BMW M5 vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. BMW M5 · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length193.5 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase116.7 in
- Ground clearance4.6 in
- Curb weight4,387 lb
- Width74.4 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.0 in shorter (193.5 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.4 in narrower (74.4 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.3 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 8.9 in longer wheelbase (116.7 in vs 107.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 1.4 in more ground clearance (4.6 in vs 6.0 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 1.4 in more ground clearance (4.6 in vs 6.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 8.9 in longer wheelbase (116.7 in vs 107.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.4 in narrower (74.4 in vs 73.0 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.0 in shorter (193.5 in vs 191.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.3 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu 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 1.4 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu has 1.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M5 | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.5 in | 191.5 in | 2.0 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 73.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 57.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.7 in | 107.8 in | 8.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.6 in | 6.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,387 lb | — | — |
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