Ford F-250 Super Duty vs Ford F-450 Super Duty
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Ford F-450 Super Duty
Overview
| Spec | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL | Ford F-450 Super DutyXL |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | XL | XL |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Regular Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | diesel fuel |
| Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | diesel |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL | Ford F-450 Super DutyXL |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $45,675 (best) | $61,330 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL | Ford F-450 Super DutyXL |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 34 gal (best) | 29 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL | Ford F-450 Super DutyXL |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 405 hp | 475 hp (best) |
| Torque | 445 lb-ft | 1050 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 6.8 L (best) | 6.7 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL | Ford F-450 Super DutyXL |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Towing capacity | 18,200 lbs | 25,000 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 4,240 lbs | 6,322 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 5,697 lbs (best) | 7,657 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 9.7 in (best) | 8.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 141.4 in | 141.4 in |
| Length | 231.8 in | 231.8 in |
| Width | 80 in | 96 in (best) |
| Height | 78.9 in | 82 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL | Ford F-450 Super DutyXL |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Ford F-250 Super Duty | Ford F-450 Super Duty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | XL $45,675 MSRP(Currently comparing) | XL $61,330 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XL $48,235 MSRP | XL $66,925 MSRP |
| 3 | XL $48,435 MSRP | XL $64,140 MSRP |
| 4 | XL $49,890 MSRP | XL $69,725 MSRP |
| 5 | XL $50,090 MSRP | XLT $65,265 MSRP |
| 6 | XL $48,465 MSRP | XLT $69,035 MSRP |
| 7 | XL $51,025 MSRP | XLT $68,070 MSRP |
| 8 | XL $51,235 MSRP | XLT $71,835 MSRP |
| 9 | XL $52,690 MSRP | Lariat $78,660 MSRP |
| 10 | XL $52,900 MSRP | Lariat $81,465 MSRP |
| 11 | XLT $48,875 MSRP | King Ranch $93,890 MSRP |
| 12 | XLT $51,945 MSRP | Platinum $95,335 MSRP |
| 13 | XLT $53,700 MSRP | — |
| 14 | XLT $53,905 MSRP | — |
| 15 | XLT $51,670 MSRP | — |
| 16 | XLT $54,545 MSRP | — |
| 17 | XLT $54,745 MSRP | — |
| 18 | XLT $56,500 MSRP | — |
| 19 | XLT $56,705 MSRP | — |
| 20 | Lariat $62,735 MSRP | — |
| 21 | Lariat $62,940 MSRP | — |
| 22 | Lariat $65,540 MSRP | — |
| 23 | Lariat $65,740 MSRP | — |
| 24 | King Ranch $77,775 MSRP | — |
| 25 | King Ranch $77,975 MSRP | — |
| 26 | Platinum $78,665 MSRP | — |
| 27 | Platinum $78,865 MSRP | — |