GMC Sierra 1500 vs Ford F-250 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. GMC Sierra 1500 · Ford F-250
- Length203.2 in – 249.0 in
- Height70.8 in – 75.0 in
- Wheelbase119.0 in – 157.5 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in – 8.7 in
- Curb weight4,225 lb – 5,430 lb
- Width78.5 in
- Ford F-250 width79.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: GMC Sierra 1500 is 18.0 in shorter (226.1 in vs 244.1 in)
- Width: GMC Sierra 1500 is 1.4 in narrower (78.5 in vs 79.9 in)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 5.1 in taller (72.9 in vs 78.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 16.3 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 154.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-250 is 1,338 lb heavier (4,828 lb vs 6,165 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford F-250 is 1,338 lb heavier (4,828 lb vs 6,165 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 16.3 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 154.5 in)
- Length: GMC Sierra 1500 is 18.0 in shorter (226.1 in vs 244.1 in)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 5.1 in taller (72.9 in vs 78.0 in)
- Width: GMC Sierra 1500 is 1.4 in narrower (78.5 in vs 79.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageGMC Sierra 1500 — GMC Sierra 1500 is shorter by 18.0 in Check garage fit for GMC Sierra 1500 · garage fit for Ford F-250
- Narrower for tight parkingGMC Sierra 1500 — GMC Sierra 1500 is narrower by 1.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintGMC Sierra 1500 — Based on length × width (GMC Sierra 1500)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500 | Ford F-250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 226.1 in | 244.1 in | 18.0 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 79.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 72.9 in | 78.0 in | 5.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 138.3 in | 154.5 in | 16.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,828 lb | 6,165 lb | 1,338 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 203.2 in – 249.0 in).
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