Ford F-250 vs Dodge Ram 2500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Ford F-250 · Dodge Ram 2500
- Length226.6 in – 262.0 in
- Height76.2 in – 80.8 in
- Wheelbase137.0 in – 172.0 in
- Curb weight5,420 lb – 6,546 lb
- Width79.9 in
- Dodge Ram 2500 width79.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Ram 2500 is 5.6 in shorter (244.3 in vs 238.7 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Ford F-250 is 2.3 in taller (78.5 in vs 76.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (154.5 in vs 150.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-250 is 198 lb heavier (5,983 lb vs 5,785 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford F-250 is 198 lb heavier (5,983 lb vs 5,785 lb)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 2.3 in taller (78.5 in vs 76.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (154.5 in vs 150.5 in)
- Length: Dodge Ram 2500 is 5.6 in shorter (244.3 in vs 238.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Ram 2500 — Dodge Ram 2500 is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for Ford F-250 · garage fit for Dodge Ram 2500
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Ram 2500 — Based on length × width (Dodge Ram 2500)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford F-250 | Dodge Ram 2500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 244.3 in | 238.7 in | 5.6 in |
| Width | 79.9 in | 79.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 78.5 in | 76.2 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 154.5 in | 150.5 in | 4.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.8 in | — |
| Curb weight | 5,983 lb | 5,785 lb | 198 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 226.6 in – 262.0 in).
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