Ford F-250 vs Dodge Ram 3500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Ford F-250 · Dodge Ram 3500
- 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 3500 width79.9 in – 96.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Ram 3500 is 5.6 in shorter (244.3 in vs 238.7 in)
- Width: Ford F-250 is 8.0 in narrower (79.9 in vs 88.0 in)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 1.8 in taller (78.5 in vs 76.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (154.5 in vs 150.5 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 3500 is 464 lb heavier (5,983 lb vs 6,447 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Ford F-250 is 8.0 in narrower (79.9 in vs 88.0 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 3500 is 464 lb heavier (5,983 lb vs 6,447 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (154.5 in vs 150.5 in)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 1.8 in taller (78.5 in vs 76.7 in)
- Length: Dodge Ram 3500 is 5.6 in shorter (244.3 in vs 238.7 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-250 · garage fit for Dodge Ram 3500
- Narrower for tight parkingFord F-250 — Ford F-250 is narrower by 8.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord F-250 — Based on length × width (Ford F-250)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford F-250 | Dodge Ram 3500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 244.3 in | 238.7 in | 5.6 in |
| Width | 79.9 in | 88.0 in | 8.0 in |
| Height | 78.5 in | 76.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 154.5 in | 150.5 in | 4.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.7 in | — |
| Curb weight | 5,983 lb | 6,447 lb | 464 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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