Dodge Ram 2500 vs Ford F-250 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Dodge Ram 2500 · Ford F-250
- Length224.1 in – 244.1 in
- Height72.9 in – 77.2 in
- Wheelbase134.7 in – 154.7 in
- Ground clearance8.4 in – 9.9 in
- Curb weight5,010 lb – 5,872 lb
- Width79.3 in
- Ford F-250 width79.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Ram 2500 is 10.2 in shorter (234.1 in vs 244.3 in)
- Width: Dodge Ram 2500 is 0.6 in narrower (79.3 in vs 79.9 in)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 3.4 in taller (75.1 in vs 78.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 9.8 in longer wheelbase (144.7 in vs 154.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-250 is 547 lb heavier (5,441 lb vs 5,988 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford F-250 is 547 lb heavier (5,441 lb vs 5,988 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 9.8 in longer wheelbase (144.7 in vs 154.5 in)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 3.4 in taller (75.1 in vs 78.5 in)
- Length: Dodge Ram 2500 is 10.2 in shorter (234.1 in vs 244.3 in)
- Width: Dodge Ram 2500 is 0.6 in narrower (79.3 in vs 79.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Ram 2500 — Dodge Ram 2500 is shorter by 10.2 in Check garage fit for Dodge Ram 2500 · garage fit for Ford F-250
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Ram 2500 — Dodge Ram 2500 is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Ram 2500 — Based on length × width (Dodge Ram 2500)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Ram 2500 | Ford F-250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 234.1 in | 244.3 in | 10.2 in |
| Width | 79.3 in | 79.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 75.1 in | 78.5 in | 3.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 144.7 in | 154.5 in | 9.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.2 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 5,441 lb | 5,988 lb | 547 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 224.1 in – 244.1 in).
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