Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD vs Ford F-150 Lightning Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD · Ford F-150 Lightning
- Length235.5 in – 266.0 in
- Height79.7 in – 80.0 in
- Wheelbase141.6 in – 172.0 in
- Ground clearance10.1 in – 10.2 in
- Curb weight6,105 lb – 6,950 lb
- Width81.8 in
- Ford F-150 Lightning width79.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford F-150 Lightning is 19.1 in shorter (250.8 in vs 231.7 in)
- Width: Ford F-150 Lightning is 1.9 in narrower (81.8 in vs 79.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is 2.6 in taller (79.8 in vs 77.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD has a 11.8 in longer wheelbase (156.8 in vs 145.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is 74 lb heavier (6,528 lb vs 6,454 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Ford F-150 Lightning is 19.1 in shorter (250.8 in vs 231.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD has a 11.8 in longer wheelbase (156.8 in vs 145.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is 2.6 in taller (79.8 in vs 77.2 in)
- Width: Ford F-150 Lightning is 1.9 in narrower (81.8 in vs 79.9 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is 74 lb heavier (6,528 lb vs 6,454 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord F-150 Lightning — Ford F-150 Lightning is shorter by 19.1 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD · garage fit for Ford F-150 Lightning
- Narrower for tight parkingFord F-150 Lightning — Ford F-150 Lightning is narrower by 1.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord F-150 Lightning — Based on length × width (Ford F-150 Lightning)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD | Ford F-150 Lightning | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 250.8 in | 231.7 in | 19.1 in |
| Width | 81.8 in | 79.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 79.8 in | 77.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 156.8 in | 145.0 in | 11.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 10.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 6,528 lb | 6,454 lb | 74 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 235.5 in – 266.0 in).
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