Ford F-350 vs Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford F-350 · Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
- Length227.6 in – 263.0 in
- Height76.5 in – 80.8 in
- Wheelbase137.0 in – 172.0 in
- Curb weight5,954 lb – 7,442 lb
- Width79.9 in – 96.0 in
- Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD width80.0 in – 95.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 3.3 in shorter (245.3 in vs 242.1 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Ford F-350 is 1.0 in taller (78.7 in vs 77.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-350 has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (154.5 in vs 150.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-350 is 239 lb heavier (6,698 lb vs 6,460 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford F-350 is 239 lb heavier (6,698 lb vs 6,460 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-350 has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (154.5 in vs 150.7 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 3.3 in shorter (245.3 in vs 242.1 in)
- Height: Ford F-350 is 1.0 in taller (78.7 in vs 77.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Silverado 3500HD — Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Ford F-350 · garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Silverado 3500HD — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford F-350 | Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 245.3 in | 242.1 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 88.0 in | 88.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 78.7 in | 77.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 154.5 in | 150.7 in | 3.8 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 9.8 in | — |
| Curb weight | 6,698 lb | 6,460 lb | 239 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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