The 571-horsepower twin-turbo V-8 S63 AMG would be our choice even against the sonorous V-12 of the S65 AMG, though fortunately whichever engine you choose, you'll get essentially the same styling and comfort.
And it's mighty handsome styling if we do say so. It's not cutting edge or avant garde, to be sure, but it's modern-yet-classical with just enough flair to let other roadgoers this is one exec you don't want to mess with.