GMC Sierra 3500HD vs RAM 2500
Overview | |
Years produced2007-Present | Years produced2011-Present |
MSRP$48,200 | MSRP$46,855 |
Listings216 | Listings983 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryBig, expensive and hard to park in urban confines, but absolutely necessary for a sizable number of buyers who require their stout powertrains and serious capability, heavy-duty trucks such as the Ram 2500 are designed to work hard. Verdict: Ram has a solid lineup of trucks for all pickup buyers. From off-road enthusiasts to long-haul truckers towing huge loads from one end of the country to the other, there’s a heavy-duty Ram pickup designed for every need. And if you require the biggest interior with a cargo bed attached, the Ram Mega Cab is the truck you’re looking for. | |
No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Seating Capacity3 | Seating Capacity3 |
Engine | |
Engine Name6.6L 401 hp V8 | Engine Name6.4L 405 hp V8 |
Torque464 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque429 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower401 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower405 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | Drivetrain4X2 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity3 | Seating Capacity3 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length98.3 in | Bed Length98.3 in |
Curb Weight6329 lbs | Curb Weight6066 lbs |
Height80.9 in | Height78.0 in |
Length236.3 in | Length232.0 in |
Width81.9 in | Width83.5 in |
Wheelbase141.6 in | Wheelbase140.2 in |
Maximum Payload4583 lbs | Maximum Payload3930 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity22420 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity17840 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity14500 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity15640 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2007-Present | 2011-Present |
MSRP | $48,200 | $46,855 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | Big, expensive and hard to park in urban confines, but absolutely necessary for a sizable number of buyers who require their stout powertrains and serious capability, heavy-duty trucks such as the Ram 2500 are designed to work hard. Verdict: Ram has a solid lineup of trucks for all pickup buyers. From off-road enthusiasts to long-haul truckers towing huge loads from one end of the country to the other, there’s a heavy-duty Ram pickup designed for every need. And if you require the biggest interior with a cargo bed attached, the Ram Mega Cab is the truck you’re looking for. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Seating Capacity | 3 | 3 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 6.6L 401 hp V8 | 6.4L 405 hp V8 |
Torque | 464 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 429 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 401 hp @ 5200 rpm | 405 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | 4X2 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 3 | 3 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 98.3 in | 98.3 in |
Curb Weight | 6329 lbs | 6066 lbs |
Height | 80.9 in | 78.0 in |
Length | 236.3 in | 232.0 in |
Width | 81.9 in | 83.5 in |
Wheelbase | 141.6 in | 140.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 4583 lbs | 3930 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 22420 lbs | 17840 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 14500 lbs | 15640 lbs |

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