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Chevrolet Malibu (2006) vs. BMW 5-Series (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2006 BMW 5-Series specs.

2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2006 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2006 2006  
Model Chevrolet Malibu BMW 5-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 113.7 in -7.4 in
Length 188.3 in 191.1 in -2.8 in
Width 69.9 in 72.7 in -2.8 in
Height 57.5 in 57.8 in -0.3 in
Curb Weight 3297 lb. 3428 lb. -131 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.3 gal. 18.5 gal. -2.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.6 in 37.7 in 1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.7 in 57.3 in -0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.2 in 0.0 in 53.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 41.5 in 0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 37.9 in -0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.1 in 57.2 in -1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.4 in 0.0 in 52.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.5 in 36.0 in 2.5 in
Total Legroom 80.4 in (over 2 rows) 77.5 in (over 2 rows) 2.9 in
Cargo Volume 15.4 ft3 14.0 ft3 1.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu

2006 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'0" - we can both drive this car comfortably. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2007 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Rear seat adjusts 7 inches, has recline feature and fold flat for additional storage. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2005 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
When have you seen a car with rear seats that both recline and adjust back & forth?!! On top of that, they people in the back get a glass roof! see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2005 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good for a baby seat and full-size humans. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2005 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Outstanding - seat is adjustable fore and aft, had recline feature, each side folds flat to increase storage space. Glass panels in the roof add to the feeling of spaciousness. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 BMW 5-Series

2006 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
best seats on the market today see full BMW 5-Series review
2006 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I have 20 way power seats w/ lumbar. very nice. see full BMW 5-Series review
2006 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I'm 5' 9" and the front seat room semed cavernous to me. I once had a 6' 5" passenger in the front seat who voiced no complaint. 10. see full BMW 5-Series review
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
My car did not have either the sports seats nor the comfort seats, both of which I tried and found superior; significantly so. The 'base' seats in my car were not the best seats I've ever had in a car although in fairness, they did not punish my lower back as once did the seats in my Infiniti G35x. They were adequate; more an ally than a foe. They also lacked meaningful thigh or side bolsters and so were clearly the choice of Buick-minded buyers, and so did not invite spirited driving. I score thm a 6. see full BMW 5-Series review
 
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