Ford F-150 vs Dodge Ram 2500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Ford F-150 · Dodge Ram 2500
- Length213.2 in – 250.4 in
- Height74.6 in – 78.5 in
- Wheelbase126.0 in – 163.0 in
- Curb weight4,685 lb – 6,200 lb
- Width79.2 in – 86.3 in
- Dodge Ram 2500 width79.4 in – 79.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford F-150 is 13.1 in shorter (231.8 in vs 244.9 in)
- Width: Dodge Ram 2500 is 3.3 in narrower (82.8 in vs 79.5 in)
- Height: Dodge Ram 2500 is 0.4 in taller (76.5 in vs 76.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Ram 2500 has a 10.3 in longer wheelbase (144.5 in vs 154.8 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 2500 is 708 lb heavier (5,443 lb vs 6,151 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 2500 is 708 lb heavier (5,443 lb vs 6,151 lb)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Ram 2500 has a 10.3 in longer wheelbase (144.5 in vs 154.8 in)
- Length: Ford F-150 is 13.1 in shorter (231.8 in vs 244.9 in)
- Width: Dodge Ram 2500 is 3.3 in narrower (82.8 in vs 79.5 in)
- Height: Dodge Ram 2500 is 0.4 in taller (76.5 in vs 76.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord F-150 — Ford F-150 is shorter by 13.1 in Check garage fit for Ford F-150 · garage fit for Dodge Ram 2500
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Ram 2500 — Dodge Ram 2500 is narrower by 3.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord F-150 — Based on length × width (Ford F-150)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford F-150 | Dodge Ram 2500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 231.8 in | 244.9 in | 13.1 in |
| Width | 82.8 in | 79.5 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 76.5 in | 76.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 144.5 in | 154.8 in | 10.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 10.9 in | — |
| Curb weight | 5,443 lb | 6,151 lb | 708 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 213.2 in – 250.4 in).
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