Ford F-150 vs Dodge Ram 3500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2011 catalog dimensions. Ford F-150 · Dodge Ram 3500
- Length250.5 in
- Height77.0 in
- Wheelbase163.0 in
- Ground clearance9.3 in
- Curb weight4,932 lb
- Width79.9 in
- Dodge Ram 3500 width79.5 in – 96.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Ram 3500 is 5.6 in shorter (250.5 in vs 244.9 in)
- Width: Ford F-150 is 8.0 in narrower (79.9 in vs 88.0 in)
- Height: Ford F-150 is 1.0 in taller (77.0 in vs 76.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 has a 8.0 in longer wheelbase (163.0 in vs 155.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford F-150 has 1.2 in more ground clearance (9.3 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 3500 is 2,456 lb heavier (4,932 lb vs 7,388 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 3500 is 2,456 lb heavier (4,932 lb vs 7,388 lb)
- Ground clearance: Ford F-150 has 1.2 in more ground clearance (9.3 in vs 8.1 in)
- Width: Ford F-150 is 8.0 in narrower (79.9 in vs 88.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 has a 8.0 in longer wheelbase (163.0 in vs 155.0 in)
- Length: Dodge Ram 3500 is 5.6 in shorter (250.5 in vs 244.9 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 Ford F-150 · garage fit for Dodge Ram 3500
- Narrower for tight parkingFord F-150 — Ford F-150 is narrower by 8.0 in
- More ground clearanceFord F-150 — Ford F-150 has 1.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord F-150 — Based on length × width (Ford F-150)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford F-150 | Dodge Ram 3500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 250.5 in | 244.9 in | 5.6 in |
| Width | 79.9 in | 88.0 in | 8.0 in |
| Height | 77.0 in | 76.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 163.0 in | 155.0 in | 8.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.3 in | 8.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,932 lb | 7,388 lb | 2,456 lb |
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