The BMW M3 Touring is a combination of a high-performance sedan and a spacious wagon, allowing owners to carry more cargo. German publication Sport Auto had the opportunity to test the wagon’s speed on the 12.8-mile version of the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Driver Christian Gebhardt completed the lap in 7 minutes and 34.39 seconds.

For comparison, BMW did an official lap of the M3 Touring around the ‘Ring with driver Jörg Weidinger. He completed the 12.8-mile layout in 7 minutes and 30.3 seconds. The longer 12.94-mile version took 7 minutes and 35.060 seconds, setting a new record for wagons on the famous track. It’s worth noting that the asphalt was partially damp during the record lap, suggesting that Weidinger could have achieved an even faster time under ideal conditions.