Dodge Ram 3500 vs Ford F-150 Lightning Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Dodge Ram 3500 · Ford F-150 Lightning
- Length230.4 in – 259.4 in
- Height73.6 in – 78.4 in
- Wheelbase140.5 in – 169.5 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in – 8.4 in
- Curb weight6,785 lb – 7,990 lb
- Width79.5 in – 96.4 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: Ford F-150 Lightning is 8.0 in narrower (88.0 in vs 79.9 in)
- Height: Ford F-150 Lightning is 1.2 in taller (76.0 in vs 77.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Ram 3500 has a 10.0 in longer wheelbase (155.0 in vs 145.0 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 3500 is 934 lb heavier (7,388 lb vs 6,454 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 3500 is 934 lb heavier (7,388 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 10.0 in longer wheelbase (155.0 in vs 145.0 in)
- Length: Ford F-150 Lightning is 13.2 in shorter (244.9 in vs 231.7 in)
- Height: Ford F-150 Lightning is 1.2 in taller (76.0 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 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 | 244.9 in | 231.7 in | 13.2 in |
| Width | 88.0 in | 79.9 in | 8.0 in |
| Height | 76.0 in | 77.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 155.0 in | 145.0 in | 10.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 7,388 lb | 6,454 lb | 934 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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