Ford F-250 vs Dodge Ram 3500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Ford F-250 · Dodge Ram 3500
- Length227.0 in – 262.4 in
- Height75.9 in – 79.9 in
- Wheelbase137.0 in – 172.0 in
- Curb weight5,675 lb – 6,685 lb
- Width79.9 in
- Dodge Ram 3500 width79.9 in – 96.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Ram 3500 is 6.0 in shorter (244.7 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 0.8 in taller (77.9 in vs 77.1 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 690 lb heavier (6,180 lb vs 6,870 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 3500 is 690 lb heavier (6,180 lb vs 6,870 lb)
- Width: Ford F-250 is 8.0 in narrower (79.9 in vs 88.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (154.5 in vs 150.5 in)
- Length: Dodge Ram 3500 is 6.0 in shorter (244.7 in vs 238.7 in)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 0.8 in taller (77.9 in vs 77.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Ram 3500 — Dodge Ram 3500 is shorter by 6.0 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 | 244.7 in | 238.7 in | 6.0 in |
| Width | 79.9 in | 88.0 in | 8.0 in |
| Height | 77.9 in | 77.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 154.5 in | 150.5 in | 4.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.1 in | — |
| Curb weight | 6,180 lb | 6,870 lb | 690 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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