Spec Sizes

BMW M5 vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. BMW M5 · Chevrolet Malibu

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length191.1 in
  • Height57.8 in
  • Wheelbase113.7 in
  • Curb weight4,012 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.7 in
  • Chevrolet Malibu width69.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.8 in shorter (191.1 in vs 188.3 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.8 in narrower (72.7 in vs 69.9 in)
  • Height: BMW M5 is 0.3 in taller (57.8 in vs 57.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW M5 is 768 lb heavier (4,012 lb vs 3,245 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: BMW M5 is 768 lb heavier (4,012 lb vs 3,245 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 106.3 in)
  3. Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.8 in narrower (72.7 in vs 69.9 in)
  4. Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.8 in shorter (191.1 in vs 188.3 in)
  5. Height: BMW M5 is 0.3 in taller (57.8 in vs 57.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for BMW M5 · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 2.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)

Dimension comparison

SpecBMW M5Chevrolet MalibuDifference
Length191.1 in188.3 in2.8 in
Width72.7 in69.9 in2.8 in
Height57.8 in57.5 in0.3 in
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in7.4 in
Curb weight4,012 lb3,245 lb768 lb

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