These 10 sedans were the fastest in the world 10 years ago and now they're incredibly affordable

10 years ago, these were the fastest sedans in the world, .

Four doors, space for kids and golf bags, but quicker than the exotics parked outside the club.

They came with six-figure price tags and acceleration stats that’ll embarrassed the nearest supercar.

And now? You can scoop them up for Corolla money.

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The 10 fastest sedans in the world from a decade ago

Here’s our Top 10 supercar sedans that cost less than hot hatch.

1. Audi S8 (D4)

This wasn’t just a big luxury sedan – it was a 589hp cruise missile. 

The twin-turbo V8 shot the S8 to 60mph in barely over three seconds.

And with the limiter removed, it could stretch to 190mph. 

A decade later, you can find them for around $24,000, which is less than Audi charges for a brand-new A4.

2. BMW M5 (F10)

The F10 M5 packed a 560hp twin-turbo V8 that turned a business sedan into a physics experiment. 

A decade ago it was a $90,000 statement car, capable of nudging 190mph with the right package. 

Now? They trade hands for roughly $30,000, squarely in hot hatch money.

3. Cadillac CTS-V (Gen 2)

Cadillac’s second-gen CTS-V borrowed its 6.2-liter V8 from the Corvette, then cranked things up with a supercharger. 

The result was 550hp, a 191mph top speed, and 12-second quarter miles. 

Today, it sits in the $30,000 range. 

4. Chrysler 300 SRT8

The 300 SRT8 didn’t just look intimidating – it came with a 470hp HEMI that could do 0-60 in 4.3 seconds. 

It was Detroit muscle dressed up as a family car, giving BMW and AMG owners something to think about. 

These days, they sit around $28,000, which is cheap muscle for four-door practicality.

5. Fastest sedans: Jaguar XFR (X250)

Jaguar threw a 503hp supercharged V8 into the XFR, and suddenly the sleepy British sedan was snarling at German rivals. 

It could blast past 60mph in just over four seconds, and the soundtrack alone was worth the price. 

Now that depreciation has done its thing, you can get one for as little as $15,000.

6. Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG (W212)

This was the last E63 with AMG’s naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8, and it was a masterpiece. 

Hand-built, ferocious, and capable of hitting 186mph, it was the definition of excess in sedan form. 

They’re now found under $25,000, though keeping one alive won’t be cheap.

7. Audi RS7 (C7)

The RS7 hid 552hp and a 0-60 time of just over three seconds inside a practical five-door body. 

It destroyed exotics in rolling races, yet looked like a family car doing it. 

Originally priced at $110,000, early cars now fall below $40,000.

8. BMW 760Li (F01/F02)

Behind the chauffeur’s image was a 537hp twin-turbo V12 that surged like a jet on take-off. 

Restricted cars topped out at 155mph, but without the limiter they could creep close to 190. 

Today, they’re surprisingly common around $20,000, which is absurd for a V12 luxury flagship.

9. Maserati Quattroporte GTS (M156)

Italian drama, Ferrari DNA, and a 523hp twin-turbo V8 – the Quattroporte GTS had all of it. 

Capable of brushing 200mph, it mixed speed with style in the most Maserati way possible. 

Thanks to depreciation, early models dip below $25,000, making them one of the cheapest ways to get Ferrari-engineered power.

10. Fastest sedans: Volvo S60 Polestar

Finally, Volvo’s answer to the fast-sedan arms race was the limited-run S60 Polestar. 

With 345hp from a turbocharged inline-six and AWD grip, it wasn’t the headline act, but it still hit 60 in under five seconds. 

And rarity hasn’t stopped prices from dropping – some examples sit near $16,000.

Depreciation and scary upkeep costs have dragged these once-$100,000 sedans into the $15,000-$40,000 range. 

For anyone bold enough, that means 500hp and supercar speed for compact-car money.

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