Head-to-head
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning vs 2025 GMC Sierra
The Ford F-150 Lightning wins clearly, 90.6 to 68.6, on safety, performance, fuel & range.
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2025 Ford F-150 Lightning
The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning is sold in the U.S. as an electric large pickup truck with 5 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the F-150 Lightn…
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The 2025 GMC Sierra is sold in the U.S. as an electric, gas and diesel large pickup truck with 25 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Sierr…
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Verdict · default weights
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning
Clear winThe Ford F-150 Lightning wins clearly, 90.6 to 68.6, on safety, performance, fuel & range.
Safety 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning leads by 29.1
Performance 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning leads by 35.8
Fuel & range 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning leads by 3.2
| Category · weight | 2025 Ford F-150 Lightningoverall 90.6 | 2025 GMC Sierraoverall 68.6 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 94.2 | 91 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 83.2 | 54.1 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 64.2 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 90.6 | 68.6 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 3 of 7 categories compared
Ford F-150 Lightning: base trim Pro 4WD · GMC Sierra: base trim Pro 2WD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (9 against 136 filed with NHTSA).
- It lists 23 standard driver-assist features against 2.
- It turns out 775 lb-ft of torque against 430.
Where the 2025 GMC Sierra answers
- It goes 90 miles further on a charge (390 against 300 miles of EPA range).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 85 against 72).
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
45 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Ford F-150 LightningPro 4WD | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 2,700 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | Dual eMotor, two inboard three-phase fixed magnet AC motors, 98 kWh Standard-Range Battery | 2.7L Turbo DOHC VVT DI with Active Fuel Management |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | Dual-overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 452 hp | 310 hp |
| Torque | 775 lb-ft | 430 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 19 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 22 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 3.42 |
| Transmission speeds | 1 | 8 |
| Transmission type | Single-Speed | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | 7.9 in |
| Overall height | 78.5 in | 75.7 in |
| Overall length | 233 in | 211 in |
| Overall width | 80 in | 81.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 146 in | 127 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 52.8 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.8 in | 43.1 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.4 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 43.9 in | 44.5 in |
| Second-row legroom | 43.6 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 4,500 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 4,410 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 6,800 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 2,329 lbs | 2,260 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent double-wishbone with coil-over shocks, stabilizer bar with heavy-duty gas pressurized monotube shocks | Independent coil-over-shock with twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension type | Independent semi trailing arms, coil springs, stabilizer bar with heavy-duty gas pressurized twin tube shocks | Solid axle with semi-elliptic, variable-rate, two-stage multileaf springs, splayed twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 330 mm |
| Front brake type | — | Vented disc |
| Parking brake type | Electric | — |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 345 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | Vented disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | steel |
| Wheel width | — | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 275/65R18 | P255/70R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 28.3 gal |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | FordPass Connect | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 3 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 66.7 in | 66 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 66 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
85 features · differences first, then sharedSafety25 differ · 26 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150 LightningPro 4WD | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (includes Pedestrian Detection) | std | — |
| 360-degree camera | opt | — |
| Pre-Collision Assist® with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) – Forward Collision Warning | std | — |
| Airbags – Driver and front-passenger front airbags | std | — |
| Driver and Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags | std | — |
| Evasive Steering Assist | std | — |
| Lane-Keeping System (includes Lane-Keeping Alert, Lane-Keeping Aid and Driver Alert, Road Edge Detection) | std | — |
| Safety Canopy® side-curtain airbags | std | — |
| Driver Alert (included in Lane-Keeping System) | std | — |
| Hill Decent Control | opt | — |
| Reverse Sensing System | std | — |
| Trailer Sway Control | std | — |
| AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control™) | std | — |
| AEB Oncoming | std | — |
| Auto High Beam headlamps | std | — |
| Cruise Control (standard on Pro trim) | — | std |
| Curve Control | std | — |
| Ford Co-Pilot360® 2.0 – BLIS® with Cross-Traffic Alert, with Trailer Coverage | std | — |
| Intersection Assist | std | — |
| Perimeter anti-theft alarm | std | — |
| Post-Collision Braking | std | — |
| Rear Parking Sensors | std | — |
| Reverse Brake Assist | std | — |
| SOS Post-Crash Alert System | std | — |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | std | — |
| Four-wheel disc with electro-hydraulic power assist and ABS | std | std |
Infotainment11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150 LightningPro 4WD | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| FordPass® App – Remotely start, lock and unlock vehicle | std | — |
| Connected Built-In Navigation (3-year trial) | std | — |
| FordPass® App – Remotely lock and unlock vehicle | std | — |
| FordPass® Connect with 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot capability for up to 10 devices | std | — |
| FordPass® App – Locate parked vehicle | std | — |
| 12-inch Digital Instrument Cluster | std | — |
| BlueOval Charge Network – Lifetime access | std | — |
| Over-The-Air Software Updates | std | — |
| SiriusXM w/ 360L (3-month trial) | std | — |
| SYNC® 4 with Enhanced Voice Recognition, 12-inch landscape LCD capacitive touch screen | std | — |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility | std | — |
Convenience3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150 LightningPro 4WD | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4kW Pro Power Onboard – 120V outlets: Two in the cab, two in the bed and four in the front trunk | std | — |
| 9.6kW Pro Power Onboard – 120V outlets: Two in the cab, four in the bed and four in the front trunk, plus a 240V outlet in the bed | opt | — |
| SecuriCode® keyless entry keypad | opt | — |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150 LightningPro 4WD | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control | std | — |
| Vapor Injection Heat Pump | std | — |
Seating2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150 LightningPro 4WD | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated front seats | std | — |
| Vinyl heated front bucket seats, 4-way manual driver/passenger | std | — |
Interior2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150 LightningPro 4WD | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Rearview Mirror, Auto-Dimming | std | — |
| Flow-through console with stowable floor shifter | std | — |
Exterior14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150 LightningPro 4WD | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| LED projector headlamps with dynamic bending and LED signature lighting | std | — |
| 18-inch high gloss black painted alloy wheels | std | — |
| 18" Spare Wheel and Tire | opt | — |
| Carbon Black fixed extended running boards | opt | — |
| Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (On/Off Cluster Controllable) | std | — |
| LED taillamps | std | — |
| Mirrors, Sideview – Power Glass with Heat | std | — |
| Mirrors, Sideview – Turn Signal | std | — |
| Power up/down hood | std | — |
| Tailgate step (includes Tailgate Work Surface) | opt | — |
| Tailgate with lift assist | std | — |
| Tire Inflator and Sealant Kit | std | — |
| Zone Lighting | std | — |
| Front & Rear Molded Splash Guards w/out wheellip molding | opt | — |
Powertrain15 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150 LightningPro 4WD | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Pedal Drive | std | — |
| 10-speed automatic transmission (3.0L, 5.3L and 6.2L) | — | std |
| 123 kWh Extended Range Battery | opt | — |
| 131 kWh Extended Range Battery | opt | — |
| 2.7L Turbo DOHC VVT DI with Active Fuel Management – 310 hp / 430 lb.-ft. torque | — | std |
| 3.0L DOHC I-6 Turbo-Diesel – 305 hp / 495 lb.-ft. torque | — | opt |
| 5.3L V-8 VVT DI with Dynamic Fuel Management – 355 hp / 383 lb.-ft. torque | — | std |
| 8-speed automatic transmission (2.7L) | — | std |
| 98 kWh Standard Range Battery | std | — |
| E-Locker (electronic locking rear differential) | opt | — |
| Mobile Power Cord (120V/240V) – includes Fast Charging Adapter (NACS) | opt | — |
| Regenerative Braking System | std | — |
| SAE J1772 CCS Charge Port capable of charging on 120V, 240V and DC Fast Charge | std | — |
| Selectable Drive Modes: Normal, Sport, Tow/Haul, Off-road | std | — |
| Two-speed transfer case or Autotrac automatic transfer case with 4WD (depending on model) | — | opt |
Chassis4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150 LightningPro 4WD | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering | — | std |
| Independent coil-over-shock front suspension with twin-tube shock absorbers; Rancho shocks on AT4; Multimatic DSSV dampers on AT4X; Adaptive Ride Control available on Denali | — | std |
| Solid axle rear suspension with semi-elliptic, variable-rate, two-stage multileaf springs, splayed twin-tube shock absorbers; Rancho shocks on AT4; Multimatic DSSV dampers on AT4X; Adaptive Ride Control available on Denali | — | std |
| Vented front and rear Duralife™ brake rotors (13 x 1.18 in. front / 13.6 x 0.79 in. rear) | — | std |
Cargo6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150 LightningPro 4WD | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Class IV trailer hitch | std | — |
| Selectable Drive Mode: Tow/Haul | std | — |
| Front trunk (Mega Power Frunk) | std | — |
| Max Trailer Tow Package – E-Locker, Hill Decent Control, Increased Tow Capability, Trailer Brake Controller | opt | — |
| Smart Trailer Tow Connector | std | — |
| Tow Technology Package – includes 360 Degree Camera, Pro Trailer Backup Assist, Pro Trailer Hitch Assist, Trailer Reverse Guidance, Mirrors Sideview, LED Sideview Mirror Spotlights | opt | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPFord F-150 Lightning
Safety Signal 72 C
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 3 · 1 critical
Owner complaints 9 · 4 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Forward Collision Avoidance (5), Electrical System (4), Service Brakes (3)
Top recalls
- critical Suspension 25V341000 · 29,501 vehicles
- high Power Train 25V863000 · 272,645 vehicles
- high Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25V438000 · 5 vehicles
GMC Sierra
Safety Signal 85 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 136 · 4 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Engine (64), Power Train (30), Electrical System (28)
Top recalls
- high Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 25V876000 · 86 vehicles
- high Seats 25V015000 · 5 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Ford F-150 LightningPro 4WD | GMC SierraPro 2WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 5 trims | — 11 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | BEV, GAS, Diesel |
| EPA configuration compared | F-150 Lightning 4WD ER2 | Sierra EV |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 72 | 64 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,050 | $1,200 |
| EV range | 300 mi | 390 mi |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | 5 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning or the 2025 GMC Sierra?
The Ford F-150 Lightning wins clearly, 90.6 to 68.6, on safety, performance, fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning scores 90.6 and the 2025 GMC Sierra 68.6. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning or the 2025 GMC Sierra?
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning: no NHTSA rating yet, grade C, 3 recalls. 2025 GMC Sierra: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning and the 2025 GMC Sierra?
Where the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (9 against 136 filed with NHTSA), lists 23 standard driver-assist features against 2, and turns out 775 lb-ft of torque against 430. Where the 2025 GMC Sierra answers: it goes 90 miles further on a charge (390 against 300 miles of EPA range) and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 85 against 72).