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The future is heavy. The new hybrid BMW M5 saloon weighs 35 kg more than the non-hybrid X5 M SUV. However, could adding another 40 kg to create the M5 Touring transform it into the fast Five you desire?
A 2.5-tonne super-saloon presents challenges from a dynamic standpoint. But when looking at it as a fast, practical vehicle, does a booted version of the M5 make sense?
The M5 Touring is 75 kg heavier than the equivalent M Division SUV (believe it or not!), but it benefits from a lower centre of gravity, which is always an advantage. Plus, there’s a certain appeal to driving a high-performance wagon. So, is the M5 Touring the M5 you should consider?
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Let’s see what Top Gear Magazine’s Tom Ford has to say…
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