Dodge Ram 3500 vs Ford F-250 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Dodge Ram 3500 · Ford F-250
- 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-250 width80.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Ram 3500 is 4.1 in shorter (244.9 in vs 249.0 in)
- Width: Ford F-250 is 8.0 in narrower (88.0 in vs 80.0 in)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 3.7 in taller (76.0 in vs 79.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (155.0 in vs 159.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford F-250 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.3 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 3500 is 780 lb heavier (7,388 lb vs 6,608 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 3500 is 780 lb heavier (7,388 lb vs 6,608 lb)
- Width: Ford F-250 is 8.0 in narrower (88.0 in vs 80.0 in)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 3.7 in taller (76.0 in vs 79.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford F-250 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (155.0 in vs 159.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Ram 3500 — Dodge Ram 3500 is shorter by 4.1 in Check garage fit for Dodge Ram 3500 · garage fit for Ford F-250
- Narrower for tight parkingFord F-250 — Ford F-250 is narrower by 8.0 in
- More ground clearanceFord F-250 — Ford F-250 has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord F-250 — Based on length × width (Ford F-250)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Ram 3500 | Ford F-250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 244.9 in | 249.0 in | 4.1 in |
| Width | 88.0 in | 80.0 in | 8.0 in |
| Height | 76.0 in | 79.7 in | 3.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 155.0 in | 159.0 in | 4.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 8.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 7,388 lb | 6,608 lb | 780 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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