similar acceleration times. The eight-second group includes two hotly-selling crossovers, a hybrid compact sedan, a rugged off-roader, and a minivan. The 2025 Nissan Rogue and 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid were only a tenth-of-a-second apart, hitting 60 mph in 8.41 seconds and 8.40 seconds, respectively. Though it's the slowest eight-second car, the new Toyota RAV4 GR Sport would come pretty close at 8.51 seconds using only its EV mode, since it produces 203 hp from its electric motor. That's the quickest PHEV we've ever tested in electric-only mode.

The 2025 Ineos Grenadier and 2026 Kia Carnival Hybrid were even closer, both taking exactly 8.37 seconds. That is an interesting result given that the Grenadier uses a BMW-sourced 3.0-liter inline-six producing 282 hp, while the Carnival Hybrid employs a 1.6-liter turbo-four that makes 242 with its electric assist. They may be evenly matched for acceleration, but the Carnival Hybrid averages 33 mpg compared to the Grenadier at just 15 mpg.

Seven In Seven Seconds

Crossovers And One Truck

• 2026 Infiniti QX60: 7.82 seconds
• 2025 Kia Telluride: 7.75 seconds
• 2026 Buick Enclave: 7.65 seconds
• 2026 Toyota bZ (XLE FWD): 7.38 seconds
• 2026 Toyota RAV4 (Limited AWD): 7.16 seconds
• 2025 Nissan Frontier: 7.15 seconds
• 2026 Lexus RZ 350e: 7.1 seconds

Seven cars landed within the seven-second range in our 0–60 mph testing in 2025. The 2026 Infiniti QX60 took 7.82 seconds, which is slower than other vehicles in its segment, including less expensive mainstream three-row crossovers. We didn't love the new VC-Turbo engine in the QX60, which is why we'd consider getting its non-luxury sibling, the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder. The 2025 Kia Telluride SX Prestige X-Pro was quicker at 7.75 seconds, but slower than the mechanically similar 2024 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy we tested last year (6.97 seconds). Ditto for the 2026 Buick Enclave at 7.65 seconds, which failed to match the 2024 Chevrolet Traverse RS (7.41 seconds).

The 2026 Toyota bZ received a major facelift with a new battery and motors, and even in the XLE FWD trim with the smaller 57.7 kWh battery pack and only 221 hp, it was reasonably quick at 7.38 seconds. We still managed to go a bit quicker (7.16 seconds) in the 2026 Toyota RAV4 Limited AWD, which is now only available as a hybrid, since it makes 236 hp and weighs less than the electric bZ. We tested two versions of the Nissan Frontier this year: a 2025 SL Crew Cab and a Pro-4X. The Pro-4X took 7.72 seconds to hit 60 mph, while the road-focused Sl was quicker at 7.15 seconds. Despite also producing 221 hp, like the bZ, the 2026 Lexus RZ 350e topped the seven-second section (7.1 seconds).

Quick Sixes

Weird Results

• 2025 Cadillac Escalade: 6.68 seconds
• 2026 Nissan Leaf: 6.55 seconds
• 2026 Infiniti QX80 (Sport): 6.48 seconds
• 2025 Mini Cooper S Convertible: 6.43 seconds
• 2025 GMC Yukon AT4 Ultimate: 6.4 seconds
• 2025 Infiniti QX55: 6.4 seconds

The six-second range was our biggest group, and therefore we will not be able to mention every car here. Instead, we want to point out some of the notable results from this set. The 2026 Nissan Leaf, in addition to being our Car of the Year for 2026, was far quicker than the outgoing model. The GMC Yukon was quicker than the heavier Cadillac Escalade with the same 6.2-liter V8, but both were slower than the Nissan Armada with its twin-turbo V6.

Speaking of the Armada, we had a discrepancy between it and its luxury counterpart, the Infiniti QX80. The QX80 is supposed to produce more power (450 hp compared to 425 hp), but the 2026 QX80 Sport we tested was slower (6.48 seconds) than both versions of the Armada, which were within a tenth-of-a-second of each other. Last year, we tested a QX80 Sensory to 60 in 6.5 seconds, but as you will see in the next section, we also recorded a QX80 Autograph trim with a sub-six-second time.

• 2026 Ram 1500 (V8): 6.39 seconds
• 2025 Ram 2500 HD: 6.28 seconds
• 2025 Cadillac Optiq: 6.2 seconds
• 2026 Nissan Armada (Pro-4X): 6.17 seconds
• 2025 Nissan Armada (Platinum Reserve): 6.16 seconds
• 2025 BMW X3: 6.08 seconds
• 2025 Mini Cooper JCW Convertible: 6.04 seconds
• 2025 Hyundai Elantra N: 6.01 seconds

The lower part of this group also had a notable result, with the Cummins-powered Ram 2500 HD out-accelerating (6.28 seconds) the newly-revived Ram 1500 with the Hemi V8 (6.39 seconds). We tested the Ram 1500 with the Hurricane inline-six last year, and it was much quicker (4.7 seconds) than the V8. The 2025 Hyundai Elantra N was the quickest car here (6.01 seconds), just barely taking over six seconds to hit 60, but it was too difficult to get traction with the manual transmission. If it was equipped with the dual-clutch, the Elantra N could easily get to 60 mph in under six seconds.

Fast Fivers

More Power, Quicker Times

• 2025 Infiniti QX80 (Autograph): 5.75 seconds
• 2025 Subaru WRX tS: 5.74 seconds
• 2025 Lexus LX 700h: 5.72 seconds
• 2025 Hyundai Sonata N Line: 5.56 seconds
• 2025 Cupra Terramar: 5.44 seconds
• 2026 Toyota RAV4 GR Sport: 5.34 seconds
• 2025 Lincoln Navigator: 5.3 seconds
• 2025 Genesis GV70: 5.22 seconds
• 2026 Volvo EX30: 5.02 seconds

To reach the five-second club, most of the cars in this range have some performance upgrade over their typical counterparts. The Infiniti QX80 Autograph kicks off this section, as alluded to earlier, causing an odd discrepancy between it and other trims that finished slower. The hybrid Lexus LX 700h was a bit quicker in its rugged Overtrail trim (5.72 seconds), but the Lincoln Navigator was the king of full-size luxury SUVs with a 5.3-second run.

The 2025 Subaru WRX tS managed to beat the Elantra N, taking 5.74 seconds with its ability to get a clean launch with standard AWD. Hyundai got the last laugh though, as the Sonata N Line was even quicker (5.56 seconds) thanks to its massively powerful 2.5-liter turbo-four engine with 290 hp and 311 lb-ft of torque and eight-speed dual-clutch transmission that can put down that grunt despite being FWD.

This year we got to sample some forbidden fruit in the form of the 2025 Cupra Terramar, which scoots off the line in 5.44 seconds with its aggressive dual-clutch transmission and launch control. Even with an eCVT, the 324 Toyota RAV4 GR Sport proved to be pretty quick, taking only 5.34 seconds to hit 60 mph. Lastly, the Genesis GV70 with the twin-turbo V6 took 5.22 seconds to hit 60 mph, quick for this segment but not impressive for its class, and the 2026 Volvo EX30 surprised us with a 5.02-second time even in the single-motor configuration.

Frenetic Fours

Mostly EVs And Sports Cars

• 2025 Nissan Z: 4.9 seconds
• 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ: 4.76 seconds
• 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9: 4.67 seconds
• 2025 BMW Z4 (Manual): 4.55 seconds
• 2027 BMW iX3: 4.53 seconds
• 2026 Toyota bZ (Limited AWD): 4.5 seconds
• 2026 GMC Sierra EV: 4.37 seconds
• 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: 4.35 seconds
• 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology: 4.19 seconds
• 2026 Cadillac Vistiq: 4.18 seconds

Any car that can hit 60 mph in under five seconds is pretty quick, but the method by which these cars achieve that feat is essentially one of three ways: a turbocharged engine and manual transmission, powerful electric motors, or a big V8. The 2025 Nissan Z barely cracked into the four-second range (4.9 seconds) with the manual transmission, while the 2025 BMW Z4 with the Handschalter Package (a manual transmission) was quicker (4.55 seconds). Since we didn't test too many manual cars in 2025, the Z4 was the quickest car with a stick this year compared to 2024 when it was the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing (3.86 seconds).

Nearly every other vehicle in this category was an EV. The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury 2 hit 60 mph in 4.85 seconds on the First Drive, but went quicker (4.76 seconds) as a 2026 Premium Luxury trim when we tested it for a week. That actually ties the time set by the 2024 Escalade-V we tested last year. The smaller 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Performance Calligraphy took 4.67 seconds, while the 2027 BMW iX3 50 xDrive took 4.53 seconds, both besting manufacturer estimates. We also tested the quicker Toyota bZ Limited AWD with 338 hp, and it took only 4.5 seconds to hit 60 mph, smashing the 6.38-second time of the Subaru Solterra from last year.

With 760 hp on tap, the 2026 GMC Sierra EV AT4 scooted to 60 in just 4.37 seconds, only slightly behind the Chevrolet Silverado EV we tested last year (4.3 seconds). It was bested by the 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport with the optional V8 engine (4.35 seconds). In its electric form, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology proves that even a box can push through the air in just 4.19 seconds so long as it has four motors producing 579 hp. The 2026 Cadillac Vistiq was slightly quicker with only two motors, though it produces 600 hp, taking 4.18 seconds. It's worth noting Cadillac claims the Vistiq can hit 60 mph in 3.7 seconds, so our time was slower than the estimate.

Thunderous Three-Seconds

Speed Comes In Many Shapes

• 2025 Mercedes-AMG G63: 3.97 seconds
• 2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack: 3.86 seconds
• 2025 BMW X6 M: 3.77 seconds
• 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S: 3.54 seconds
• 2025 Chevrolet Blazer SS: 3.47 seconds
• 2025 Aston Martin DB12 Volante: 3.45 seconds
• 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish: 3.36 seconds
• 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera S: 3.26 seconds
• 2025 BMW M5 Sedan: 3.22 seconds
• 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N: 3.1 seconds
• 2025 McLaren Artura Spider: 3.06 seconds

The three-second range is where you'd expect to find sports cars and supercars, but the results show that speed now comes in many shapes and sizes. It doesn't get much crazier than the 2025 Mercedes-AMG G63, which brute-forced its way to 60 mph in 3.97 seconds, besting its electric counterpart. The Dodge Charger Sixpack proved a turbo-six can be quicker than a V8 thanks to the addition of AWD, hitting 60 in 3.86 seconds. That time was still slower than the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S (3.54 seconds) and 2024 Charger Daytona (3.4 seconds) we tested last year. The BMW X6 M also showed how quick a crossover can be, hitting 60 in 3.77 seconds with its twin-turbo V8.

The 615-hp 2025 Chevy Blazer SS just edged out the 600-hp Wagoneer S, taking 3.47 seconds. That wasn't far off the time needed by the 2025 Aston Martin DB12 Volante (3.45 seconds), which was $329,900 as-tested and delivered 690 hp from a twin-turbo V8. We also tested the 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish at a sticker price of $552,600, which adds four more cylinders and 134 hp, but was less than a tenth quicker to 60 (3.36 seconds). That might be the most expensive 0.9 seconds ever ($222,700, to be exact).

With its engine in the rear and a quick-shifting PDK transmission, the 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera rocketed to 60 in just 3.26 despite having "only" 473 hp, by far the least in this section. By comparison, the 2025 BMW M5 needed 717 hp from its twin-turbo V8, hybrid assist, and AWD to hit 60 mph in 3.22 while still spinning all four wheels. The M5 was still bested by another five-branded vehicle, the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, which needed just 3.1 seconds to hit 60 thanks to its 641 all-electric hp.

Using its twin-turbo V6 and electric motor, the McLaren Atura makes up for its 14-second embarrassment, landing a 3.06-second time. Only the 2025 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4MATIC+ Coupe beat it with a three-second flat run, thanks to an AWD launch.

Two-Second Improvement

Rivian Tri Quicker Than Quad?

• 2025 Rivian R1S SUV: 2.86 seconds

Though there were only two vehicles in the two-second range this year, down from five last year, one of them was able to improve on its previous time. With a week of testing, we had more time to evaluate the 2025 Rivian R1S SUV Tri Motor, improving its best 0-60 mph time from 2.92 seconds to 2.86 seconds in Sport Mode with Launch Control. That 2.92-second time was done with a Quad Motor prototype on a prepped drag strip, so we look forward to getting that model in again for testing to hopefully get a quicker time.

Even without Launch Control, the R1S hit 60 in just 3.04 seconds in Sport Mode thanks to its 830-hp Tri Motor setup, which would have beat every car except the AMG GT and our overall winner. Perhaps more impressive is what the R1S can do in Conserve Mode, essentially an Eco Mode that relies on the front motor to save range. We clocked a 4.51-second run with Conserve Mode active, which would still make the Rivian quicker than the BMW iX3 and Hyundai Ioniq 9 at full power.

Quickest-Ever Keeps Its Crown

Audi RS e-tron GT performance

• 2025 Audi RS e-tron GT performance: 2.17 seconds

When we published our mid-year results, the 2025 Audi RS e-tron GT performance was the quickest car ever recorded by CarBuzz, needing just 2.17 seconds to hit 60 mph. By the end of 2025, Audi held onto that crown, dethroning last year's winner, the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance 4-Door Coupe (2.68 seconds). There aren't many cars in the world that can top it, but if we test a Lucid Air Sapphire, a Porsche Taycan Turbo GT, or a Lamborghini Revuelto, perhaps the e-tron GT's title will only last one year.

With 912 hp on tap, the RS e-tron GT was the second-most powerful vehicle we've ever recorded to 60 mph, and it's able to put that power down instantly with no drama. Porsche may get more headlines because the Taycan Turbo GT captures EV track records, but the RS e-tron GT is perhaps the most underrated performance car on the market in 2025.

2026-01-01T04:09:39Z