Dodge Ram 3500 vs Ford F-250 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Dodge Ram 3500 · Ford F-250
- Length227.7 in – 249.7 in
- Height74.2 in – 79.2 in
- Wheelbase140.5 in – 160.5 in
- Ground clearance7.4 in – 9.9 in
- Curb weight5,888 lb – 7,006 lb
- Width79.9 in – 96.0 in
- Ford F-250 width79.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Ram 3500 is 5.6 in shorter (238.7 in vs 244.3 in)
- Width: Ford F-250 is 8.0 in narrower (88.0 in vs 79.9 in)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 1.8 in taller (76.7 in vs 78.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (150.5 in vs 154.5 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 3500 is 464 lb heavier (6,447 lb vs 5,983 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Ford F-250 is 8.0 in narrower (88.0 in vs 79.9 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 3500 is 464 lb heavier (6,447 lb vs 5,983 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (150.5 in vs 154.5 in)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 1.8 in taller (76.7 in vs 78.5 in)
- Length: Dodge Ram 3500 is 5.6 in shorter (238.7 in vs 244.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Ram 3500 — Dodge Ram 3500 is shorter by 5.6 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
- Smaller exterior footprintFord F-250 — Based on length × width (Ford F-250)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Ram 3500 | Ford F-250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 238.7 in | 244.3 in | 5.6 in |
| Width | 88.0 in | 79.9 in | 8.0 in |
| Height | 76.7 in | 78.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 150.5 in | 154.5 in | 4.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 6,447 lb | 5,983 lb | 464 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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