Forget about boring family trips. If a “practical car” once meant compromising on dynamics, in 2026 the line between a family sedan and a track monster has been completely erased. The experts at Topspeed have released their latest ranking, and the results are, to put it mildly, startling.
At the top of the food chain, with a slight dose of surprise, is the Tesla Model 3. With its mind-blowing acceleration of 2.9 seconds to 100 km/h, this car doesn’t just take off – it catapults. Its acceleration is faster than most Italian exotics from the recent past!
Right after it, however, we see the real technological war. Hyundai Ioniq 5N (3.25 sec.) is proof that the Koreans are no longer just catching up with the leaders, but dictating the rules. This “electric athlete“ offers an emotion that few expected from batteries.
Of course, the old school does not give up without a fight. The Audi RS6 Avant (3.2 sec.) remains the benchmark for how a station wagon can carry five people at the same time and “punish“ sports coupes at traffic lights. Its cousin – RS7 Sportsback – lags behind by only one tenth (3.3 sec.), offering a slightly more elegant silhouette.
If you are fans of real rumble, the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat (3.5 sec.) and Cadillac CT5 Blackwing (3.6 sec.) are the last of the Mohicans. These American beasts rely on volume and compressors that make the asphalt crack. Here is the full list of speed record holders:
Tesla Model 3 – 2.9 sec.
Audi RS6 Avant – 3.2 sec.
Hyundai Ioniq 5N – 3.25 sec.
Audi RS7 Sportsback – 3.3 sec.
Tesla Model Y – 3.3 sec.
Volvo EX30 Twin Motor – 3.4 sec.
Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat – 3.5 sec.
Cadillac CT5 Blackwing – 3.6 sec.
BMW X5 M – 3.7 sec.
Mercedes-AMG E53 – 4.0 sec.
The battle between the BMW X5 M and the Mercedes-AMG E53 at the bottom of the rankings shows something curious – even The “slowest” on this list are faster than legendary sports cars from a decade ago. The presence of the Volvo EX30 is also impressive - the Swedes have managed to put the power of a supercar in a compact city format, which is a real engineering challenge.
Ultimately, 2026 offers us an incredible choice. Whether you bet on the silence and instant torque of the "Teslas", or prefer the precise German engineering of BMW and Audi, one thing is certain - with these ten cars, the kids will never be late for school again.