Comparison: Turning circle BMW 7{series} vs. competitors 2025

Turning circle is important for city driving, even for a Sedans like the BMW 740d 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 740d to complete a whole circle (diameter). With it’s length of 5391 mm and wheelbase of 3215 mm, the BMW 740d 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 5391 mm. On the contrary, the worst-in-class value of 13 m belongs to the Audi Q8 50 TDI . It’s wheelbase is 2995 mm and width is 1995 mm.
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BMW 7{series} - How has the turning circle changed over the generations?

BMW 7 generations
BMW 7{series} generations
Generation yearTurning circle
7er-Reihe, Model year 1977 (E23)11 m
7er-Reihe, Model year 1987 (E32)11 m
7er-Reihe, Model year 1994 (E38)11 m
7er-Reihe, Model year 1998 (7er-Reihe E38 (1. Facelift))11 m
7er-Reihe, Model year 2001 (E65/E66)12 m
7er-Reihe, Model year 2005 (E65/E66 (1. Facelift))12 m
7er-Reihe, Model year 2008 (F01/F02)12 m
7er-Reihe, Model year 2012 (F01/F02 (1. Facelift))12 m
7er-Reihe, Model year 2015 (G11/G12)12 m
7er-Reihe, Model year 2019 (G11/G12 (1. Facelift))12 m
7er-Reihe, Model year 2023 (7er-Reihe G70)12 m
  • 7er-Reihe, Model year 1977 (E23) 11 m
  • 7er-Reihe, Model year 1987 (E32) 11 m
  • 7er-Reihe, Model year 1994 (E38) 11 m
  • 7er-Reihe, Model year 1998 ) (7er-Reihe E38 (1. Facelift) 11 m
  • 7er-Reihe, Model year 2001 (E65/E66) 12 m
  • 7er-Reihe, Model year 2005 ) (E65/E66 (1. Facelift) 12 m
  • 7er-Reihe, Model year 2008 (F01/F02) 12 m
  • 7er-Reihe, Model year 2012 ) (F01/F02 (1. Facelift) 12 m
  • 7er-Reihe, Model year 2015 (G11/G12) 12 m
  • 7er-Reihe, Model year 2019 ) (G11/G12 (1. Facelift) 12 m
  • 7er-Reihe, Model year 2023 (7er-Reihe G70) 12 m
The difference in Turning circle between first generation (E23) from 1977 and last generation (7er-Reihe G70) from 2023 is 1 m.
The turning circle of the current generation of 7{series} is 12 m.

Variants

BMW 7 variants: 7 vs. 7 M Performance
Turning circle: BMW 7{series} variants
Variant nameTurning circle
7{series}12 m
7{series} M Performance12 m
  • 7{series} 12 m
  • 7{series} M Performance 12 m

The turning circle compared to other BMW models

BMW 7 vs other current cars by BMW
Turning circle: 7{series} vs. other models by BMW
Variant nameTurning circle
i3s10 m
8{series} Cabrio11 m
8{series} Coupé11 m
8{series} M Performance Cabrio11 m
8{series} M Performance Coupé11 m
i5 M Performance Limousine11 m
i5 M Performance Touring11 m
4{series} Cabrio11 m
4{series} Coupé11 m
3{series} Limousine11 m
3{series} Touring11 m
2{series} Coupé11 m
2{series} M Performance Coupé11 m
2{series} M2 Coupé11 m
2{series} M2 CS Coupé11 m
3{series} Gran Turismo11 m
Z4 M Performance Roadster11 m
Z4 Roadster11 m
X111 m
X1 M Performance11 m
2{series} Active Tourer11 m
iX111 m
iX211 m
2{series} Gran Coupé11 m
2{series} Gran Coupé M Performance11 m
1{series}11 m
1{series} M Performance11 m
X211 m
X2 M Performance11 m
5{series} M5 Limousine12 m
5{series} M5 Touring12 m
5{series} Touring12 m
iX12 m
iX M Performance12 m
8{series} Gran Coupé12 m
8{series} M Performance Gran Coupé12 m
8{series} M8 Cabrio12 m
8{series} M8 Coupé12 m
8{series} M8 Gran Coupé12 m
X512 m
X5 M12 m
X5 M Performance12 m
X612 m
X6 M12 m
X6 M Performance12 m
i5 Limousine12 m
i5 Touring12 m
7{series}12 m
7{series} M Performance12 m
4{series} Gran Coupé12 m
4{series} M Performance Cabrio12 m
4{series} M Performance Coupé12 m
4{series} M Performance Gran Coupé12 m
4{series} M4 Cabrio12 m
4{series} M4 Coupé12 m
4{series} M4 CS Coupé12 m
3{series} M Performance Limousine12 m
3{series} M Performance Touring12 m
3{series} M3 CS Touring12 m
3{series} M3 Limousine12 m
3{series} M3 Touring12 m
i412 m
i4 M Performance12 m
X3 M12 m
X3 M Performance12 m
X412 m
X4 M12 m
X4 M Performance12 m
5{series} Limousine12 m
iX312 m
3{series} M3 CS Limousine12 m
X312 m
i8 Roadster12 m
i713 m
i7 M Performance13 m
X713 m
X7 M Performance13 m
  • i3s 10 m
  • 8{series} Cabrio 11 m
  • 8{series} Coupé 11 m
  • 8{series} M Performance Cabrio 11 m
  • 8{series} M Performance Coupé 11 m
  • i5 M Performance Limousine 11 m
  • i5 M Performance Touring 11 m
  • 4{series} Cabrio 11 m
  • 4{series} Coupé 11 m
  • 3{series} Limousine 11 m
  • 3{series} Touring 11 m
  • 2{series} Coupé 11 m
  • 2{series} M Performance Coupé 11 m
  • 2{series} M2 Coupé 11 m
  • 2{series} M2 CS Coupé 11 m
  • 3{series} Gran Turismo 11 m
  • Z4 M Performance Roadster 11 m
  • Z4 Roadster 11 m
  • X1 11 m
  • X1 M Performance 11 m
  • 2{series} Active Tourer 11 m
  • iX1 11 m
  • iX2 11 m
  • 2{series} Gran Coupé 11 m
  • 2{series} Gran Coupé M Performance 11 m
  • 1{series} 11 m
  • 1{series} M Performance 11 m
  • X2 11 m
  • X2 M Performance 11 m
  • 5{series} M5 Limousine 12 m
  • 5{series} M5 Touring 12 m
  • 5{series} Touring 12 m
  • iX 12 m
  • iX M Performance 12 m
  • 8{series} Gran Coupé 12 m
  • 8{series} M Performance Gran Coupé 12 m
  • 8{series} M8 Cabrio 12 m
  • 8{series} M8 Coupé 12 m
  • 8{series} M8 Gran Coupé 12 m
  • X5 12 m
  • X5 M 12 m
  • X5 M Performance 12 m
  • X6 12 m
  • X6 M 12 m
  • X6 M Performance 12 m
  • i5 Limousine 12 m
  • i5 Touring 12 m
  • 7{series} 12 m
  • 7{series} M Performance 12 m
  • 4{series} Gran Coupé 12 m
  • 4{series} M Performance Cabrio 12 m
  • 4{series} M Performance Coupé 12 m
  • 4{series} M Performance Gran Coupé 12 m
  • 4{series} M4 Cabrio 12 m
  • 4{series} M4 Coupé 12 m
  • 4{series} M4 CS Coupé 12 m
  • 3{series} M Performance Limousine 12 m
  • 3{series} M Performance Touring 12 m
  • 3{series} M3 CS Touring 12 m
  • 3{series} M3 Limousine 12 m
  • 3{series} M3 Touring 12 m
  • i4 12 m
  • i4 M Performance 12 m
  • X3 M 12 m
  • X3 M Performance 12 m
  • X4 12 m
  • X4 M 12 m
  • X4 M Performance 12 m
  • 5{series} Limousine 12 m
  • iX3 12 m
  • 3{series} M3 CS Limousine 12 m
  • X3 12 m
  • i8 Roadster 12 m
  • i7 13 m
  • i7 M Performance 13 m
  • X7 13 m
  • X7 M Performance 13 m

How does the turning circle of the BMW 7{series} compare to it's nearest competitors?

BMW 7 vs. similar cars
Turning circle: BMW 7{series} vs. similar cars
Car modelTurning circle
Aixam Ambition 20238 m
Ligier JS 50 20198 m
Aixam Minauto 20238 m
Aixam Emotion 20208 m
Casalini 550 20229 m
Casalini M20 20229 m
Ligier JS 60 20209 m
SEAT Ateca 202010 m
Genesis G90 202311 m
XPeng P7 202411 m
BYD Seal 202311 m
ALPINA B7/B11/B12 (7er-Reihe) 198711 m
ALPINA B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe) 198711 m
Lada Granta 201311 m
Borgward Isabella 195411 m
Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo 202411 m
Hyundai Staria 202111 m
VW Arteon 202011 m
Cadillac XT4 202011 m
DS Automobiles DS 7 202211 m
BMW 7er-Reihe 202312 m
BMW i5 202312 m
NIO ET7 202212 m
BYD Han 202212 m
Lexus ES 202112 m
Maxus T60 MAX 202512 m
ALPINA XD4 201812 m
Jeep Gladiator 202113 m
Audi Q8 201813 m
  • aixamAixam Ambition 2023 8 m
  • Ligier JS 50 2019 8 m
  • aixamAixam Minauto 2023 8 m
  • aixamAixam Emotion 2020 8 m
  • Casalini 550 2022 9 m
  • Casalini M20 2022 9 m
  • Ligier JS 60 2020 9 m
  • seatSEAT Ateca 2020 10 m
  • genesisGenesis G90 2023 11 m
  • XPeng P7 2024 11 m
  • bydBYD Seal 2023 11 m
  • alpinaALPINA B7/B11/B12 1987 (7er-Reihe) 11 m
  • alpinaALPINA B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 1987 (3er-Reihe) 11 m
  • ladaLada Granta 2013 11 m
  • borgwardBorgward Isabella 1954 11 m
  • mercedes-benzMercedes-Benz Marco Polo 2024 11 m
  • hyundaiHyundai Staria 2021 11 m
  • vwVW Arteon 2020 11 m
  • cadillacCadillac XT4 2020 11 m
  • dsDS Automobiles DS 7 2022 11 m
  • bmwBMW 7er-Reihe 2023 12 m
  • bmwBMW i5 2023 12 m
  • nioNIO ET7 2022 12 m
  • bydBYD Han 2022 12 m
  • lexusLexus ES 2021 12 m
  • Maxus T60 MAX 2025 12 m
  • alpinaALPINA XD4 2018 12 m
  • jeepJeep Gladiator 2021 13 m
  • audiAudi Q8 2018 13 m

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