BMW M5 vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2023 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: BMW M5 is 0.7 in shorter (193.5 in vs 194.2 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.4 in narrower (74.4 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (116.7 in vs 111.4 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 1,208 lb heavier (4,387 lb vs 3,179 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 1,208 lb heavier (4,387 lb vs 3,179 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (116.7 in vs 111.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.4 in narrower (74.4 in vs 73.0 in)
- Length: BMW M5 is 0.7 in shorter (193.5 in vs 194.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M5 — BMW M5 is shorter by 0.7 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
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M5 | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.5 in | 194.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 73.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.7 in | 111.4 in | 5.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.6 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,387 lb | 3,179 lb | 1,208 lb |
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