Ford F-250 vs Dodge Ram 3500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Ford F-250 · Dodge Ram 3500
- Length220.8 in – 257.6 in
- Height72.6 in – 80.8 in
- Wheelbase137.0 in – 172.4 in
- Curb weight4,300 lb – 6,021 lb
- Width78.4 in – 80.0 in
- Dodge Ram 3500 width93.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Ram 3500 is 5.1 in shorter (239.2 in vs 234.1 in)
- Width: Ford F-250 is 14.6 in narrower (79.2 in vs 93.8 in)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 1.8 in taller (76.7 in vs 74.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 10.0 in longer wheelbase (154.7 in vs 144.7 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 3500 is 516 lb heavier (5,161 lb vs 5,676 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Ford F-250 is 14.6 in narrower (79.2 in vs 93.8 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 3500 is 516 lb heavier (5,161 lb vs 5,676 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 10.0 in longer wheelbase (154.7 in vs 144.7 in)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 1.8 in taller (76.7 in vs 74.9 in)
- Length: Dodge Ram 3500 is 5.1 in shorter (239.2 in vs 234.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Ram 3500 — Dodge Ram 3500 is shorter by 5.1 in Check garage fit for Ford F-250 · garage fit for Dodge Ram 3500
- Narrower for tight parkingFord F-250 — Ford F-250 is narrower by 14.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord F-250 — Based on length × width (Ford F-250)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford F-250 | Dodge Ram 3500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 239.2 in | 234.1 in | 5.1 in |
| Width | 79.2 in | 93.8 in | 14.6 in |
| Height | 76.7 in | 74.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 154.7 in | 144.7 in | 10.0 in |
| Curb weight | 5,161 lb | 5,676 lb | 516 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 220.8 in – 257.6 in).
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