THEY SAY: "With a fresh interpretation of the signature M design for high-performance cars, the new BMW M5 Touring clearly expresses its racing-car-inspired character."
WE SAY: BMW's new M5 wagon (sorry, Touring) is easily the sexiest BMW on sale today – although depending on who you ask, that isn't saying much – and one of the most superficially desirable new cars out right now. Though would I have one over an Audi RS 6 or BMW's own non-hybrid M3 Touring? I'm not so sure.
What I am sure of, however, is that the M5 Touring will be fast. Very fast. With 535kW (727PS) and 1000Nm (737lb-ft) on tap, I'd bet a fiver that BMW's acceleration estimates are actually rather conservative.
Then again, it may well need that immense power to overcome its considerable heft, because this beefy wagon's weight figure is comparable to a neutron star. When BMW refer to the Touring's "racing-car-inspired character", it's certainly not to say that it's a stripped-out track machine. Lucky it's a looker – this thing is phat with a 'ph'. For those unaware, that's a very good thing for it to be.
Powertrain, brakes, and tyres
Engine: 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8
Electric motors: Single 145kW (197PS) electric motor integrated in the transmission
Hybrid battery pack: 18.6kWh lithium-ion
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Front-engine, all-wheel drive
Brakes: M Compound Brakes
- Front: Vented disc brakes, with six-piston fixed callipers
- Rear: Vented disc brakes, with single-piston floating callipers
Tyres: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
- Front: 285/40 ZR20 (20 x 10.5J rims)
- Rear: 295/35 ZR21 (21 x 11J rims)
Performance and weight
Engine power: 430kW (585PS) from 5600-6500rpm
Engine torque: 750Nm (553lb-ft) from 1800-5400rpm
Electric motor power: 145kw (197PS) at 6000rpm
Electric motor torque: 280kW (206lb-ft) from 1000-5000rpm
Combined system power: 535kW (727PS)
Combined system torque: 1000Nm (737lb-ft)
Weight (dry, DIN): 2475kg (5456lbs)
0-100km/h (0-62mph): 3.6 seconds
0-200km/h (0-124mph): 11.1 seconds
Top speed: 305km/h (190mph)
Safety, economy, and price
ANCAP: TBC (★★★★★ for non-M 5 Series sedan variants)
Fuel economy (WTLP): 2.0l/100km
Price (AUD): $263,900 before on-road costs
Other
- Standard top speed of 250km/h (155mph) rises to 305km/h (189mph) when the M Driver’s Package is optioned. All Australian models are fitted with this package as standard.
- Electric range of an estimated 61-67km (38-42mi) based on WLTP test cycle.
- Boot space of 500 litres, expanding to as much as 1630 litres with the rear seats folded down.
