Dodge Ram 3500 vs Ford F-150 Lightning Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Dodge Ram 3500 · Ford F-150 Lightning
- 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
- Ford F-150 Lightning width79.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford F-150 Lightning is 7.0 in shorter (238.7 in vs 231.7 in)
- Width: Ford F-150 Lightning is 8.0 in narrower (88.0 in vs 79.9 in)
- Height: Ford F-150 Lightning is 0.1 in taller (77.1 in vs 77.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Ram 3500 has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (150.5 in vs 145.0 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 3500 is 653 lb heavier (7,107 lb vs 6,454 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 3500 is 653 lb heavier (7,107 lb vs 6,454 lb)
- Width: Ford F-150 Lightning is 8.0 in narrower (88.0 in vs 79.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Ram 3500 has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (150.5 in vs 145.0 in)
- Length: Ford F-150 Lightning is 7.0 in shorter (238.7 in vs 231.7 in)
- Height: Ford F-150 Lightning is 0.1 in taller (77.1 in vs 77.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord F-150 Lightning — Ford F-150 Lightning is shorter by 7.0 in Check garage fit for Dodge Ram 3500 · garage fit for Ford F-150 Lightning
- Narrower for tight parkingFord F-150 Lightning — Ford F-150 Lightning is narrower by 8.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord F-150 Lightning — Based on length × width (Ford F-150 Lightning)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Ram 3500 | Ford F-150 Lightning | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 238.7 in | 231.7 in | 7.0 in |
| Width | 88.0 in | 79.9 in | 8.0 in |
| Height | 77.1 in | 77.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 150.5 in | 145.0 in | 5.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 7,107 lb | 6,454 lb | 653 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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