Dodge Ram 2500 vs Ford F-250 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Dodge Ram 2500 · Ford F-250
- Length230.4 in – 259.4 in
- Height73.3 in – 78.4 in
- Wheelbase140.5 in – 169.0 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in – 8.2 in
- Curb weight5,492 lb – 6,683 lb
- Width79.4 in – 79.5 in
- Ford F-250 width80.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Ram 2500 is 4.1 in shorter (244.9 in vs 249.0 in)
- Width: Dodge Ram 2500 is 0.5 in narrower (79.5 in vs 80.0 in)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 3.9 in taller (75.8 in vs 79.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (154.8 in vs 159.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford F-250 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 8.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-250 is 520 lb heavier (6,088 lb vs 6,608 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford F-250 is 520 lb heavier (6,088 lb vs 6,608 lb)
- Ground clearance: Ford F-250 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 8.3 in)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 3.9 in taller (75.8 in vs 79.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (154.8 in vs 159.0 in)
- Length: Dodge Ram 2500 is 4.1 in shorter (244.9 in vs 249.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Ram 2500 — Dodge Ram 2500 is shorter by 4.1 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 0.5 in
- More ground clearanceFord F-250 — Ford F-250 has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Ram 2500 — Based on length × width (Dodge Ram 2500)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Ram 2500 | Ford F-250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 244.9 in | 249.0 in | 4.1 in |
| Width | 79.5 in | 80.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 75.8 in | 79.7 in | 3.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 154.8 in | 159.0 in | 4.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 8.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 6,088 lb | 6,608 lb | 520 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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