Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD vs Ford F-250 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD · Ford F-250
- Length225.0 in – 259.1 in
- Height77.4 in – 77.9 in
- Wheelbase133.7 in – 167.7 in
- Ground clearance9.6 in – 10.1 in
- Curb weight5,775 lb – 7,144 lb
- Width80.0 in – 95.9 in
- Ford F-250 width79.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 3.3 in shorter (242.1 in vs 245.3 in)
- Width: Ford F-250 is 8.0 in narrower (88.0 in vs 79.9 in)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 0.5 in taller (77.7 in vs 78.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (150.7 in vs 154.5 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 60 lb heavier (6,460 lb vs 6,400 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Ford F-250 is 8.0 in narrower (88.0 in vs 79.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (150.7 in vs 154.5 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 3.3 in shorter (242.1 in vs 245.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 60 lb heavier (6,460 lb vs 6,400 lb)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 0.5 in taller (77.7 in vs 78.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Silverado 3500HD — Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD · garage fit for Ford F-250
- Narrower for tight parkingFord F-250 — Ford F-250 is narrower by 8.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord F-250 — Based on length × width (Ford F-250)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | Ford F-250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 242.1 in | 245.3 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 88.0 in | 79.9 in | 8.0 in |
| Height | 77.7 in | 78.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 150.7 in | 154.5 in | 3.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 6,460 lb | 6,400 lb | 60 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 225.0 in – 259.1 in).
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