Comparison: Turning circle ALPINA B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3{series}) vs. competitors 2025
Turning circle is important for city driving, even for a Sedans like the ALPINA D3 S are a popular choice for their balance of comfort, performance, and practicality. While they may not offer the same level of cargo space as station wagons, a good turning circle can help them navigate narow streets. Turning circle is measured in meters it takes for the D3 S to complete a whole circle (diameter). With it’s
length of 4723 mm and
wheelbase of 2851 mm,
the ALPINA D3 S has a turning circle of 12 m. The best turning abilities you can find amongst similar vehicles has Aixam Ambition City ( ), which is
8 m. For comparison, the wheelbase of the Ambition City is 1795 mm and the length is 4723 mm. On the contrary, the worst-in-class value of 12 m belongs to the BMW X5 3.0d . It’s wheelbase is 2820 mm and width is 1872 mm.
ALPINA B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3{series}) - How has the turning circle changed over the generations?
ALPINA B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3{series}) generationsGeneration year | Turning circle |
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B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe), Model year 1978 (E21) | 10 m |
B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe), Model year 1987 (E30) | 10 m |
B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe), Model year 1992 (E36) | 10 m |
B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe), Model year 1999 (E46) | 0 m |
B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe), Model year 2001 (E46 (1. Facelift)) | 0 m |
B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe), Model year 2005 (E90/E91/E92/E93) | 0 m |
B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe), Model year 2008 (E90/E91/E92/E93 (1. Facelift)) | 11 m |
B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe), Model year 2013 (F30/F31) | 11 m |
B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe), Model year 2015 (F30/F31 (1. Facelift)) | 11 m |
B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe), Model year 2020 (G20/G21) | 12 m |
B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe), Model year 2022 (B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe) G20/G21 (1. Facelift)) | 12 m |
B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe), Model year 2024 (B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe) G20/G21 (2. Facelift)) | 12 m |
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B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 , Model year 1978 (E21) (3er-Reihe)
10 m
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B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 , Model year 1987 (E30) (3er-Reihe)
10 m
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B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 , Model year 1992 (E36) (3er-Reihe)
10 m
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B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 , Model year 1999 (E46) (3er-Reihe)
0 m
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B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 , Model year 2001 (E46 (1. Facelift)) (3er-Reihe)
0 m
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B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 , Model year 2005 (E90/E91/E92/E93) (3er-Reihe)
0 m
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B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 , Model year 2008 (E90/E91/E92/E93 (1. Facelift)) (3er-Reihe)
11 m
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B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 , Model year 2013 (F30/F31) (3er-Reihe)
11 m
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B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 , Model year 2015 (F30/F31 (1. Facelift)) (3er-Reihe)
11 m
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B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 , Model year 2020 (G20/G21) (3er-Reihe)
12 m
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B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 , Model year 2022 (B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 G20/G21 (1. Facelift)) (3er-Reihe)
12 m
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B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 , Model year 2024 (B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 G20/G21 (2. Facelift)) (3er-Reihe)
12 m
The difference in Turning circle between first generation (E21) from 1978 and last generation (B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe) G20/G21 (2. Facelift)) from 2024 is 2 m.
The turning circle of the current generation of B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3{series}) is 12 m.
Variants
Turning circle: ALPINA B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3{series}) variantsVariant name | Turning circle |
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B3/D3 Limousine | 12 m |
B3/D3 Touring | 12 m |
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B3/D3 Limousine
12 m
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B3/D3 Touring
12 m
The turning circle compared to other ALPINA models
Turning circle: B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3{series}) vs. other models by ALPINAVariant name | Turning circle |
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B8 | 12 m |
B3/D3 Limousine | 12 m |
B3/D3 Touring | 12 m |
B4 Gran Coupé | 12 m |
XD3 | 12 m |
XD4 | 12 m |
XB7 | 13 m |
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B8
12 m
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B3/D3 Limousine
12 m
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B3/D3 Touring
12 m
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B4 Gran Coupé
12 m
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XD3
12 m
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XD4
12 m
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XB7
13 m
How does the turning circle of the ALPINA B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3{series}) compare to it's nearest competitors?
Turning circle: ALPINA B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3{series}) vs. similar carsCar model | Turning circle |
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Aixam Ambition 2023 | 8 m |
Aixam Emotion 2020 | 8 m |
Aixam Minauto 2023 | 8 m |
Casalini 550 2022 | 9 m |
Casalini M20 2022 | 9 m |
Ligier JS 60 2020 | 9 m |
Peugeot 508 2023 | 10 m |
SEAT Ateca 2020 | 10 m |
BYD Seal 2023 | 11 m |
XPeng P7 2024 | 11 m |
ALPINA B7/B11/B12 (7er-Reihe) 1987 | 11 m |
Lada Granta 2013 | 11 m |
Borgward Isabella 1954 | 11 m |
VW Arteon 2020 | 11 m |
Cadillac XT4 2020 | 11 m |
DS Automobiles DS 7 2022 | 11 m |
ALPINA XD3 2013 | 11 m |
Mercedes-Benz CLS 2004 | 11 m |
Jaguar XF 2008 | 11 m |
Hyundai Grand Santa Fe 2013 | 11 m |
Mercedes-Benz GLC 2015 | 11 m |
Hyundai ix55 2009 | 11 m |
ALPINA B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe) 2024 | 12 m |
BYD Han 2022 | 12 m |
Lexus ES 2021 | 12 m |
BMW i5 2023 | 12 m |
NIO ET7 2022 | 12 m |
ALPINA XD4 2021 | 12 m |
BMW X5 2000 | 12 m |
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