For nearly 20 years, BMW India never sold an estate. Now it's bringing the wildest one it makes. The BMW M5 Touring is a 717 bhp station wagon that hits 100 kmph in 3.6 seconds, yet swallows a family's luggage. It comes only as a limited '100 Jahre Nurburgring' edition, expected to cost over ₹2 crore ex-showroom, and you can't even pick your own colour.
BMW M5 Touring Price in India: What ₹2 Crore+ Gets You
BMW hasn't announced a specific number yet. However, the M5 Touring is expected to be priced at over ₹2 crore (ex-showroom). The on-road price will be higher before registration, insurance and road tax and varies from state to state. For perspective, BMW’s own electric luxury sedan, the i7, costs between ₹1.95 crore and ₹2.65 crore. So this fast waggon is a flagship model. It’s a limited edition, not a regular showroom car, so at this point you’re paying for rarity as well as speed.
What Is the M5 Touring? Estate Body, Plug-in Hybrid Power, Boot Space
An estate (or 'touring' in BMW-speak) is essentially a sedan but with a long, boxy roof that extends all the way to the back. Think of a sedan that drives low and sharp but carries like a small SUV. The M5 Touring measures 5,096 mm long, 1,970 mm wide and 1,516 mm tall, riding on a 3,006 mm wheelbase. All five seats down and you get 500 litres of boot space. Fold the rear seats down and it rises to 1,630 litres, large enough for a family’s holiday gear plus a few extra bags. It’s a practical version of the M5 sedan, based on the standard 5 Series Touring.
Performance: 717 bhp, 3.6-second 0–100, and 60 km EV range
Under the bonnet sits a turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 petrol engine paired with an electric motor. The motor draws power from a 22.1 kWh battery (the battery size). Together they make 717 bhp and a huge 1,000 Nm of torque (pulling power), sent to all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic gearbox. The result: 0–100 kmph in 3.6 seconds (how fast it reaches highway speed) and a limited top speed of 250 kmph. Because it's a plug-in hybrid, you can drive it on electric power alone for about 60 km, at speeds up to 140 kmph. That's enough for a quiet, petrol-free city commute before the V8 wakes up.
100 Jahre Nurburgring Edition: Colours, Decals, and Why It's a One-Off
This isn't just an M5 Touring. It's the '100 Jahre Nurburgring' edition, marking 100 years of the famous Nurburgring Nordschleife racetrack in Germany, where BMW tests its M cars. The series also includes special M2, M3 and M4 models. You get just two colour choices: Nurburgring Green or Black Sapphire metallic. On top of that, there are special decals and headrest stitching that nod to the racetrack. The catch? BMW hasn't said whether the M5 Touring will become a regular model later, or stay a one-off tied to this limited series. That uncertainty is precisely what makes it collectible.
Will Estates Work in India? The RS6 Avant and E-Class All-Terrain Story
Here's the honest part: estates have never sold well in India. The only direct rival this waggon has ever had is the Audi RS6 Avant, another fast petrol estate built for speed. The M5 Touring matches its 0–100 pace but adds plug-in hybrid tech and the Nurburgring exclusivity on top. Mercedes tried the E-Class All-Terrain and Volvo the V90 Cross Country, both softer, SUV-flavoured waggons. None of them found buyers in big numbers. So why is BMW doing this? Because it isn't chasing volume. It's selling rarity to people who already have everything else.
Should You Buy the BMW M5 Touring? Who This ₹2 Cr Wagon Is For
This is not a car you buy on logic. For ₹2 crore-plus you could have an SUV that's easier to sell later. But the M5 Touring makes sense for collectors and hardcore BMW M fans who want speed, daily practicality and something almost no one else in India owns. The one honest niggle: with no booking, pricing or delivery timeline confirmed yet, and only two colours, you have very little control over the deal. If you want a usable, 717 bhp family rocket that doubles as a conversation piece, the M5 Touring fits the bill. If you just want a fast BMW, the M5 sedan does the same job for less fuss.
References: BMW India — official website
