RAM 2500 vs Ford F-250 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. RAM 2500 · Ford F-250
- 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 – 6,870 lb
- Width79.4 in – 79.5 in
- Ford F-250 width79.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: RAM 2500 is 0.4 in shorter (244.9 in vs 245.3 in)
- Width: RAM 2500 is 0.5 in narrower (79.5 in vs 79.9 in)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 1.3 in taller (76.9 in vs 78.2 in)
- Wheelbase: RAM 2500 has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (154.8 in vs 154.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-250 is 263 lb heavier (6,176 lb vs 6,439 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford F-250 is 263 lb heavier (6,176 lb vs 6,439 lb)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 1.3 in taller (76.9 in vs 78.2 in)
- Width: RAM 2500 is 0.5 in narrower (79.5 in vs 79.9 in)
- Length: RAM 2500 is 0.4 in shorter (244.9 in vs 245.3 in)
- Wheelbase: RAM 2500 has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (154.8 in vs 154.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageRAM 2500 — RAM 2500 is shorter by 0.4 in Check garage fit for RAM 2500 · garage fit for Ford F-250
- Narrower for tight parkingRAM 2500 — RAM 2500 is narrower by 0.5 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | RAM 2500 | Ford F-250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 244.9 in | 245.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Width | 79.5 in | 79.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 76.9 in | 78.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 154.8 in | 154.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 10.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 6,176 lb | 6,439 lb | 263 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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