Dodge Ram 2500 vs Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Dodge Ram 2500 · Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
- Length227.7 in – 249.7 in
- Height73.9 in – 79.1 in
- Wheelbase140.5 in – 160.5 in
- Ground clearance7.5 in – 12.9 in
- Curb weight5,154 lb – 6,366 lb
- Width78.9 in – 79.9 in
- Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD width79.9 in – 95.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Ram 2500 is 3.0 in shorter (238.7 in vs 241.7 in)
- Width: Dodge Ram 2500 is 8.5 in narrower (79.4 in vs 87.9 in)
- Height: Dodge Ram 2500 is 0.2 in taller (76.5 in vs 76.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Ram 2500 has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (150.5 in vs 150.0 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 20 lb heavier (5,760 lb vs 5,780 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Dodge Ram 2500 is 8.5 in narrower (79.4 in vs 87.9 in)
- Length: Dodge Ram 2500 is 3.0 in shorter (238.7 in vs 241.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 20 lb heavier (5,760 lb vs 5,780 lb)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Ram 2500 has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (150.5 in vs 150.0 in)
- Height: Dodge Ram 2500 is 0.2 in taller (76.5 in vs 76.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Ram 2500 — Dodge Ram 2500 is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Dodge Ram 2500 · garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Ram 2500 — Dodge Ram 2500 is narrower by 8.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Ram 2500 — Based on length × width (Dodge Ram 2500)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Ram 2500 | Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 238.7 in | 241.7 in | 3.0 in |
| Width | 79.4 in | 87.9 in | 8.5 in |
| Height | 76.5 in | 76.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 150.5 in | 150.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 10.2 in | 10.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 5,760 lb | 5,780 lb | 20 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 227.7 in – 249.7 in).
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