Mercedes CLA AMG 45
This bonkers Mercedes is quite controversial and unlike anything you expect from this brand. First, even though it’s a small sedan, Mercedes calls it a “coupe.” Second, it has one of the most powerful four-cylinder ever made. The 2.0-liter, turbocharged four delivers a mind-boggling 416 hp, which understandably results in fascinating performance (via Car and Driver).
If you hit that throttle pedal hard enough, you can see 60 mph in 4.0 seconds flat, which is worthy of the AMG nameplate. Of course, that much firepower needs the all-wheel-drive setup and eight-speed dual-clutch transmission to transfer all those horses to the ground. Yes, it’s expensive, but it’s also incredibly fun to drive around.