Ford F-250 vs Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Ford F-250 · Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
- Length227.0 in – 262.4 in
- Height75.9 in – 79.9 in
- Wheelbase137.0 in – 172.0 in
- Curb weight5,628 lb – 6,591 lb
- Width79.9 in
- Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD width79.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is 3.0 in shorter (244.7 in vs 241.7 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Ford F-250 is 1.2 in taller (77.9 in vs 76.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (154.5 in vs 150.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-250 is 401 lb heavier (6,110 lb vs 5,709 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford F-250 is 401 lb heavier (6,110 lb vs 5,709 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (154.5 in vs 150.0 in)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 1.2 in taller (77.9 in vs 76.8 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is 3.0 in shorter (244.7 in vs 241.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Silverado 2500HD — Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Ford F-250 · garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Silverado 2500HD — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford F-250 | Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 244.7 in | 241.7 in | 3.0 in |
| Width | 79.9 in | 79.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 77.9 in | 76.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 154.5 in | 150.0 in | 4.5 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 11.6 in | — |
| Curb weight | 6,110 lb | 5,709 lb | 401 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 227.0 in – 262.4 in).
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