The Warden,

According to the German MB brochures for the 200D, 240D and 300D, the turning circle is 11.25 meters. This is approximately 36.5 feet. I have no idea how wide a typical two lane road is, but with a shoulder on each side I imagine it is more than 36 feet. I have routinely done a U-turn in my 240D from a parked spot against a curb without resorting to a "K" event as long as there was no parked car directly opposite. Jim

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Own:
1986 Euro 190E 2.3-16 (291,000 miles),
1998 E300D TurboDiesel, 231,000 miles -purchased with 45,000,
1988 300E 5-speed 252,000 miles,
1983 240D 4-speed, purchased w/136,000, now with 222,000 miles.
2009 ML320CDI Bluetec, 89,000 miles

Owned:
1971 220D (250,000 miles plus, sold to father-in-law),
1975 240D (245,000 miles - died of body rot),
1991 350SD (176,560 miles, weakest Benz I have owned),
1999 C230 Sport (45,400 miles),
1982 240D (321,000 miles, put to sleep)