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Even in commuting mode - auto gearbox and 400PS - the sound of the V10 is a joy to the ears, and you can find yourself manually down-changing deliberately just to hear the car automatically blip the throttle to smooth the process.
But there is one downside and that's the size of the fuel tank. At 70 litres and with a fuel consumption of 18.8mpg (official and actual) the M5 has a theoretical range of less than 300 miles, but in reality you have to fill up before 250 or the fuel light will be on for a worrying length of time. You expect a low mpg figure with a car of this nature, but what you want is a bigger tank so you can go further without visiting a petrol station. The M5 may be all about the driving experience - 0-62mph in 4.8seconds while carrying five plus luggage in comfort - but it is still an everyday estate car and that means it should go at least 300 miles before you need to look for more super unleaded.
That aside, the M5 Touring's performance can still please those in the boardroom who've had to give up their two-seater sports car (or saloon because they need to carry more kit) and for that reason it has to be worth the money.
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