Ford F-350 vs Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Ford F-350 · Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
- Length231.8 in – 266.2 in
- Height77.8 in – 81.3 in
- Wheelbase142.0 in – 176.0 in
- Ground clearance7.7 in – 8.5 in
- Curb weight5,878 lb – 8,132 lb
- Width80.0 in – 96.0 in
- Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD width81.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford F-350 is 1.8 in shorter (249.0 in vs 250.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is 6.2 in narrower (88.0 in vs 81.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is 0.3 in taller (79.5 in vs 79.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-350 has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (159.0 in vs 156.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD has 2.0 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 10.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-350 is 484 lb heavier (7,005 lb vs 6,521 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD has 2.0 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 10.1 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is 6.2 in narrower (88.0 in vs 81.8 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-350 is 484 lb heavier (7,005 lb vs 6,521 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-350 has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (159.0 in vs 156.8 in)
- Length: Ford F-350 is 1.8 in shorter (249.0 in vs 250.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord F-350 — Ford F-350 is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Ford F-350 · garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Silverado 2500HD — Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is narrower by 6.2 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Silverado 2500HD — Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD has 2.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Silverado 2500HD — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford F-350 | Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 249.0 in | 250.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 88.0 in | 81.8 in | 6.2 in |
| Height | 79.5 in | 79.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 159.0 in | 156.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 10.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 7,005 lb | 6,521 lb | 484 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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