Dodge Ram 2500 vs Ford F-150 Lightning Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Dodge Ram 2500 · Ford F-150 Lightning
- Length230.4 in – 259.4 in
- Height73.3 in – 80.6 in
- Wheelbase140.5 in – 169.0 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in – 14.5 in
- Curb weight5,532 lb – 6,769 lb
- Width79.4 in – 79.5 in
- Ford F-150 Lightning width79.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford F-150 Lightning is 13.2 in shorter (244.9 in vs 231.7 in)
- Width: Dodge Ram 2500 is 0.5 in narrower (79.5 in vs 79.9 in)
- Height: Ford F-150 Lightning is 0.3 in taller (76.9 in vs 77.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Ram 2500 has a 9.8 in longer wheelbase (154.8 in vs 145.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-150 Lightning is 304 lb heavier (6,151 lb vs 6,454 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Dodge Ram 2500 has a 9.8 in longer wheelbase (154.8 in vs 145.0 in)
- Length: Ford F-150 Lightning is 13.2 in shorter (244.9 in vs 231.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-150 Lightning is 304 lb heavier (6,151 lb vs 6,454 lb)
- Width: Dodge Ram 2500 is 0.5 in narrower (79.5 in vs 79.9 in)
- Height: Ford F-150 Lightning is 0.3 in taller (76.9 in vs 77.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord F-150 Lightning — Ford F-150 Lightning is shorter by 13.2 in Check garage fit for Dodge Ram 2500 · garage fit for Ford F-150 Lightning
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Ram 2500 — Dodge Ram 2500 is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord F-150 Lightning — Based on length × width (Ford F-150 Lightning)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Ram 2500 | Ford F-150 Lightning | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 244.9 in | 231.7 in | 13.2 in |
| Width | 79.5 in | 79.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 76.9 in | 77.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 154.8 in | 145.0 in | 9.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 10.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 6,151 lb | 6,454 lb | 304 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 230.4 in – 259.4 in).
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