Ford F-250 vs Dodge Ram 3500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Ford F-250 · Dodge Ram 3500
- Length227.6 in – 263.0 in
- Height76.6 in – 79.8 in
- Wheelbase137.0 in – 172.0 in
- Curb weight5,855 lb – 6,940 lb
- Width80.0 in
- Dodge Ram 3500 width79.5 in – 96.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Ram 3500 is 0.4 in shorter (245.3 in vs 244.9 in)
- Width: Ford F-250 is 8.0 in narrower (80.0 in vs 88.0 in)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 2.2 in taller (78.2 in vs 76.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Ram 3500 has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (154.5 in vs 155.0 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 3500 is 990 lb heavier (6,398 lb vs 7,388 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 3500 is 990 lb heavier (6,398 lb vs 7,388 lb)
- Width: Ford F-250 is 8.0 in narrower (80.0 in vs 88.0 in)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 2.2 in taller (78.2 in vs 76.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Ram 3500 has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (154.5 in vs 155.0 in)
- Length: Dodge Ram 3500 is 0.4 in shorter (245.3 in vs 244.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Ram 3500 — Dodge Ram 3500 is shorter by 0.4 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 | 245.3 in | 244.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Width | 80.0 in | 88.0 in | 8.0 in |
| Height | 78.2 in | 76.0 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 154.5 in | 155.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.1 in | — |
| Curb weight | 6,398 lb | 7,388 lb | 990 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 227.6 in – 263.0 in).
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