10 Family Cars That Can Keep Up With A Challenger Hellcat

When it comes to heart-racing and hair-raising performance, few vehicles can rival the Dodge Challenger Hellcat’s ferocity. Joining the Challenger’s lineup in 2015, it carried Chrysler’s then-all-new supercharged Hellcat 6.2-liter V8, which also graced various high-performance cars like the Durango Hellcat and Ram 1500 TRX. With 717 hp and 656 lb-ft on tap, the latest/final Dodge Challenger Hellcat can hit 60 mph from zero in 3.7 seconds. Considering the Challenger Hellcat’s hellish performance, you may not believe that any family car can keep up with it.

But let’s face reality. The automotive industry boasts a new breed of powerful and agile family cars that can give the Hellcat Challenger a run for its money. Advancements in engineering and technology have allowed automakers to bridge the gap between hair-raising performance and everyday usability. Some of the most outstanding members of this unique breed of family cars include the Tesla Model S and the Audi RS6 Avant. Also on our list are high-performance SUVs that combine ample interior space with blistering acceleration. These family-friendly vehicles can match or even outrun the Hellcat SRT without sacrificing comfort, space, or safety.

10 2023 BMW X4 M Competition

With motivation from a twin-turbo I6 engine, the 2023 BMW X4 Competition hits 60 mph from zero in 3.2 seconds. This allows the compact crossover SUV to keep up with a Dodge Challenger. Besides tearing up the tarmac, the X4 M Competition seats five passengers in an upscale and quiet cabin.

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Notable infotainment features include a 12.3-inch touchscreen display, four USB ports, and a 16-speaker Harman Kardon stereo. The sleek German crossover also comes with an impressive range of standard safety features.

9 2023 Audi RS Q8

As the Q8’s flagship model, the 2023 Audi RS Q8 comes with all the tricks in the book. It is luxurious, powerful, and agile. The high-end interior features a dual-screen infotainment system, a 17-speaker premium sound system, and quad-zone automatic climate control amongst others.

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Audiophiles can knock themselves out with the available 23-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system. Whether on the strip or on the track, the 2023 RS Q8 can keep pace with the Hellcat Challenger. This is thanks to the SUV’s quick acceleration and outstanding corner-carving capability.

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8 2023 Audi RS6 Avant

The 2023 RS6 Avant has aggressive styling and a hunkered-down stance that reflects its sporty character. Under the hood, a twin-turbo V8 sends down 591 hp to a Quattro AWD system.

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A sprint from zero to 60 mph takes just 3.1 seconds, enabling the RS6 Avant to keep up with the Hellcat with ease. Despite displaying a supercar driving character, the Audi RS6 is capable of wagon things too. The quiet and comfortable cabin has enough room for five passengers and 30 cu-ft for cargo.

7 2023 Rivian R1S

The 2023 Rivian R1S boasts several outstanding qualities. It has three rows of seats for seven passengers, with ample space for cargo. A 16-inch touchscreen display and a 22-speaker Meridian audio system provide entertainment for the occupants. Six USP ports and two 120-volt power outlets keep everyone plugged in.

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Thanks to a 14.9-inch clearance and a 3-foot wading depth, the R1S is also a stellar offroader. All of these features combine to make the Rivian R1S a top candidate for the best electric SUV of 2023. But on top of these qualities, it can also beat a Dodge Challenger Hellcat to 60 mph.

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6 2023 Mercedes-AMG E63 S

The E63 S Wagon offers the best of two worlds. On the one hand, it is a sporty family hauler with stellar qualities. Inside a serene and opulent cabin, it has comfortable seats for five passengers and 35 cu-ft of cargo space with all seats up.

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But on the other hand, it is an asphalt-ripping supercar that can run circles around the Hellcat SRT. Under the hood, it sports a sinister-sounding twin-turbo V8 mill that sends down 603 horses to the wheels through a 9-speed automatic gearbox.

5 2023 Tesla Model Y Performance

Although the Model Y’s interior has build quality problems, it offers ample storage space and an optional 2-seat third row. It is comfortable and futuristic and features a 15-inch infotainment touchscreen, four USB ports, and a premium sound system.

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Also on offer is an impressive range of high-tech safety/driver-assist tech features. On the dragstrip, the Model Y Performance can hold its own against the Dodge Challenger Hellcat. With instantaneous torque from two electric motors, the Tesla SUV hops from zero to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds.

4 2023 Porsche Panamera GTS (Turbo S)

The 2023 Panamera GTS can hit 60 mph from zero in 3.2 seconds and run a quarter mile in 11.7 seconds. But apart from the impressive straight-line performance, it is also composed and sure-footed around corners. In both scenarios, the Panamera GTS can keep up with the Challenger Hellcat with ease.

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In addition, it offers a roomy and luxurious interior that reflects the car’s high price tag. The Panamera GTS also offers a range of advanced safety features like night vision assist and park assist with surround view.

3 2023 Tesla Model S Plaid

Although the special Model S Plaid is starting to show its age, it continues to shine in several areas. It still offers great driving range and mind-blowing acceleration. The 2023 Model S Plaid features a tri-motor powertrain that delivers a staggering 1,020 horses.

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With zero to 60 mph happening in just 2.2 seconds, the all-electric sedan doesn’t only keep up with the Hellcat Challenger, it outruns it. Outstanding infotainment features include a 17-inch touchscreen and a 22-speaker sound system. The range of driver-assist features on offer includes partially autonomous highway driving.

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2 2023 Audi RS7

Despite being a heavy sedan, one of the things we love about the Audi RS7 is its sports car-like handling. Thanks to sophisticated underpinnings, it has high levels of road grip and a tight turning radius. With the help of the twin-turbocharged V8 under the hood, the RS7 can keep up with the Challenger Hellcat. The 2023 RS7 needs just 3.0 seconds to hit 60 mph from rest.

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True to its flagship luxury status, the RS7 pampers five passengers in a quiet and high-end interior. In addition, it offers a 24.6 cubic-foot cut-off of cargo space behind the rear seats

1 2023 Aston Martin DBX 707

As a family car, the Aston Martin DBX 707 provides luxury and spacious digs for five passengers. With all seats in place, there is a good 22.3 cu-ft for luggage. For passengers’ entertainment, it offers several USB ports and a 14-speaker stereo system amongst others. It also offers a range of advanced safety/driver-assistance features.

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In addition, the DBX 707 boasts a towing capacity of 4,940 pounds. Nevertheless, carrying Aston Martin’s racy DNA, it can keep up with the Challenger Hellcat with ease.