Dodge Ram 3500 vs Ford F-250 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 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 weight6,740 lb – 7,920 lb
- Width79.5 in – 96.4 in
- Ford F-250 width79.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford F-250 is 0.2 in shorter (244.9 in vs 244.7 in)
- Width: Ford F-250 is 8.0 in narrower (88.0 in vs 79.9 in)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 1.9 in taller (76.0 in vs 77.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Ram 3500 has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (155.0 in vs 154.5 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 3500 is 1,219 lb heavier (7,330 lb vs 6,112 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 3500 is 1,219 lb heavier (7,330 lb vs 6,112 lb)
- Width: Ford F-250 is 8.0 in narrower (88.0 in vs 79.9 in)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 1.9 in taller (76.0 in vs 77.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Ram 3500 has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (155.0 in vs 154.5 in)
- Length: Ford F-250 is 0.2 in shorter (244.9 in vs 244.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord F-250 — Ford F-250 is shorter by 0.2 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 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 | 244.9 in | 244.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Width | 88.0 in | 79.9 in | 8.0 in |
| Height | 76.0 in | 77.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 155.0 in | 154.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 7,330 lb | 6,112 lb | 1,219 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 230.4 in – 259.4 in).
Compare by year
Overlapping model years with dimension data.
Already own one of these cars?
Jump to maintenance sizes on the vehicle page — tires, wipers, battery, and oil when present in the catalog.