This BMW started as a 325Xi Sport Wagon ... allowing it to mimic the E46 M3 perfectly, but in estate guise. The bumpers are the same as the original sports sedan and it also features flared ...

To top it off, BMW has also figured out how to make a petrol straight-six engine capable of sending a 1.8-ton estate to 62mph in under five seconds also return nearly 40mpg in normal driving.

BMW has also worked to optimise its weight distribution – which is almost a perfect 50:50 split – and the rigidity of the platform to provide a strong basis for the Touring’s dynamics.

Given that the Touring is an estate, check the condition of its boot ... limiting performance. A BMW dealer will be able to confirm if your 5 Series is affected by this and arrange to have the ...