The 2025 BMW M5 Touring is a rare performance wagon that projects quiet confidence. Its plug-in hybrid system starts most trips in near silence, which proves practical for pre-dawn departures, late arrivals or slipping through dense traffic without calling attention to itself. Once speed is required, the handoff to the engine is clean and predictable; traction from all four wheels keeps the surge orderly, so merges and passes are handled with minimal drama and little need for planning around gaps.
Day to day, the chassis feels engineered for workload. Rear-axle steering shortens the car, an advantage in parking structures and tight surface streets, and the adaptive suspension maintains its composure over broken pavement without floating at highway pace. Steering inputs are precise rather than showy, and the brakes are easy to modulate even after a long downhill run when the schedule won’t allow for cool-down time.
Inside, the cabin works as a mobile office. The curved display is legible in glare, key controls are direct, and driver-assist features reduce fatigue without trying to take over. Seats support long hours; road and wind noise stay low; and there’s genuine carrying capacity behind the second row for luggage, samples, or equipment — helped by a low-load floor and a wide opening.
Pricing starts at $123,900 before options. Whether prioritized for all-weather travel, long freeway stretches or the occasional track session, it’s a single-car solution that covers workdays and weekends while preserving real everyday utility.
MSRP: $123,900 (base)
25 mpg combined (figures not yet available)
Transmission: 8-speed M Steptronic automatic (AWD)
0–60 mph (est.): 3.2 seconds.
Stealth Launch: The M5 Touring’s plug-in hybrid powertrain lets the car roll out in near silence for pre-dawn departures, then layers in instant torque and M xDrive traction when the schedule tightens — quiet leaving the garage, decisive on the road.
Photos courtesy of BMW USA
