Comparison: Turning circle ALPINA B5/B7/B9/B10/D5/D10 (5{series}) vs. competitors 2025

Turning circle is important for city driving, even for a Sedans like the ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo 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 D5 Bi-Turbo to complete a whole circle (diameter). With it’s length of 4905 mm and wheelbase of 2968 mm, the ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo has a turning circle of 12 m. The best turning abilities you can find amongst similar vehicles has Volvo 960 3.0 24V (960 ), which is 9 m. For comparison, the wheelbase of the 960 3.0 24V is 2770 mm and the length is 4905 mm. On the contrary, the worst-in-class value of 13 m belongs to the Jaguar Daimler Double Six . It’s wheelbase is 2865 mm and width is 1770 mm.

ALPINA B5/B7/B9/B10/D5/D10 (5{series}) - How has the turning circle changed over the generations?

ALPINA B5/B7/B9/B10/D5/D10 (5) generations
ALPINA B5/B7/B9/B10/D5/D10 (5{series}) generations
Generation yearTurning circle
B5/B7/B9/B10/D5/D10 (5er-Reihe), Model year 1978 (E12)10 m
B5/B7/B9/B10/D5/D10 (5er-Reihe), Model year 1981 (E28)10 m
B5/B7/B9/B10/D5/D10 (5er-Reihe), Model year 1988 (E34)11 m
B5/B7/B9/B10/D5/D10 (5er-Reihe), Model year 1997 (E39)11 m
B5/B7/B9/B10/D5/D10 (5er-Reihe), Model year 2000 (E39 (1. Facelift))11 m
B5/B7/B9/B10/D5/D10 (5er-Reihe), Model year 2005 (E60/E61)11 m
B5/B7/B9/B10/D5/D10 (5er-Reihe), Model year 2008 (E60/E61 (1. Facelift))11 m
B5/B7/B9/B10/D5/D10 (5er-Reihe), Model year 2010 (F10/F11)12 m
B5/B7/B9/B10/D5/D10 (5er-Reihe), Model year 2014 (B5/B7/B9/B10/D5/D10 (5er-Reihe) F10/F11 (1. Facelift))12 m
B5/B7/B9/B10/D5/D10 (5er-Reihe), Model year 2017 (G30/G31)12 m
B5/B7/B9/B10/D5/D10 (5er-Reihe), Model year 2020 (B5/B7/B9/B10/D5/D10 (5er-Reihe) G30/G31 (1. Facelift))12 m
  • B5/B7/B9/B10/D5/D10 , Model year 1978 (E12) (5er-Reihe) 10 m
  • B5/B7/B9/B10/D5/D10 , Model year 1981 (E28) (5er-Reihe) 10 m
  • B5/B7/B9/B10/D5/D10 , Model year 1988 (E34) (5er-Reihe) 11 m
  • B5/B7/B9/B10/D5/D10 , Model year 1997 (E39) (5er-Reihe) 11 m
  • B5/B7/B9/B10/D5/D10 , Model year 2000 (E39 (1. Facelift)) (5er-Reihe) 11 m
  • B5/B7/B9/B10/D5/D10 , Model year 2005 (E60/E61) (5er-Reihe) 11 m
  • B5/B7/B9/B10/D5/D10 , Model year 2008 (E60/E61 (1. Facelift)) (5er-Reihe) 11 m
  • B5/B7/B9/B10/D5/D10 , Model year 2010 (F10/F11) (5er-Reihe) 12 m
  • B5/B7/B9/B10/D5/D10 , Model year 2014 (B5/B7/B9/B10/D5/D10 F10/F11 (1. Facelift)) (5er-Reihe) 12 m
  • B5/B7/B9/B10/D5/D10 , Model year 2017 (G30/G31) (5er-Reihe) 12 m
  • B5/B7/B9/B10/D5/D10 , Model year 2020 (B5/B7/B9/B10/D5/D10 G30/G31 (1. Facelift)) (5er-Reihe) 12 m
The difference in Turning circle between first generation (E12) from 1978 and last generation (B5/B7/B9/B10/D5/D10 (5er-Reihe) G30/G31 (1. Facelift)) from 2020 is 2 m.
The turning circle of the current generation of B5/B7/B9/B10/D5/D10 (5{series}) is 12 m.

The turning circle compared to other ALPINA models

ALPINA B5/B7/B9/B10/D5/D10 (5) vs other current cars by ALPINA
Turning circle: B5/B7/B9/B10/D5/D10 (5{series}) vs. other models by ALPINA
Variant nameTurning circle
B812 m
B8 GT12 m
B3/D3 Limousine12 m
B3/D3 Touring12 m
B4 Gran Coupé12 m
XB713 m
  • B8 12 m
  • B8 GT 12 m
  • B3/D3 Limousine 12 m
  • B3/D3 Touring 12 m
  • B4 Gran Coupé 12 m
  • XB7 13 m

How does the turning circle of the ALPINA B5/B7/B9/B10/D5/D10 (5{series}) compare to it's nearest competitors?

ALPINA B5/B7/B9/B10/D5/D10 (5) vs. similar cars
Turning circle: ALPINA B5/B7/B9/B10/D5/D10 (5{series}) vs. similar cars
Car modelTurning circle
Volvo 940/960 19949 m
KIA Optima 201210 m
Lancia Lybra 199910 m
Hyundai Elantra 200010 m
Suzuki Liana 200410 m
Lexus IS 199910 m
Jaguar XF 200811 m
Peugeot 605 199011 m
Alfa Romeo 159 200511 m
Skoda Superb 200811 m
Infiniti Q70 201411 m
Infiniti M 201011 m
Infiniti Q50 201311 m
Cadillac CT6 201611 m
Jaguar XE 201511 m
Renault Talisman 201611 m
Lexus GS 199311 m
ALPINA B5/B7/B9/B10/D5/D10 (5er-Reihe) 201412 m
Lancia Thesis 200212 m
Bentley Mulsanne 201012 m
Aston Martin Lagonda Taraf 201612 m
Lexus LS 199012 m
Hyundai Grandeur 200512 m
Jaguar Daimler 198513 m
  • volvoVolvo 940/960 1994 9 m
  • kiaKIA Optima 2012 10 m
  • lanciaLancia Lybra 1999 10 m
  • hyundaiHyundai Elantra 2000 10 m
  • suzukiSuzuki Liana 2004 10 m
  • lexusLexus IS 1999 10 m
  • jaguarJaguar XF 2008 11 m
  • peugeotPeugeot 605 1990 11 m
  • Alfa Romeo 159 2005 11 m
  • skodaSkoda Superb 2008 11 m
  • infinitiInfiniti Q70 2014 11 m
  • infinitiInfiniti M 2010 11 m
  • infinitiInfiniti Q50 2013 11 m
  • cadillacCadillac CT6 2016 11 m
  • jaguarJaguar XE 2015 11 m
  • renaultRenault Talisman 2016 11 m
  • lexusLexus GS 1993 11 m
  • alpinaALPINA B5/B7/B9/B10/D5/D10 2014 (5er-Reihe) 12 m
  • lanciaLancia Thesis 2002 12 m
  • bentleyBentley Mulsanne 2010 12 m
  • Aston Martin Lagonda Taraf 2016 12 m
  • lexusLexus LS 1990 12 m
  • hyundaiHyundai Grandeur 2005 12 m
  • jaguarJaguar Daimler 1985 13 m

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