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) generations
  • B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 , Model year 1978 (E21) (3er-Reihe) 10 m
  • B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 , Model year 1987 (E30) (3er-Reihe) 10 m
  • B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 , Model year 1992 (E36) (3er-Reihe) 10 m
  • B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 , Model year 1999 (E46) (3er-Reihe) 0 m
  • B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 , Model year 2001 (E46 (1. Facelift)) (3er-Reihe) 0 m
  • B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 , Model year 2005 (E90/E91/E92/E93) (3er-Reihe) 0 m
  • B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 , Model year 2008 (E90/E91/E92/E93 (1. Facelift)) (3er-Reihe) 11 m
  • B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 , Model year 2013 (F30/F31) (3er-Reihe) 11 m
  • B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 , Model year 2015 (F30/F31 (1. Facelift)) (3er-Reihe) 11 m
  • B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 , Model year 2020 (G20/G21) (3er-Reihe) 12 m
  • B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 , Model year 2022 (B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 G20/G21 (1. Facelift)) (3er-Reihe) 12 m
  • 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

ALPINA B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3) variants: B3/D3 Limousine vs. B3/D3 Touring
  • B3/D3 Limousine 12 m
  • B3/D3 Touring 12 m

The turning circle compared to other ALPINA models

ALPINA B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3) vs other current cars by ALPINA
  • 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

How does the turning circle of the ALPINA B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3{series}) compare to it's nearest competitors?

ALPINA B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3) vs. similar cars
  • aixamAixam Ambition 2023 8 m
  • aixamAixam Emotion 2020 8 m
  • aixamAixam Minauto 2023 8 m
  • Casalini 550 2022 9 m
  • Casalini M20 2022 9 m
  • Ligier JS 60 2020 9 m
  • peugeotPeugeot 508 2023 10 m
  • seatSEAT Ateca 2020 10 m
  • bydBYD Seal 2023 11 m
  • XPeng P7 2024 11 m
  • alpinaALPINA B7/B11/B12 1987 (7er-Reihe) 11 m
  • ladaLada Granta 2013 11 m
  • borgwardBorgward Isabella 1954 11 m
  • vwVW Arteon 2020 11 m
  • cadillacCadillac XT4 2020 11 m
  • dsDS Automobiles DS 7 2022 11 m
  • alpinaALPINA XD3 2013 11 m
  • mercedes-benzMercedes-Benz CLS 2004 11 m
  • jaguarJaguar XF 2008 11 m
  • hyundaiHyundai Grand Santa Fe 2013 11 m
  • mercedes-benzMercedes-Benz GLC 2015 11 m
  • hyundaiHyundai ix55 2009 11 m
  • alpinaALPINA B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 2024 (3er-Reihe) 12 m
  • bydBYD Han 2022 12 m
  • lexusLexus ES 2021 12 m
  • bmwBMW i5 2023 12 m
  • nioNIO ET7 2022 12 m
  • alpinaALPINA XD4 2021 12 m
  • bmwBMW X5 2000 12 m

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