Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD vs Ford F-250 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD · Ford F-250
- Length224.4 in – 258.4 in
- Height77.8 in – 78.3 in
- Wheelbase133.6 in – 167.7 in
- Ground clearance8.8 in – 9.7 in
- Curb weight5,741 lb – 6,693 lb
- Width80.1 in – 80.5 in
- Ford F-250 width79.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is 3.9 in shorter (241.4 in vs 245.3 in)
- Width: Ford F-250 is 0.4 in narrower (80.3 in vs 79.9 in)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 0.1 in taller (78.0 in vs 78.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (150.6 in vs 154.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD has 0.9 in more ground clearance (9.3 in vs 8.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-250 is 225 lb heavier (6,217 lb vs 6,442 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD has 0.9 in more ground clearance (9.3 in vs 8.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-250 is 225 lb heavier (6,217 lb vs 6,442 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (150.6 in vs 154.5 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is 3.9 in shorter (241.4 in vs 245.3 in)
- Width: Ford F-250 is 0.4 in narrower (80.3 in vs 79.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Silverado 2500HD — Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD · garage fit for Ford F-250
- Narrower for tight parkingFord F-250 — Ford F-250 is narrower by 0.4 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Silverado 2500HD — Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD has 0.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Silverado 2500HD — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD | Ford F-250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 241.4 in | 245.3 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 80.3 in | 79.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 78.0 in | 78.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 150.6 in | 154.5 in | 3.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.3 in | 8.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 6,217 lb | 6,442 lb | 225 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 224.4 in – 258.4 in).
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