Ford F-250 vs Ford F-150 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Ford F-250 · Ford F-150
- 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 width79.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford F-150 is 15.4 in shorter (245.3 in vs 229.9 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Ford F-250 is 2.0 in taller (78.2 in vs 76.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 12.0 in longer wheelbase (154.5 in vs 142.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford F-150 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.3 in vs 8.9 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-250 is 1,925 lb heavier (6,442 lb vs 4,517 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford F-250 is 1,925 lb heavier (6,442 lb vs 4,517 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 12.0 in longer wheelbase (154.5 in vs 142.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford F-150 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.3 in vs 8.9 in)
- Length: Ford F-150 is 15.4 in shorter (245.3 in vs 229.9 in)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 2.0 in taller (78.2 in vs 76.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord F-150 — Ford F-150 is shorter by 15.4 in Check garage fit for Ford F-250 · garage fit for Ford F-150
- More ground clearanceFord F-150 — Ford F-150 has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord F-150 — Based on length × width (Ford F-150)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford F-250 | Ford F-150 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 245.3 in | 229.9 in | 15.4 in |
| Width | 79.9 in | 79.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 78.2 in | 76.2 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 154.5 in | 142.5 in | 12.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 8.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 6,442 lb | 4,517 lb | 1,925 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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