Ford F-350 vs Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Ford F-350 · Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
- 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 weight5,909 lb – 7,379 lb
- Width80.0 in – 96.0 in
- Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD width80.1 in – 96.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 7.6 in shorter (249.0 in vs 241.4 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Ford F-350 is 2.0 in taller (79.5 in vs 77.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-350 has a 8.4 in longer wheelbase (159.0 in vs 150.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has 0.3 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.4 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-350 is 32 lb heavier (6,644 lb vs 6,612 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Ford F-350 has a 8.4 in longer wheelbase (159.0 in vs 150.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has 0.3 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.4 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 7.6 in shorter (249.0 in vs 241.4 in)
- Height: Ford F-350 is 2.0 in taller (79.5 in vs 77.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-350 is 32 lb heavier (6,644 lb vs 6,612 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Silverado 3500HD — Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is shorter by 7.6 in Check garage fit for Ford F-350 · garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Silverado 3500HD — Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Silverado 3500HD — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford F-350 | Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 249.0 in | 241.4 in | 7.6 in |
| Width | 88.0 in | 88.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 79.5 in | 77.5 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 159.0 in | 150.6 in | 8.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 8.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 6,644 lb | 6,612 lb | 32 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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