With official affirmation that the M5 Touring is coming to the US – though we’ve been saying it for actually years – it made us take into consideration how surprisingly tight the competitors actually is within the superwagon section. Particularly, the luxurious superwagon section. Whereas US patrons may solely have a number of selections right here, our associates worldwide get pleasure from a steady to select from. It needs to be famous that this listing isn’t really exhaustive, both. Relying on its pricing, the M5 Touring doubtlessly faces competitors from dearer SUVs. Issues just like the Lamborghini Urus and much more pedestrian high-performers just like the Porsche Cayenne Turbo might encroach on gross sales if the worth is just too excessive. Anyway, right here’s a have a look at the automobiles which can be gonna give the BMW M5 Touring an actual run for its cash/

Audi RS6 Avant

Maybe essentially the most readily identifiable risk to the M5 Touring’s success is the Audi RS6 Avant. The wagon is bought in North America and overseas and – just like the M5 Touring – provides twin-turbo V8 energy and athletic seems that set it other than the remainder of the lineup. Pricing needs to be the identical, too. 621 horsepower permits the fleet-footed longroof to speed up from zero to 60 mph in a claimed 3.3 seconds. The hybrid element of the M5 ought to permit it to offer a bit higher fuel mileage than the RS6 – if that’s what you care about.

Mercedes-Benz AMG E-Class Property

Whereas we solely actually have affirmation of an E53 AMG wagon proper now, logic dictates that the complete E63 mannequin isn’t far behind it. The brand new E63 might be utilizing the identical inline-six + battery setup because the E53, which is able to seemingly not win over the hearts and minds of shoppers a extra thrilling, V8-powered M5. Nonetheless, there are rumors {that a} V8-powered AMG wagon might be on the way in which. That may be one thing that steals away some M5 Touring gross sales.

Since each are hybrid V8 wagons that can seemingly develop into on the spot collectibles, pricing will actually matter for the brand new M5 Touring if it plans to fight a V8 E-Class. If Benz actually does deliver again the V8, the prices related to it’ll seemingly be handed on to the patron. That can actually drive costs up – nearer to the place many assume the M5 Touring will begin ($140,000ish). However we’ll have to attend and see.

Porsche Taycan Cross/Sport Turismo

It’s all-electric and might be significantly dearer than the M5 Touring, however it’s nonetheless a competitor. The Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo rockets from zero to 60 mph in round 2.4 seconds due to 764 horsepower on faucet and all-wheel drive. So, it’s logical that the identical well-heeled pace junkies that the M5 Touring attracts might be enticed by the Porsche. The sportier-looking Sport Turismo mannequin is equally aspirational and also will seemingly be arduous to disregard for potential M5 Touring buyers – if they’ll work with an EV.

Turbo and Turbo S fashions begin at €181,800, so so long as the M5 Touring stays aggressive with the RS6 pricing, there in all probability gained’t be a ton of competitors from the Taycan fashions. The US, specifically, is not going to see a lot cross-shopping between the Taycan Turismos and the M5 Touring for the reason that Sport Turismo is barely accessible in a single trim (GTS)

BMW M3 Touring / ALPINA B3 Touring

There may be even competitors with the M5 Touring from contained in the model itself. Whereas the ALPINA B5 is outwardly out to pasture, the M3 Touring and B3 Touring are nonetheless in play. The M3 Touring begins at round €85,000, and the ALPINA B3 Touring begins at €91,700. Whereas each might be a reduce beneath what we count on to see from the M5 Touring when it comes to efficiency and luxurious, they’re additionally honored icons in their very own proper.

Whereas M5 patrons are usually conscious about the automobile they’re shopping for and infrequently boast a legacy particularly of M5 possession, there are lots of extra absurd issues on this planet than fanatics cross-shopping a 5 Collection with a 3 Collection. Wait lists and supplier markups might sway buyers in some way when purchasing for an M5 Touring.

Used Vehicles: Panamera Sport Turismo, Different AMGs…Ferrari?

There’s, after all, a smattering of used autos available on the market that would catch a would-be M5 Touring shopper’s eye. The brand new Porsche Panamera is now not accessible in Sport Turismo guise, however pre-owned examples certain are. The AMG GT 63 S four-door might compete, sporting related efficiency and retaining the fascinating V8 engine. Nonetheless, it’s technically a hatchback and never a wagon. Need to go actually unconventional? You’ll find a Ferrari GTC4Lusso on Autotrader for ~$160K. The older FF fashions are priced even nearer to the place we count on to see the M5 Touring begin, $140,000 and beneath.

The truth is that the majority buyers in all probability gained’t be simply swayed from their M5 Touring. It’s a distinct segment mannequin that fanatics have clamored after for years. Significantly within the US, the place we’ve by no means formally obtained a touring M Collection. Whereas there are lots of rivals, the primary M5 Touring could have a captive core viewers – regardless of a surprisingly sizzling market section.