2025 Ford F-150 vs 2025 GMC Sierra
The GMC Sierra wins clearly, 89.9 to 59.1, on fuel & range, safety.
2025 Ford F-150
The 2025 Ford F-150 is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large pickup truck with 11 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the F150 Pickup 4WD…
2025 GMC Sierra
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…
2025 GMC Sierra
Clear winThe GMC Sierra wins clearly, 89.9 to 59.1, on fuel & range, safety.
| Category · weight | 2025 GMC Sierraoverall 89.9 | 2025 Ford F-150overall 59.1 | |||||||||||||||
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| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 39.6 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 82.4 | 73.8 | |||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||
| Performancenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 89.9 | 59.1 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 2 of 7 categories compared
GMC Sierra: base trim Pro 2WD · Ford F-150: base trim XL 4X2. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 GMC Sierra wins
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 85 against 30).
- It is rated 64 combined against 23 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,700 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,200 against $2,900).
Where the 2025 Ford F-150 answers
- It lists 25 standard driver-assist features against 2.
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (128 against 133 filed with NHTSA).
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
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
39 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | GMC SierraPro 2WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | — |
| Cylinder count | 4 | — |
| Engine displacement | 2,700 cc | — |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.7L Turbo DOHC VVT DI with Active Fuel Management | 2.7L V6 EcoBoost / 5.0L V8 |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | — |
| Valve configuration | Dual-overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 310 hp | — |
| Torque | 430 lb-ft | — |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 19 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 22 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.42 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | — |
| Overall height | 75.7 in | — |
| Overall length | 211 in | — |
| Overall width | 81.1 in | — |
| Wheelbase | 127 in | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 43.1 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 44.5 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,500 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,410 lbs | — |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,800 lbs | — |
| Payload capacity | 2,260 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent coil-over-shock with twin-tube shock absorbers | Independent Front Suspension (IFS) |
| Rear suspension type | Solid axle with semi-elliptic, variable-rate, two-stage multileaf springs, splayed twin-tube shock absorbers | Leaf, Two-Stage Variable Rate |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion | Power 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 | 17 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | steel | steel |
| Wheel width | 8 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P255/70R17 | 245/70R17 BSW A/S |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 28.3 gal | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | FordPass Connect |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front 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
62 features · differences first, then sharedSafety25 differ · 26 listed
| Feature | GMC SierraPro 2WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) – Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) – Forward Collision Warning | — | std |
| Camera Only Evasive Steering Assist | — | std |
| Driver and Passenger Front Airbags | — | std |
| Driver and Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags | — | std |
| Lane-Keeping System (Lane-Keeping Alert, Lane-Keeping Aid, Driver Alert, Road Edge Detection) | — | std |
| Rear View Camera | — | std |
| Safety Canopy® Side-Curtain Airbags (1st and 2nd row coverage) | — | std |
| Driver Alert (Lane-Keeping System sub-feature) | — | std |
| Rear Parking Sensors | — | std |
| Trailer Sway Control | — | std |
| AdvanceTrac® w/RSC® (Roll Stability Control™) | — | std |
| Auto High Beams | — | std |
| Auto Hold | — | std |
| BLIS® with Cross-Traffic Alert | — | std |
| Camera Only AEB Oncoming | — | std |
| Cruise Control (standard on Pro trim) | std | — |
| Curve Control | — | std |
| Ford Security Package (1-year included with activation) | — | std |
| Hill Start Assist | — | std |
| Perimeter Alarm | — | std |
| Reverse Brake Assist | — | std |
| SOS Post-Crash Alert System™ | — | std |
| SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) | — | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | — | std |
| Brakes – 4-Wheel Disc with ABS | std | std |
Infotainment10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | GMC SierraPro 2WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 911 Assist® | — | std |
| FordPass™ Connect – Schedule specific times to remotely start vehicle | — | std |
| FordPass™ Connect (5G) – 5G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot connects up to 10 devices | — | std |
| AM/FM Stereo with B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen with HD Radio™ (8 speakers including subwoofer) | — | std |
| FordPass™ Connect – Locate parked vehicle | — | std |
| SiriusXM® with 360L (3-month prepaid subscription) | — | std |
| Steering Wheel Controls | — | std |
| SYNC® 4 – Conversational Voice Command Recognition | — | std |
| SYNC® 4 – Wireless Phone Connection | — | std |
| SYNC® 4 with Enhanced Voice Recognition – 12" LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ Compatibility | — | std |
Convenience2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | GMC SierraPro 2WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Tailgate Lock | — | std |
| USB charging ports and power outlets | — | std |
Seating1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | GMC SierraPro 2WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cloth seating | — | std |
Interior4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | GMC SierraPro 2WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Rearview Mirror, Day/Night | — | std |
| Steering Wheel, Black Urethane – Manual Tilt/Telescoping and Manual Locking | — | std |
| Overhead console | — | std |
| Visor, Driver Side; Visor with Mirror, Passenger-Side | — | std |
Exterior3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | GMC SierraPro 2WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) | — | std |
| Mirrors, Sideview – Power Glass with Heat | — | std |
| Tailgate Lift Assist | — | std |
Powertrain7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | GMC SierraPro 2WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 10-speed automatic transmission (3.0L, 5.3L and 6.2L) | std | — |
| 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 | — |
| Selectable Drive Modes: Normal, ECO, Sport, Tow/Haul, Slippery (+ terrain modes by trim) | — | std |
| Two-speed transfer case or Autotrac automatic transfer case with 4WD (depending on model) | opt | — |
Chassis4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | GMC SierraPro 2WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
Cargo5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | GMC SierraPro 2WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Class IV Trailer Hitch (incl. Smart Trailer Tow Connector, 7/4 pin-connector; Class IV trailer hitch receiver) | — | std |
| Selectable Drive Mode: Tow/Haul | — | std |
| Integrated Trailer Brake Controller | — | opt |
| Tailgate Step w/ Work Surface (63T) | — | opt |
| Tow/Haul Package (53T) – Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, Electronic-locking rear-axle | — | opt |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPGMC Sierra
Top recalls
- high Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 25V876000 · 86 vehicles
- high Seats 25V015000 · 5 vehicles
Ford F-150
Top recalls
- critical Steering 25V309000 · 9,181 vehicles
- critical Engine And Engine Cooling 25V198000 · 4,356 vehicles
- critical Power Train 25V164000 · 269 vehicles
- critical Engine And Engine Cooling 24V851000 · 2,490 vehicles
- high Seats 26V655000 · 2,276 vehicles
- high Fuel System, Gasoline 26V578000 · 223,472 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| GMC SierraPro 2WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 11 trims | — 21 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV, GAS, Diesel | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Sierra EV | F150 Pickup 4WD HEV |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 64 | 23 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,200 | $2,900 |
| EV range | 390 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) |
| Roadside assistance | — | 5 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 GMC Sierra or the 2025 Ford F-150?
The GMC Sierra wins clearly, 89.9 to 59.1, on fuel & range, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 GMC Sierra scores 89.9 and the 2025 Ford F-150 59.1. 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 GMC Sierra or the 2025 Ford F-150?
2025 GMC Sierra: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. 2025 Ford F-150: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 16 recalls (1 filed with no repair available). 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 GMC Sierra and the 2025 Ford F-150?
Where the 2025 GMC Sierra wins: it has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 85 against 30), is rated 64 combined against 23 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and costs $1,700 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,200 against $2,900). Where the 2025 Ford F-150 answers: it lists 25 standard driver-assist features against 2 and has drawn fewer owner complaints (128 against 133 filed with NHTSA). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars.