Ford F-250 vs RAM 2500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Ford F-250 · RAM 2500
- 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
- RAM 2500 width79.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford F-250 is 3.1 in shorter (245.3 in vs 248.4 in)
- Width: RAM 2500 is 0.4 in narrower (79.9 in vs 79.5 in)
- Height: RAM 2500 is 0.7 in taller (78.2 in vs 78.8 in)
- Wheelbase: RAM 2500 has a 6.0 in longer wheelbase (154.5 in vs 160.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford F-250 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.3 in vs 7.8 in)
- Curb weight: RAM 2500 is 479 lb heavier (6,442 lb vs 6,920 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: RAM 2500 is 479 lb heavier (6,442 lb vs 6,920 lb)
- Ground clearance: Ford F-250 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.3 in vs 7.8 in)
- Wheelbase: RAM 2500 has a 6.0 in longer wheelbase (154.5 in vs 160.5 in)
- Length: Ford F-250 is 3.1 in shorter (245.3 in vs 248.4 in)
- Height: RAM 2500 is 0.7 in taller (78.2 in vs 78.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord F-250 — Ford F-250 is shorter by 3.1 in Check garage fit for Ford F-250 · garage fit for RAM 2500
- Narrower for tight parkingRAM 2500 — RAM 2500 is narrower by 0.4 in
- More ground clearanceFord F-250 — Ford F-250 has 0.5 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford F-250 | RAM 2500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 245.3 in | 248.4 in | 3.1 in |
| Width | 79.9 in | 79.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 78.2 in | 78.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 154.5 in | 160.5 in | 6.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 7.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 6,442 lb | 6,920 lb | 479 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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