Chevrolet K3500 Pickup 4WD vs Dodge Ram 3500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2010 Dodge Ram 3500
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet K3500 Pickup 4WDBase | Dodge Ram 3500ST |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | ST |
| Body style | Truck (Crew Cab) | Truck (Regular Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | diesel fuel |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | diesel |
| Model year | 2000 | 2010 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet K3500 Pickup 4WDBase | Dodge Ram 3500ST |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 (best) | $34,680 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet K3500 Pickup 4WDBase | Dodge Ram 3500ST |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 34 gal | 35 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet K3500 Pickup 4WDBase | Dodge Ram 3500ST |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 350 hp (best) |
| Torque | 330 lb-ft | 650 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 5.7 L | 6.7 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V8 | I6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet K3500 Pickup 4WDBase | Dodge Ram 3500ST |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | — | 3 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 (best) | 2 |
| Towing capacity | — | 17,600 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 3,531 lbs | 4,650 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 5,869 lbs (best) | 6,847 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 6.4 in | 7.6 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 168.5 in (best) | 140.5 in |
| Length | 250.9 in (best) | 231 in |
| Width | 77 in (best) | — |
| Height | 74.5 in (best) | 73.6 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet K3500 Pickup 4WDBase | Dodge Ram 3500ST |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Chevrolet K3500 Pickup 4WD | Dodge Ram 3500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $0 MSRP(Currently comparing) | ST $34,680 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Base $0 MSRP | ST $38,250 MSRP |
| 3 | Base $0 MSRP | ST $38,450 MSRP |
| 4 | Base $0 MSRP | ST $37,595 MSRP |
| 5 | Base $0 MSRP | ST $41,350 MSRP |
| 6 | Base $0 MSRP | ST $41,550 MSRP |
| 7 | LS $0 MSRP | SLT $38,320 MSRP |
| 8 | LS $0 MSRP | SLT $43,485 MSRP |
| 9 | LS $0 MSRP | SLT $43,685 MSRP |
| 10 | LS $0 MSRP | SLT $44,185 MSRP |
| 11 | — | SLT $41,490 MSRP |
| 12 | — | SLT $46,430 MSRP |
| 13 | — | SLT $46,630 MSRP |
| 14 | — | SLT $47,130 MSRP |
| 15 | — | Laramie $47,065 MSRP |
| 16 | — | Laramie $47,265 MSRP |
| 17 | — | Laramie $47,765 MSRP |
| 18 | — | Laramie $49,945 MSRP |
| 19 | — | Laramie $50,145 MSRP |
| 20 | — | Laramie $50,645 MSRP |