However, there is no getting away from the fact that the latest M5 is a handsome car in the classical sense. It is arguably crisper looking than the more organically styled E63 AMG, which also features 4WD as standard. The RS6 derivative of the forthcoming new Audi A6 is still some way off, so for now the new M5 is safe from an Ingolstadt challenge, which will once again likely be only made in its iconic Avant form. While it may appear superficially similar to its predecessor, the sixth-generation M5 is in fact an all-new car under the skin. Based on a new platform that BMW terms their CLAR (Cluster Architecture) structure, the new M5 has a lighter and more rigid monocoque, which makes it a potentially more stable platform for its suspension.