Ford F-250 Super Duty vs GMC Sierra 2500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2004 GMC Sierra 2500
Overview
| Spec | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | XL | Work Truck |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Regular Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2004 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $45,675 | $23,520 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 34 gal | 34 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 405 hp (best) | 300 hp |
| Torque | 445 lb-ft (best) | 360 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 6.8 L (best) | 6 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Towing capacity | 18,200 lbs (best) | 10,800 lbs |
| Payload | 4,240 lbs (best) | 3,570 lbs |
| Curb weight | 5,697 lbs | 5,030 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 9.7 in (best) | 6.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 141.4 in (best) | 133 in |
| Length | 231.8 in (best) | 222.1 in |
| Width | 80 in (best) | 78.5 in |
| Height | 78.9 in (best) | 74.2 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | GMC Sierra 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | XL $45,675 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Work Truck $23,520 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XL $48,235 MSRP | Work Truck $29,970 MSRP |
| 3 | XL $48,435 MSRP | Base $25,590 MSRP |
| 4 | XL $49,890 MSRP | Base $31,697 MSRP |
| 5 | XL $50,090 MSRP | SLE $26,728 MSRP |
| 6 | XL $48,465 MSRP | SLE $32,035 MSRP |
| 7 | XL $51,025 MSRP | SLE $33,617 MSRP |
| 8 | XL $51,235 MSRP | SLE $35,445 MSRP |
| 9 | XL $52,690 MSRP | SLT $36,095 MSRP |
| 10 | XL $52,900 MSRP | SLT $37,515 MSRP |
| 11 | XLT $48,875 MSRP | SLT $39,510 MSRP |
| 12 | XLT $51,945 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 | — |