Dodge Ram 3500 vs Ford F-250 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Dodge Ram 3500 · Ford F-250
- Length224.1 in – 244.1 in
- Height73.7 in – 77.9 in
- Wheelbase134.7 in – 154.7 in
- Ground clearance8.3 in – 9.9 in
- Curb weight5,524 lb – 6,312 lb
- Width93.5 in – 93.8 in
- Ford F-250 width79.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Ram 3500 is 10.2 in shorter (234.1 in vs 244.3 in)
- Width: Ford F-250 is 13.8 in narrower (93.7 in vs 79.9 in)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 2.7 in taller (75.8 in vs 78.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 9.8 in longer wheelbase (144.7 in vs 154.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-250 is 70 lb heavier (5,918 lb vs 5,988 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Ford F-250 is 13.8 in narrower (93.7 in vs 79.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 9.8 in longer wheelbase (144.7 in vs 154.5 in)
- Length: Dodge Ram 3500 is 10.2 in shorter (234.1 in vs 244.3 in)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 2.7 in taller (75.8 in vs 78.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-250 is 70 lb heavier (5,918 lb vs 5,988 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Ram 3500 — Dodge Ram 3500 is shorter by 10.2 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 13.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord F-250 — Based on length × width (Ford F-250)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Ram 3500 | Ford F-250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 234.1 in | 244.3 in | 10.2 in |
| Width | 93.7 in | 79.9 in | 13.8 in |
| Height | 75.8 in | 78.5 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 144.7 in | 154.5 in | 9.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 5,918 lb | 5,988 lb | 70 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 224.1 in – 244.1 in).
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