BMW M5 vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. BMW M5 · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length188.4 in
- Height56.7 in
- Wheelbase111.4 in
- Curb weight3,792 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M5 is 2.0 in shorter (188.4 in vs 190.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.5 in narrower (70.9 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 107.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 728 lb heavier (3,792 lb vs 3,064 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 728 lb heavier (3,792 lb vs 3,064 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 107.0 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.5 in narrower (70.9 in vs 69.4 in)
- Length: BMW M5 is 2.0 in shorter (188.4 in vs 190.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M5 — BMW M5 is shorter by 2.0 in Check garage fit for BMW M5 · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M5 | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.4 in | 190.4 in | 2.0 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 69.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 56.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 107.0 in | 4.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,792 lb | 3,064 lb | 728 lb |
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