2017 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG is out and doesn't it look menacing... Especially in the rear view mirror if you're a BMW driver.
Speaking of which - what really happened to BMW? It really seems to suck lately, losing almost every competitive test across all segments, especially for the M cars which were supposed to be "the ultimate driving machines".
Laptime-wise there are other players that have far surpassed BMW M5 and M3 - like the Porsche Panamera Turbo Mk II or the Alfa Romeo Giulia QV.
In straight line there is only one winner and that is Audi - smashing all competition for mid-sized and full size luxury sedan acceleration, thanks to its very successful 4 liter twin turbo engine and Quattro 4 wheel drive.
Mercedes are using very similar formula - AMG sedans are (usually) 4 wheel drive and all use twin turbo V8 engines of similar capacity.
It remains to be seen whether this E class AMG will be able to match Audi RS6 on the dragstrip. Manufacturer's official performance figures suggest it might - the 600+ horsepower "S" model is advertised to be capable of 3.3 second 0-100 kph time. Which is as fast as it gets for a luxury 4 door.