Ford F-150 Lightning vs Dodge Ram 3500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 vs 2011 catalog dimensions. Ford F-150 Lightning · Dodge Ram 3500
- Length231.7 in
- Height77.2 in
- Wheelbase145.0 in
- Curb weight6,015 lb – 6,893 lb
- Width79.9 in
- Dodge Ram 3500 width79.5 in – 96.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford F-150 Lightning is 13.2 in shorter (231.7 in vs 244.9 in)
- Width: Ford F-150 Lightning is 8.0 in narrower (79.9 in vs 88.0 in)
- Height: Ford F-150 Lightning is 1.2 in taller (77.2 in vs 76.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Ram 3500 has a 10.0 in longer wheelbase (145.0 in vs 155.0 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 3500 is 934 lb heavier (6,454 lb vs 7,388 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 3500 is 934 lb heavier (6,454 lb vs 7,388 lb)
- Width: Ford F-150 Lightning is 8.0 in narrower (79.9 in vs 88.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Ram 3500 has a 10.0 in longer wheelbase (145.0 in vs 155.0 in)
- Length: Ford F-150 Lightning is 13.2 in shorter (231.7 in vs 244.9 in)
- Height: Ford F-150 Lightning is 1.2 in taller (77.2 in vs 76.0 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 Ford F-150 Lightning · garage fit for Dodge Ram 3500
- 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 | Ford F-150 Lightning | Dodge Ram 3500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 231.7 in | 244.9 in | 13.2 in |
| Width | 79.9 in | 88.0 in | 8.0 in |
| Height | 77.2 in | 76.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 145.0 in | 155.0 in | 10.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.1 in | — |
| Curb weight | 6,454 lb | 7,388 lb | 934 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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