Ford F-150 vs Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Ford F-150 · Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
- Length250.5 in
- Height77.0 in
- Wheelbase163.0 in
- Ground clearance9.3 in
- Curb weight4,932 lb
- Width79.9 in
- Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD width80.1 in – 96.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 9.1 in shorter (250.5 in vs 241.4 in)
- Width: Ford F-150 is 8.1 in narrower (79.9 in vs 88.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 0.5 in taller (77.0 in vs 77.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 has a 12.4 in longer wheelbase (163.0 in vs 150.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford F-150 has 0.9 in more ground clearance (9.3 in vs 8.4 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 1,680 lb heavier (4,932 lb vs 6,612 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 1,680 lb heavier (4,932 lb vs 6,612 lb)
- Ground clearance: Ford F-150 has 0.9 in more ground clearance (9.3 in vs 8.4 in)
- Width: Ford F-150 is 8.1 in narrower (79.9 in vs 88.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 has a 12.4 in longer wheelbase (163.0 in vs 150.6 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 9.1 in shorter (250.5 in vs 241.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Silverado 3500HD — Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is shorter by 9.1 in Check garage fit for Ford F-150 · garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
- Narrower for tight parkingFord F-150 — Ford F-150 is narrower by 8.1 in
- More ground clearanceFord F-150 — Ford F-150 has 0.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord F-150 — Based on length × width (Ford F-150)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford F-150 | Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 250.5 in | 241.4 in | 9.1 in |
| Width | 79.9 in | 88.0 in | 8.1 in |
| Height | 77.0 in | 77.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 163.0 in | 150.6 in | 12.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.3 in | 8.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 4,932 lb | 6,612 lb | 1,680 lb |
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