Ford F-250 vs GMC Sierra 1500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Ford F-250 · GMC Sierra 1500
- Length226.4 in – 261.8 in
- Height76.5 in – 80.0 in
- Wheelbase137.0 in – 172.0 in
- Curb weight5,504 lb – 6,495 lb
- Width79.9 in
- GMC Sierra 1500 width78.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: GMC Sierra 1500 is 16.8 in shorter (244.1 in vs 227.3 in)
- Width: GMC Sierra 1500 is 1.4 in narrower (79.9 in vs 78.5 in)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 5.3 in taller (78.3 in vs 72.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 16.3 in longer wheelbase (154.5 in vs 138.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-250 is 1,182 lb heavier (6,000 lb vs 4,818 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford F-250 is 1,182 lb heavier (6,000 lb vs 4,818 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 16.3 in longer wheelbase (154.5 in vs 138.3 in)
- Length: GMC Sierra 1500 is 16.8 in shorter (244.1 in vs 227.3 in)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 5.3 in taller (78.3 in vs 72.9 in)
- Width: GMC Sierra 1500 is 1.4 in narrower (79.9 in vs 78.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageGMC Sierra 1500 — GMC Sierra 1500 is shorter by 16.8 in Check garage fit for Ford F-250 · garage fit for GMC Sierra 1500
- Narrower for tight parkingGMC Sierra 1500 — GMC Sierra 1500 is narrower by 1.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintGMC Sierra 1500 — Based on length × width (GMC Sierra 1500)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford F-250 | GMC Sierra 1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 244.1 in | 227.3 in | 16.8 in |
| Width | 79.9 in | 78.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 78.3 in | 72.9 in | 5.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 154.5 in | 138.3 in | 16.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.4 in | — |
| Curb weight | 6,000 lb | 4,818 lb | 1,182 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 226.4 in – 261.8 in).
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