Ford F-250 vs Ford F-150 Lightning Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Ford F-250 · Ford F-150 Lightning
- Length227.6 in – 263.0 in
- Height76.6 in – 79.8 in
- Wheelbase137.0 in – 172.0 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in – 8.5 in
- Curb weight5,941 lb – 6,942 lb
- Width79.9 in
- Ford F-150 Lightning width79.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford F-150 Lightning is 13.6 in shorter (245.3 in vs 231.7 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Ford F-250 is 1.0 in taller (78.2 in vs 77.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 9.5 in longer wheelbase (154.5 in vs 145.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-150 Lightning is 13 lb heavier (6,442 lb vs 6,454 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 9.5 in longer wheelbase (154.5 in vs 145.0 in)
- Length: Ford F-150 Lightning is 13.6 in shorter (245.3 in vs 231.7 in)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 1.0 in taller (78.2 in vs 77.2 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-150 Lightning is 13 lb heavier (6,442 lb vs 6,454 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord F-150 Lightning — Ford F-150 Lightning is shorter by 13.6 in Check garage fit for Ford F-250 · garage fit for Ford F-150 Lightning
- 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 | 245.3 in | 231.7 in | 13.6 in |
| Width | 79.9 in | 79.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 78.2 in | 77.2 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 154.5 in | 145.0 in | 9.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 6,442 lb | 6,454 lb | 13 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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