Is There a Comparable 2025 Ford F-250 Trim to the GMC Sierra 2500 HD
AT4X?
No, there isn't a high-end, off-road-focused 2025 Ford F-250
Super Duty trim to compare with the 2025 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AT4X. The closest
comparable option is the TREMOR Off-Road package.
Is There a Comparable 2025 Ford F-250 Trim to the GMC Sierra 2500 HD
Denali Ultimate?
No, there isn't a comparable 2025 Ford F-250 trim to the GMC
Sierra 2500 HD. The Limited trim was discontinued for 2025 models as the top-level luxury trim and replaced with the Platinum
Plus package.
This decision has mixed consumer reviews with some sharing
they enjoyed the sport-like appearance that came standard on the trim over a
package option requiring upgrading. Other reviews shared that they prefer the
more modern non-chrome look of the Platinum Plus package over the Limited.
Comparing Packages & Featured Editions
The 2025 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AT4X AEV Edition is the
top-level, off-road special edition trim, with pricing starting at $83,200
MSRP.
Its key features include:
- 11.8" ground clearance (two inches higher than
the AT4X)
- 29.8° approach angle, 22.6° breakover angle,
25.7° departure angle
- AEV stamped heavy-duty steel front/rear bumpers
and skid plates
- 18" Salta® wheels with a 16-spoke design
The AT4X AEV is the go-to choice to maximize your truck's
off-roading capabilities.
The 2025 Sierra 2500 HD has an extensive list of other
available packages, including:
- Technology Package: 15" diagonal head-up
display, rear camera mirror, and AT4 Preferred Package
- AT4 Premium Plus Package: Universal Home
Remote, rear sliding power window, LED roof marker lamps (AT4 Preferred
Package) plus a power sunroof, high-clearance step, and Technology Package
- X31 Off-Road Package: Off-road
suspension, Hill Descent Control, skid plates, twin-tube Rancho shocks, and an
X31 hard badge
The 2025 Ford F-250 Super Duty doesn't technically have a
featured edition (unless you count the TREMOR package), but offers several
packages, including:
- 360-Degree Camera Package: 360-degree
bird-eye camera system with a center high-mounted stop lamp and wired auxiliary
trailer camera compatibility
- Chrome Package: Chrome-themed aesthetics
in door handles, step bars, exhaust tip, front/rear bumpers, wheels, and tires
- FX4® Off-Road Package: Off-road tunes
front/rear shock absorbers, Hill Descent Control, skid plates,
electronic-locking differential, and more
The 2025 Sierra 2500 HD has a unique featured edition while
the 2025 F-250 Super Duty doesn't. However, both models do offer several
package upgrade options.
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Engines & Powertrain Comparison
The 2025 GMC Sierra 2500 HD comes with two drivetrain
options, both paired with an Allison® 10-speed automatic transmission:
- 6.6L V8: 401 hp and 464 lb.-ft. of torque
- 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8: 470 hp and 975 lb.-ft.
of torque
The 2025 Ford F-250 Super Duty has four drivetrain options
all paired with a TorqShift® -G 10-speed automatic transmission:
- 6.8L V8: 405 hp and 445 lb.-ft. of torque
- 7.3L V8: 430 hp and 485 lb.-ft. of torque
- 6.7L Power Stroke® V8 Turbo-Diesel: 475
hp and 1,050 lb.-ft. of torque
- 6.7L High Output Power Stroke® V8 Turbo-Diesel:
500 hp and 1,200 lb.-ft. of torque
Towing Capacity & Payload Rating Comparison
The 2025 GMC Sierra 2500 HD V8 engine models can tow up to
19,080 lbs. with a max payload rating of 3,850 lbs. when equipped with the 2WD
Regular Cab Long Bed configuration. The Turbo-Diesel models can tow up to
36,000 lbs. with a max payload rating of 3,907 lbs. when equipped with the 2WD
Regular Cab Long Bed configuration and NHT Max Trailering Package.
Its towing technologies include:
- In-vehicle trailering app with features
including maintenance reminders, security alerts, mileage, and electrical
diagnostics
- Bed view camera with interior views for 5th
wheel or gooseneck hitching assistance and cargo bed monitoring
- Adaptive Cruise Control with trailering that
accounts for additional drag and increased braking distance when towing
The 2025 Ford F-250 Super Duty can tow up to 30,000 lbs.
with a max payload rating of 8,000 lbs. when equipped with the 6.7L High Output
Power Stroke® V8 Turbo Diesel engine.
Its towing technologies include:
- Onboard Scales with Smart Hitch: 12" touchscreen
displays that track the bed's weight and balance with hitching technology that
measures the tongue weight while towing
- BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with
Trailer Coverage: Lane change assistance technologies when towing trailers up
to 33-ft. long with blind spot vehicle alerts and alongside the trailer
- Pro Trailer Hitch Assist™: Push-button hitching
driver assistance system with steering, accelerating, and braking capabilities
with hitch guidance
The 2025 Sierra 2500 HD offers more trailering assistance
technologies than any other competitor in its class, edging out the 2025 Ford
F-250 Super Duty in this towing category. However, according to Ford, the Super
Duty offers best-in-class max conventional/gooseneck towing and payload ratings.
Off-Road Features & Capability Comparison
The 2025 Sierra 2500 HD has many off-road-focused
capabilities in addition to the off-road enhanced AT4, AT4X, and AT4X AEV
Edition trims.
Depending on the trim level, its key off-roading features
include:
- 10.12" to 11.8" ground clearance
- Off-road tuned suspension with a 1.5"
factory-installed lift with Multimatic DSSV dampers
- Automatic locking rear differential and
four-wheel antilock disc brakes
- Off-Road, Snow/Ice, and Terrain drive select
modes
The Sierra 2500 HD driving angles vary per trim level and
cab configuration:
- Departure Angle: Up to 25.7° degrees
- Breakover Angle: Up to 22.6° degrees
- Approach Angle: Up to 31.6° degrees
The 2025 Ford F-250 Super Duty is designed with many rugged
off-roading components even without an off-road-focused trim.
Depending on the trim level, its key off-roading features
include:
- 9.2" to 10.2" ground clearance
- Power tailgate with a retractable tailgate step
- Off-road tuned front/rear shocks, steel skid
plates, and a transfer case shield
- Hill Descent Control
The Ford F-250 driving angles depend on the cab
configuration and trim level:
- Departure Angle: Up to 21.3° degrees
- Breakover Angle: Up to 24.7° degrees
- Approach Angle: Up to 27.6° degrees
Looking at the off-road capabilities of the 2025 GMC Sierra
HD in comparison to the 2025 Ford Super Duty, GMC offers a higher minimum and
maximum ground clearance across the lineup. They also offer six configurations
in the tailgate, while Ford only offers a retractable step. However, both
trucks share incline driving control assistance and drive-select modes in
various terrains.
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Interior Design & Features Comparison
The 2025 GMC Sierra 2500 HD interior has a
six-passenger capacity except for the AT4X, Denali, and Denali Ultimate
upper-level trims at five. It has four interior colors with select availability
per trim level: Alpine Umber, Dark Walnut/Slate, Jet Black, and Obsidian Rush.
Its key interior features vary per trim level, including:
- 13.4" infotainment touchscreen with built-in
Google
- 12.3" driver information center
- Bluetooth® audio streaming
- Wi-Fi hotspot
The Sierra 2500 HD comes in four cab configurations, with
select availability per trim level:
- Regular Cab Long Bed
- Double Cab Long Bed
- Crew Cab Standard Bed
- Crew Cab Long Bed
Its interior dimensions vary per cab configuration and trim level, with specs starting
at:
- Front Head Room: 43.03"
- Second Head Room: 40.12"
- Front Leg Room: 44.53"
- Second Leg Room: 43.40"
- Front Hip Room: 61.18"
- Second Hip Room: 60.24"
- Front Shoulder Room: 66.02"
- Second Shoulder Room: 65.30"
- Cargo Volume: 69.50 cu. ft.
The 2025 Ford F-250 Super Duty interior has a passenger
capacity that depends on the three available cab configurations and the trim
level chosen:
- Regular Cab (three)
- SuperCab (five to six)
- Crew Cab (five to six)
Its key interior features vary per trim level, including:
- 12" SYNC® 4 LCD touchscreen
- 12" digital instrument cluster
- Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility
- 5G Wi-Fi connectivity
Its interior dimensions vary slightly per trim level and cab configuration, with specs
starting at:
- Front Head Room: 40.8"
- Second Head Room: 40.3"
- Front Leg Room: 43.9"
- Second Leg Room: 33.5"
- Front Hip Room: 62.5"
- Second Hip Room: 64.7"
- Front Shoulder Room: 66.7"
- Second Shoulder Room: 65.8
- Cargo Volume: 65.4 cu. ft.
The 2025 GMC Sierra 2500 HD in comparison to the 2025 Ford
F-250 Super Duty offers one more cab configuration, a bigger infotainment
screen, and mostly larger cabin specs, bringing more spacious comfort.
Exterior Colors & Size Comparison
*Max exterior dimensions shown.
The 2025 GMC Sierra 2500 HD is a heavy-duty pickup with four
doors and a boxy body style made of high-strength steel, contributing to its
durability against demanding conditions. The exterior design features a bold
front chrome grille, bumper, and fascia with LED headlamps.
It comes in eight paint colors with select availability per
trim level:
- Downpour Metallic
- Onyx Black
- Sterling Metallic
- Summit White
- Thunderstorm Gray
- Titanium Rush Metallic
- Volcanic Red Tintcoat
- White Frost Tricoat
The exterior dimensions vary per trim level and cab
configuration, with specs starting at 250.75" L x 81.85" W (without mirrors) x
80.87" H. It has a 6,658 lb. starting curb weight, 6.8-ft. or 8.2-ft. bed
length, and a max cargo bed volume of 83.5 cu. ft.
The 2025 Ford F-250 Super Duty is also a heavy-duty truck
with four doors and a traditional pickup body style made of military-grade
aluminum alloy, making it lighter, stronger, and more rust-resistant. The
exterior styling features LED lighting, nine grille design options, and a box
side with rear corner steps.
It comes in 10 paint colors with select availability per
trim level:
- Agate Black Metallic
- Antimatter Blue Metallic
- Avalanche
- Carbonized Gray Metallic
- Darkened Bronze
- Glacier Gray
- Oxford White
- Race Red
- Ruby Red
- Star White Metallic
The exterior dimensions depend on the trim level and cab
configuration, with specs starting at 231.8" L x 80.0" W (without mirrors) x
78.9" H. It has a 5,597 lb. curb weight, 6.75-ft. or 8-ft. bed length, and a max
cargo bed volume of 78.5 cu. ft.
Advanced Technology & Safety Equipment Comparison
The 2025 GMC Sierra 2500 HD safety ratings aren't yet
available. However, major automotive publications have praised it for its
safety. It ranked fourth for the Best Heavy-Duty Trucks of 2025 by the U.S. News & World Report. MotorTrend also
noted the 2025 Sierra HD's suite of standard safety tech as a major beneficial
feature.
Its suite of safety and driver assistance features include:
- HD Surround Vision with up to 14 camera views
- Automatic emergency braking
- Forward collision warning
- Lane keep assist with departure warning
The 2025 Ford F-250 Super Duty safety ratings aren't
available yet, but it has been reviewed by automotive publications. Car and Driver rated it
an 8.5 out of 10 and is on their 2025 Editors' Choice List, demonstrating its
reliable safety performance.
Its list of safety and driver assistance features includes:
- 360-degree bird-eye camera system
- Adaptive cruise control
- Intersection Assist with pedestrian detection
- Pre-Collision Assist® with automatic emergency
braking
Both heavy-duty trucks offer superior safety performance and
many advanced driver assistance technologies.
Verdict: The 2025 GMC Sierra HD is Truly the Best Heavy-Duty Truck to
Buy
Now that you have a comprehensive HD truck comparison of
both models, the verdict is in. While the 2025 Ford F-250 Super Duty is a
strong contender, the 2025 GMC Sierra 2500 HD has better value.
The Sierra 2500 HD offers two more off-road-focused trim
levels plus the AT4X AEV Edition, which isn't offered in the F-250 Super Duty
lineup. It also has bigger bed length options, higher ground clearance, and a
six-way configurable tailgate.
Although the Super Duty has a slight edge in powertrain and
trailering strength with more paint options, the Sierra HD brings better
overall performance and equipment that heavy-duty drivers need.
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