RAM 2500 vs Ford Expedition Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. RAM 2500 · Ford Expedition
- Length230.4 in – 259.4 in
- Height73.3 in – 80.6 in
- Wheelbase140.5 in – 169.0 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in – 14.5 in
- Curb weight5,482 lb – 6,813 lb
- Width79.4 in – 79.5 in
- Ford Expedition width78.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Expedition is 38.4 in shorter (244.9 in vs 206.5 in)
- Width: Ford Expedition is 0.7 in narrower (79.5 in vs 78.8 in)
- Height: Ford Expedition is 0.3 in taller (76.9 in vs 77.2 in)
- Wheelbase: RAM 2500 has a 35.8 in longer wheelbase (154.8 in vs 119.0 in)
- Curb weight: RAM 2500 is 463 lb heavier (6,148 lb vs 5,685 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: RAM 2500 has a 35.8 in longer wheelbase (154.8 in vs 119.0 in)
- Length: Ford Expedition is 38.4 in shorter (244.9 in vs 206.5 in)
- Curb weight: RAM 2500 is 463 lb heavier (6,148 lb vs 5,685 lb)
- Width: Ford Expedition is 0.7 in narrower (79.5 in vs 78.8 in)
- Height: Ford Expedition is 0.3 in taller (76.9 in vs 77.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Expedition — Ford Expedition is shorter by 38.4 in Check garage fit for RAM 2500 · garage fit for Ford Expedition
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Expedition — Ford Expedition is narrower by 0.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Expedition — Based on length × width (Ford Expedition)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | RAM 2500 | Ford Expedition | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 244.9 in | 206.5 in | 38.4 in |
| Width | 79.5 in | 78.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 76.9 in | 77.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 154.8 in | 119.0 in | 35.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 10.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 6,148 lb | 5,685 lb | 463 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 230.4 in – 259.4 in).
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