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Audi Sport's and Mercedes-AMG's dominance in the executive super wagon segment, with the RS 6 Avant and E 63 Estate, respectively, is about to come to an end, as BMW is currently readying a five-door version of the next-gen M5.
Christened the M5 Touring, it will be the same car as its four-door sibling up front, inside, and beneath the skin, albeit with a longer roof and a tailgate opening up into a far superior trunk. As a result, it will cater to family-oriented driving enthusiasts, and it should be one of the best cars in the class.
One thing you're probably wondering about is the powertrain, and it has been confirmed that the all-new BMW M5, Sedan and Touring, will feature a plug-in hybrid. This is the assembly used on the pictured prototype, as highlighted by the mandatory electrified stickers that tell first responders they're dealing with a battery pack in case things go south.
The biggest news is that the new M5 will retain the V8 firepower. It will be assisted by electricity, and some believe it might share its powertrain with the XM. In the Label Red specification, the super crossover, which is a standalone M product, the first one after the iconic M1, has an electric motor housed inside the eight-speed automatic transmission and a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8. The combined output is 738 hp (749 ps/550 kW), and it's good for 738 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque.
Different outlets report that it could actually be far punchier than that, enjoying almost 800 horsepower. If that's the case, then it might just sprint to 62 mph (100 kph) in a hair under three seconds and could tap out at up to 186 mph (300 kph) or slightly more when equipped with the optional M Driver's Pack. Mercedes-AMG's GT 63 S E Performance has 831 hp (843 ps/620 kW) to play with, does 0-62 mph in 2.9 seconds, and maxes out at 196 mph or 316 kph. The upcoming E 63, on the other hand, will not feature a V8 anymore, as it's said to get a 3.0-liter turbo-six with electrified trickery. The RS 6 Avant uses a twin-turbo V8 with 621 hp (630 ps/463 kW).
An exciting alternative to super crossovers, the all-new BMW M5 Touring is probably a few months away from being officially unveiled. We wouldn't say it is going to debut before the end of the year, as it will likely premiere sometime in 2024. And it is likely that it won't be a forbidden fruit when it comes to the United States of America, as it has been reported that it will apply for a visa, maybe arriving in showrooms for the 2025 model year.
One thing you're probably wondering about is the powertrain, and it has been confirmed that the all-new BMW M5, Sedan and Touring, will feature a plug-in hybrid. This is the assembly used on the pictured prototype, as highlighted by the mandatory electrified stickers that tell first responders they're dealing with a battery pack in case things go south.
The biggest news is that the new M5 will retain the V8 firepower. It will be assisted by electricity, and some believe it might share its powertrain with the XM. In the Label Red specification, the super crossover, which is a standalone M product, the first one after the iconic M1, has an electric motor housed inside the eight-speed automatic transmission and a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8. The combined output is 738 hp (749 ps/550 kW), and it's good for 738 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque.
Different outlets report that it could actually be far punchier than that, enjoying almost 800 horsepower. If that's the case, then it might just sprint to 62 mph (100 kph) in a hair under three seconds and could tap out at up to 186 mph (300 kph) or slightly more when equipped with the optional M Driver's Pack. Mercedes-AMG's GT 63 S E Performance has 831 hp (843 ps/620 kW) to play with, does 0-62 mph in 2.9 seconds, and maxes out at 196 mph or 316 kph. The upcoming E 63, on the other hand, will not feature a V8 anymore, as it's said to get a 3.0-liter turbo-six with electrified trickery. The RS 6 Avant uses a twin-turbo V8 with 621 hp (630 ps/463 kW).
An exciting alternative to super crossovers, the all-new BMW M5 Touring is probably a few months away from being officially unveiled. We wouldn't say it is going to debut before the end of the year, as it will likely premiere sometime in 2024. And it is likely that it won't be a forbidden fruit when it comes to the United States of America, as it has been reported that it will apply for a visa, maybe arriving in showrooms for the 2025 model year.
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