The current generation of the Dodge Charger comes in several different flavors. This car brings coolness and power to the sedan world in a way that other cars just don’t match. No other sedan in the class with the Charger brings you a Hellcat engine, but that also makes it the most expensive large sedan in the market.

Overall, the Charger is rated number two in the large cars category by U. S. News and World Report, behind only the Toyota Avalon. While Toyota is discontinuing the Avalon after this year, the Charger could remain for a few more years.

Fast, Powerful, Sedan?

That’s right; the Charger lineup brings you two of the fastest and most powerful sedans in the world. The SRT Hellcat delivers 717 horsepower coming out of the 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine, while the SRT Hellcat Redeye brings 797 horsepower from the same power plant. If that’s more power than you want, the Scat Pack model is a little tamer at 485 horsepower, churning out of 6.4-liter Hem V8. These three models give you an actual muscle car with four doors, making it one of the most incredible vehicles you can drive.

How Does the Charger Compare?

While no other sedan in the market can compete with the power of the three Dodge Charger models mentioned, the base version of the Charger allows for some others to match up. The base model is the SXT trim with an excellent 3.6-liter V6 engine giving you 292 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque through an eight-speed automatic transmission. Let’s see how other models match up.

Spend a Little More and Buy the Chrysler 300

The Chrysler 300 and the Charger share a platform, but the 300 only has two engine options for you. The starting price of the Chrysler is $35,000 compared to $32,000 for the Dodge. For $3,000 more, you’ll have a more refined and luxurious car that feels great on the road. The larger and more elegant cabin of the Chrysler 300 makes it a car that you would quickly choose over the Charger.

The Charger is More Desirable than the Volkswagen Arteon

There’s no denying the style and sleekness of the Arteon, but it doesn’t quite match up with the Dodge Charger. If you want a more powerful car, the VW Arteon gives you this with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 300 horsepower and 295 lb.-ft. of torque, but you’re paying $10,000 more than the Charger for this slight increase in power. Stick to the Charger and leave the VW at the dealership unless you simply can’t get over that gorgeous style.

Maybe the BMW 430i Gran Coupe can be the Ideal Car for You

When you want driving execution at its finest, the BMW 430i Gran Coupe can be the car you choose over the Charger. Yes, you’ll pay quite a bit more, the BMW starts at $45,000, but you receive the luxury-level driving expected of this brand. You will give up a bit of power to the BMW with the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 255 horsepower and 285 lb.-ft. of torque, but the driving dynamics are fantastic in this Beemer. It’s hard to argue with the pure luxury the 430i Gran Coupe brings to your drive.

The Toyota Avalon isn’t What You Want to Drive

Just because one group rated it higher doesn’t make the Toyota Avalon the car you should drive over the Dodge Charger. There’s plenty of power coming from the 3.5-liter V6, which produces301 horsepower and 267 lb.-ft. of torque, but you’ll lose a lot of the style and muscle found in the Charger. If you’re looking for a smooth, competent large car, the Avalon could fit the bill, but if you want a bit of driving fun, save $6,000 and buy the Charger.

Driving the Genesis G70 Could Make You Forget the Charger

Since it first arrived, the Genesis G70 has been one of the most impressive compact luxury sedans in the market. While not as large as the Charger, the G70 brings you the driving dynamics you want with an impressive luxury package. If you’re willing to spend $38,000 for your sedan, you’ll love the build quality, refinement, and style of the G70 versus the Charger SXT.

One Serious Drawback to the Nissan Maxima

For the most part, the Nissan Maxima could easily become the right car to drive compared to the Dodge Charger’s base version. The Maxima is spacious, athletic, has 300 horsepower, and crosses close to luxury territories. What it doesn’t have is the right transmission. The CVT of the Maxima doesn’t compare to the eight-speed automatic found in the Charger. Plus, you’ll pay $38,000 for the Maxima, just to get things started.

If You Have the Chance, Go for the Alfa Romeo Giulia

When putting the Charger and Giulia together, the right option is always the Giulia, unless money is a factor. The Alfa Romeo sedan is $11,000 more than the Dodge, but it gives you so much more during your drive. The Giulia is one of the most beautiful, finely-crafted, and exquisite cars in the market. This aggressive sedan is smooth, elegant, and just bold enough to give you the perfect drive.

The Cadillac CT5 is Better Left at the Dealership

There’s nothing wrong with the Cadillac CT5 unless you’re comparing it to the Dodge Charger. The CT5 starts at $37,000, which isn’t too bad, but that price only gives you a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 237 horsepower. That’s fine if all you want to do is putter around town in a stylish and comfortable car. There is a twin-turbocharged V6 in the lineup, but that car costs an additional $8,000. For that price, you can have the Charger with a V8 engine.

The BMW 3-Series Beats the Charger Every Time

This one shouldn’t come as a surprise at all. The BMW 3-Series is known as the Ultimate Driving Machine, and you only need to spend $10,000 over the base Charger to find out. This car is the benchmark for athletic driving on any surface. While the base powertrain isn’t more powerful than what you find in the Charger, this car does have the driving dynamics that make it one of the most impressive sedans in the market today.

The Kia Stinger Just Got Stung by the Charger

When comparing the Stinger to the Dodge Charger, you should go with the Charger. The base version of the Kia costs $38,000, which is the price of the first V8 model of the Charger. This is a relatively close battle with the turbocharged engine of the Stinger giving you 300 horsepower, but for $6,000 less, you’ve got better sounds and more fun in the Charger.