Ford F-350 vs Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Ford F-350 · Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
- Length227.0 in – 262.4 in
- Height76.0 in – 81.0 in
- Wheelbase137.0 in – 172.0 in
- Curb weight5,813 lb – 7,398 lb
- Width79.9 in – 95.5 in
- Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD width79.9 in – 95.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 3.0 in shorter (244.7 in vs 241.7 in)
- Width: Ford F-350 is 0.2 in narrower (87.7 in vs 87.9 in)
- Height: Ford F-350 is 2.5 in taller (78.5 in vs 76.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-350 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (154.5 in vs 150.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-350 is 713 lb heavier (6,606 lb vs 5,893 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford F-350 is 713 lb heavier (6,606 lb vs 5,893 lb)
- Height: Ford F-350 is 2.5 in taller (78.5 in vs 76.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-350 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (154.5 in vs 150.0 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 3.0 in shorter (244.7 in vs 241.7 in)
- Width: Ford F-350 is 0.2 in narrower (87.7 in vs 87.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Silverado 3500HD — Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Ford F-350 · garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
- Narrower for tight parkingFord F-350 — Ford F-350 is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Silverado 3500HD — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford F-350 | Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 244.7 in | 241.7 in | 3.0 in |
| Width | 87.7 in | 87.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 78.5 in | 76.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 154.5 in | 150.0 in | 4.5 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 10.2 in | — |
| Curb weight | 6,606 lb | 5,893 lb | 713 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 227.0 in – 262.4 in).
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