In a surprising turn of events, BMW has announced that the 2025 BMW M5 Touring will finally be making its way to the United States. This marks the first time that an official M5 wagon will be sold in the U.S. directly from the factory, rather than having to wait for it to appear on resale sites like Bring a Trailer years later.
The decision to bring the M5 Touring to the U.S. comes on the heels of Audi’s success with the RS 6 Avant, a wagon that has garnered much attention and praise from car enthusiasts. With BMW now joining the wagon party, it seems that there is a growing demand for high-performance wagons in the American market.
The 2025 BMW M5 Touring is not the first M5 wagon to be produced by BMW, with the second and fourth generations also having their own long-roof versions. However, this latest iteration promises to be a game-changer with its plug-in hybrid powertrain that delivers an impressive 717 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque.
Under the hood, the M5 Touring features a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine that produces 557 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque, while an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed automatic transmission adds an additional 194 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque. This combination results in a total output that surpasses its competitors, such as the Audi RS 6 Avant and the Mercedes-AMG E 63 S Wagon.
With standard all-wheel drive, the M5 Touring is capable of accelerating from 0-60 mph in just 3.5 seconds, making it a formidable contender in the high-performance wagon segment. Additionally, the vehicle boasts a 14.8 kilowatt-hour battery located in the underbody, providing an electric range of 25 miles.
In terms of design and handling, the M5 Touring shares many similarities with its sedan counterpart, including a 50:50 weight distribution and model-specific underfloor bracing elements to enhance rigidity. The cargo area offers 17.7 cubic feet of space with the rear seats up, and a total capacity of 57.6 cubic feet with the seats folded down, making it a practical choice for those in need of extra storage.
One notable feature of the M5 Touring is its 40:20:40-split-folding rear seatback, which includes a pass-through in the middle section for transporting larger items. The vehicle also comes equipped with a power, handsfree liftgate for added convenience.
In terms of pricing, the 2025 BMW M5 Touring will start at $122,675, including destination, which is approximately $4,000 less than its Audi counterpart. The vehicle will be manufactured alongside the sedan in Dingolfing, Germany, and is expected to hit the market later this year.
While the arrival of the M5 Touring is certainly exciting news for car enthusiasts, there is also speculation about the potential release of an all-electric sibling, the BMW i5 Touring. Whether or not BMW will bring this electric wagon to the U.S. remains to be seen, but it would undoubtedly add another layer of innovation to the high-performance wagon segment.