Compare the2023 Ford F-150VS 2022 GMC Sierra Limited

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Payload and Towing
Ergonomics
Recommendations

Safety

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For enhanced safety, the front seat shoulder belts of the Ford F-150 are height-adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of driver and passenger heights. A better fit can prevent injuries and the increased comfort also encourages passengers to buckle up. The GMC Sierra Limited doesn’t offer height-adjustable seat belts.

The F-150 has standard Post Collision Braking, which automatically apply the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The Sierra Limited doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

Over 200 people are killed each year when backed over by motor vehicles. The F-150 offers optional Reverse Brake Assist that uses rear sensors to monitor and automatically apply the brakes to prevent a rear collision. The Sierra Limited doesn’t offer backup collision prevention brakes.

The F-150’s optional driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The Sierra Limited doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

Both the F-150 and the Sierra Limited have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available four-wheel drive, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors and rear cross-path warning.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Ford F-150 is safer than the GMC Sierra Limited:

	F-150	Sierra Limited
OVERALL STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
	Passenger
STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
Chest Compression	.4 inches	.6 inches
Neck Injury Risk	28%	62%
Neck Stress	152 lbs.	204 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	104/35 lbs.	321/499 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Ford F-150 is safer than the GMC Sierra Limited:

	F-150	Sierra Limited
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	31	73
Hip Force	142 lbs.	237 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Max Damage Depth	13 inches	15 inches
Spine Acceleration	39 G’s	47 G’s
Hip Force	432 lbs.	473 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

For its top level performance in IIHS driver and passenger-side small overlap frontal, moderate overlap frontal, side impact, roof strength and head restraint tests, its standard vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention system, its standard vehicle-to-pedestrian front crash prevention system, and its available headlight’s “Good” rating, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety grants the F-150 the rating of “Top Safety Pick” for 2022, a rating granted to only 164 vehicles tested by the IIHS. The Sierra Limited last would have qualified as a “Top Safety Pick” in 2017.

Warranty

The F-150’s corrosion warranty is unlimited miles longer than the Sierra Limited’s (unlimited vs. 100,000 miles).

There are over 79 percent more Ford dealers than there are GMC dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the F-150’s warranty.

Reliability

For smoother operation, better efficiency and fewer moving parts, the engines in the F-150 have an overhead cam design, rather than the old pushrod design of some of the engines in the Sierra Limited.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the F-150’s reliability 18 points higher than the Sierra Limited.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Ford vehicles are more reliable than GMC vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Ford above average in long-term dependability. With 4 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, GMC is rated lower.

Engine

The F-150 has more powerful engines than the Sierra Limited:

	Horsepower	Torque
F-150 2.7 turbo V6	325 HP	400 lbs.-ft.
F-150 5.0 DOHC V8	400 HP	410 lbs.-ft.
F-150 3.5 turbo V6	400 HP	500 lbs.-ft.
F-150 3.5 turbo V6 hybrid	430 HP	570 lbs.-ft.
Sierra Limited 2.7 turbo 4-cylinder	310 HP	348 lbs.-ft.
Sierra Limited 5.3 V8	355 HP	383 lbs.-ft.
Sierra Limited 6.2 V8	420 HP	460 lbs.-ft.

As tested in Motor Trend the Ford F-150 turbo V6 is faster than the GMC Sierra Limited V8:

	F-150	Sierra Limited
Zero to 60 MPH	5.3 sec	6 sec
Quarter Mile	13.9 sec	14.4 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	99.9 MPH	98.6 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the F-150 gets better mileage than the Sierra Limited:

			MPG
F-150
	RWD	3.5 turbo V6 Hybrid	25 city/26 hwy
		2.7 turbo V6	20 city/26 hwy
		3.3 DOHC V6	19 city/24 hwy
		3.5 turbo V6	18 city/24 hwy
		5.0 V8	17 city/24 hwy
	AWD	3.5 turbo V6 Hybrid	23 city/23 hwy
		2.7 turbo V6	19 city/24 hwy
		3.3 DOHC V6	19 city/22 hwy
		3.5 turbo V6	18 city/23 hwy
		5.0 V8	16 city/22 hwy
		Tremor 3.5 turbo V6	16 city/20 hwy
Sierra Limited
	RWD	2.7 turbo 4-cyl.	19 city/22 hwy
		5.3 OHV V8	16 city/21 hwy
	AWD	AT4 3.0 turbo 6-cyl. Diesel	20 city/23 hwy
		2.7 turbo 4-cyl.	17 city/20 hwy
		5.3 OHV V8	15 city/20 hwy
		6.2 OHV V8	15 city/20 hwy
		AT4 2.7 turbo 4-cyl.	16 city/18 hwy
		5.3 OHV V8	15 city/19 hwy
		AT4 5.3 OHV V8	14 city/18 hwy

Regenerative brakes improve the F-150 PowerBoost’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The Sierra Limited doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

Regardless of its engine, the F-150’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. If the conditions warrant or the driver wishes, the system can be manually disabled at any time for the duration of a trip (not available PowerBoost). GMC only offers an automatic engine start/stop system on the Sierra Limited 8-speed Auto/Diesel.

The F-150 SuperCrew’s standard fuel tank has 2 gallons more fuel capacity than the Sierra Limited Double/Crew Cab’s standard fuel tank (26 vs. 24 gallons). The F-150’s optional fuel tank has 8 gallons more fuel capacity than the Sierra Limited Regular Cab’s standard fuel tank (36 vs. 28 gallons).

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the F-150’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the Sierra Limited:

	F-150	Sierra Limited
Front Rotors	13.8 inches	13.5 inches

The F-150 stops shorter than the Sierra Limited:

	F-150	Sierra Limited
60 to 0 MPH	126 feet	130 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

The F-150 Limited’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Sierra Limited’s optional 50 series tires.

Suspension and Handling

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the F-150’s wheelbase is longer than on the Sierra Limited:

	F-150	Sierra Limited
Regular Cab Standard Bed	122.8 inches	n/a
Extended Cab Long Bed	164.1 inches	n/a
Crew Cab Standard Bed	157.2 inches	157 inches

For better maneuverability, the F-150 6.5-foot Regular Cab’s turning circle is 3.5 feet tighter than the Sierra 1500 Limited Long Bed Regular Cab’s (41.2 feet vs. 44.7 feet).

For greater off-road capability the F-150 8-foot SuperCab has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Sierra 1500 Limited Standard Bed Crew Cab (8.7 vs. 8 inches), allowing the F-150 to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

Chassis

The Ford F-150 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs up to about 250 pounds less than the GMC Sierra Limited.

The F-150 6.5-foot Regular Cab is 1 foot, 8.5 inches shorter than the Sierra 1500 Limited Long Bed Regular Cab, making the F-150 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

Passenger Space

The F-150 Regular Cab has 1.6 inches more front hip room and .6 inches more front shoulder room than the Sierra Limited Regular Cab.

The F-150 SuperCab has 1.3 inches more front hip room, .7 inches more front shoulder room, .4 inches more rear headroom, 2.4 inches more rear hip room and 1.2 inches more rear shoulder room than the Sierra Limited Double Cab.

The F-150 SuperCrew has 1.3 inches more front hip room, .7 inches more front shoulder room, .3 inches more rear headroom, .2 inches more rear legroom, 2.4 inches more rear hip room and .8 inches more rear shoulder room than the Sierra Limited Crew Cab.

Cargo Capacity

The Ford F-150 has a standard Tailgate Lift Assist, which prevents the heavy tailgate from falling with a crash and causing injury. It allows adults and children to easily open and close the tailgate with one hand to better facilitate loading and unloading. Tailgate assist costs extra on the GMC Sierra Limited.

Both the F-150 and Sierra Limited have bed indentations that accommodate 2x4’s for two-tiered loading, but the F-150 also has indentations to separate the cargo box into three different sections length-wise.

To make loading and unloading groceries and cargo easier, especially for short adults, the F-150 (except XL/XLT) offers an optional power cargo door, which opens and closes automatically by pressing a button. The Sierra Limited doesn’t offer a power cargo door.

Payload and Towing

Maximum trailer towing in the GMC Sierra Limited is limited to 12100 pounds. The F-150 SuperCab offers up to a 14,000 lbs. towing capacity.

The F-150 has much higher optional payload capacities than the Sierra Limited:

	F-150	Sierra Limited
Regular Cab 150	3325 lbs.	2240 lbs.
Extended Cab 150	3010 lbs.	2160 lbs.
Crew Cab 150	2900 lbs.	2140 lbs.
Regular Cab 150 4x4	3050 lbs.	2140 lbs.
Extended Cab 150 4x4	2765 lbs.	2140 lbs.
Crew Cab 150 4x4	2650 lbs.	2070 lbs.

Ergonomics

The F-150’s standard power locks allow the driver or passenger to lock or unlock all the doors at a touch without leaning over. Power locks cost extra on the Sierra Limited.

In case you lock your keys in your vehicle, or don’t have them with you, you can let yourself in using the F-150’s available exterior PIN entry system. The Sierra Limited doesn’t offer an exterior PIN entry system, and its extra cost OnStar® can’t unlock the doors if the vehicle doesn’t have cell phone reception or the driver can’t contact the service.

The F-150’s standard speed-sensitive wipers speed up when the vehicle does, so that the driver doesn’t have to continually adjust the speed of the wipers. The Sierra Limited’s manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted. The F-150’s optional wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically according to the amount of rainfall on the windshield.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducts detailed tests on headlights for their range both straight ahead and in curves and to be certain they don’t exceed acceptable amounts of glare to oncoming drivers. The F-150’s available headlights were rated “Good” by the IIHS, while the Sierra Limited’s headlights are rated “Poor.”

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the F-150 offers optional cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The Sierra Limited doesn’t offer cornering lights. The F-150 (except XL) also offers optional adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle.

The F-150 (except XL/XLT/Lariat) offers optional massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the Sierra Limited.

The F-150 (except XL/XLT)’s optional Park Assist can parallel park by itself, with the driver only controlling speed with the brake pedal. The Sierra Limited doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

Recommendations

J.D. Power and Associates rated the F-150 second among large light duty pickups in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The Sierra Limited isn’t in the top three.

The F-150 was chosen as one of Car and Driver’s “Top Five/10Best Trucks” for 2 of the last 6 years. The Sierra Limited has never been a Car and Driver “Top Five/10Best Truck” pick.

Motor Trend selected the F-150 as their 2018 Truck of the Year. The Sierra Limited has never been chosen.

The Ford F-Series outsold the GMC Sierra by almost three to one during the 2022 model year.