Best Midsize Performance Sedans of 2026 and 2027

The Edmunds experts test drive sport sedan contenders on our test track and in the real world. Our ratings assess performance, comfort, technology, utility, value and more. How we rank sport sedans
1st
2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 Wagon
Edmunds Rating
7.9/10
The Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid wagon is fast, practical and stylish. The plug-in hybrid powertrain also allows for 40-plus miles of all-electric driving, if that's your thing. However, the E 53 suffers from an overly firm ride, and not all of our drivers love the car's screen-intensive interior.
MSRP
$78,300 - $93,350
Combined MPG
22 - 25
2nd
2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53
Edmunds Rating
7.9/10
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is an exemplar of both comfort and luxury, and the AMG E 53 adds a healthy dollop of performance to that equation. Smooth, elegant and seriously quick, the E 53 doesn't compromise the E-Class' core values in its quest to provide an engaging drive.
MSRP
$89,600 - $93,350
Combined MPG
22 - 24
3rd
2026 Audi RS 6 Performance
Edmunds Rating
7.3/10
It's not cheap, but the RS 6 feels like two cars for the money. Around town, it's an extremely comfortable and well-crafted luxury wagon. But push the RS button on the steering wheel and the RS 6 becomes a rewarding and comically quick performance car.
MSRP
$130,700
Combined MPG
16
4th
2026 Audi RS 7
Edmunds Rating
6.9/10
While other sport sedan manufacturers ask if you want fast or comfortable, Audi simply asks, "Why not both?" The Audi RS 7 combines massive speed and performance potential with a compliant ride and a modern, tech-forward interior.
MSRP
$132,700
Combined MPG
16
5th
2027 BMW M5 Touring
Edmunds Rating
6.4/10
The BMW M5 Touring helps keep the high-performance wagon dream alive in the U.S. Its technology features, interior quality and everyday practicality are beyond reproach, but a heavy curb weight dampens its performance capabilities.
MSRP
$123,300 - $125,300
Combined MPG
13 - 14
6th
2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
Edmunds Rating
6.3/10
Cadillac's been in the business of making some seriously fast sedans for over a decade, but none has ever been as cohesive and deeply impressive as the CT5-V Blackwing. It's a comfortable, powerful and great-handling sedan. And if you needed a bonus, the Cadillac even comes with a six-speed manual transmission.
MSRP
$97,600
Combined MPG
15
7th
2027 BMW M5
Edmunds Rating
6.2/10
The BMW M5 is supposed to do a little bit of everything. The redesigned M5 offers some striking numbers and a great interior, but it has gained half a ton in weight and lost some of its dynamic talents in the process. If you want one, don't let us stop you — just know this M5 isn't as sharp as the M5s of old.
MSRP
$123,300
Combined MPG
14
8th
2026 Cadillac CT5-V
Edmunds Rating
5.8/10
The Cadillac CT5-V is a satisfying sport sedan. It lacks the straight-line speed of its German rivals, but it handles well and comes with many of the latest tech features. It's a viable alternative to the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes E-Class, though it's not as refined as these pricier options.
MSRP
$57,600
Combined MPG
21