Ford F-250 vs Ford F-150 Lightning Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Ford F-250 · Ford F-150 Lightning
- Length231.8 in – 266.2 in
- Height77.9 in – 81.5 in
- Wheelbase142.0 in – 176.0 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in – 8.5 in
- Curb weight5,677 lb – 7,538 lb
- Width80.0 in
- Ford F-150 Lightning width79.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford F-150 Lightning is 17.3 in shorter (249.0 in vs 231.7 in)
- Width: Ford F-150 Lightning is 0.1 in narrower (80.0 in vs 79.9 in)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 2.5 in taller (79.7 in vs 77.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 14.0 in longer wheelbase (159.0 in vs 145.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-250 is 154 lb heavier (6,608 lb vs 6,454 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 14.0 in longer wheelbase (159.0 in vs 145.0 in)
- Length: Ford F-150 Lightning is 17.3 in shorter (249.0 in vs 231.7 in)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 2.5 in taller (79.7 in vs 77.2 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-250 is 154 lb heavier (6,608 lb vs 6,454 lb)
- Width: Ford F-150 Lightning is 0.1 in narrower (80.0 in vs 79.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord F-150 Lightning — Ford F-150 Lightning is shorter by 17.3 in Check garage fit for Ford F-250 · garage fit for Ford F-150 Lightning
- Narrower for tight parkingFord F-150 Lightning — Ford F-150 Lightning is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord F-150 Lightning — Based on length × width (Ford F-150 Lightning)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford F-250 | Ford F-150 Lightning | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 249.0 in | 231.7 in | 17.3 in |
| Width | 80.0 in | 79.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 79.7 in | 77.2 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 159.0 in | 145.0 in | 14.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 6,608 lb | 6,454 lb | 154 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 231.8 in – 266.2 in).
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