Dodge Ram 3500 vs Cadillac Escalade Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Dodge Ram 3500 · Cadillac Escalade
- Length227.7 in – 249.7 in
- Height74.7 in – 79.4 in
- Wheelbase140.5 in – 160.5 in
- Ground clearance7.7 in – 8.4 in
- Curb weight6,558 lb – 7,656 lb
- Width79.9 in – 96.0 in
- Cadillac Escalade width79.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Cadillac Escalade is 36.2 in shorter (238.7 in vs 202.5 in)
- Width: Cadillac Escalade is 9.0 in narrower (88.0 in vs 79.0 in)
- Height: Dodge Ram 3500 is 1.2 in taller (77.1 in vs 75.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Ram 3500 has a 34.5 in longer wheelbase (150.5 in vs 116.0 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 3500 is 1,517 lb heavier (7,107 lb vs 5,591 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Dodge Ram 3500 has a 34.5 in longer wheelbase (150.5 in vs 116.0 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 3500 is 1,517 lb heavier (7,107 lb vs 5,591 lb)
- Length: Cadillac Escalade is 36.2 in shorter (238.7 in vs 202.5 in)
- Width: Cadillac Escalade is 9.0 in narrower (88.0 in vs 79.0 in)
- Height: Dodge Ram 3500 is 1.2 in taller (77.1 in vs 75.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageCadillac Escalade — Cadillac Escalade is shorter by 36.2 in Check garage fit for Dodge Ram 3500 · garage fit for Cadillac Escalade
- Narrower for tight parkingCadillac Escalade — Cadillac Escalade is narrower by 9.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintCadillac Escalade — Based on length × width (Cadillac Escalade)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Ram 3500 | Cadillac Escalade | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 238.7 in | 202.5 in | 36.2 in |
| Width | 88.0 in | 79.0 in | 9.0 in |
| Height | 77.1 in | 75.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 150.5 in | 116.0 in | 34.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 7,107 lb | 5,591 lb | 1,517 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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