Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD vs Dodge Ram 2500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2010 Dodge Ram 2500
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HDWork Truck | Dodge Ram 2500ST |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Work Truck | ST |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Regular Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2010 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HDWork Truck | Dodge Ram 2500ST |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $47,100 | $27,215 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $78,614 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $78,614 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $89,654 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 3 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HDWork Truck | Dodge Ram 2500ST |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 36 gal (best) | 35 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HDWork Truck | Dodge Ram 2500ST |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 401 hp (best) | 383 hp |
| Torque | 464 lb-ft (best) | 400 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 6.6 L (best) | 5.7 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HDWork Truck | Dodge Ram 2500ST |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Towing capacity | 14,500 lbs (best) | 13,450 lbs |
| Payload | 4,583 lbs (best) | 3,160 lbs |
| Curb weight | 6,329 lbs | 5,492 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 11.2 in (best) | 7.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 142 in (best) | 140.5 in |
| Length | 235.6 in (best) | 231 in |
| Width | 81.8 in (best) | 78.9 in |
| Height | 80.9 in (best) | 73.3 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HDWork Truck | Dodge Ram 2500ST |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | Not Rated |
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | Not Rated |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | Not Rated |
| Side crash (driver) | — | Not Rated |
| Side crash (passenger) | — | Not Rated |
| Side pole | — | Not Rated |
| Rollover | — | 3 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 4 |
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 Silverado 3500 HD | Dodge Ram 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Work Truck $47,100 MSRP(Currently comparing) | ST $27,215 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Work Truck $48,300 MSRP | ST $30,465 MSRP |
| 3 | Work Truck $49,000 MSRP | ST $30,665 MSRP |
| 4 | Work Truck $50,200 MSRP | ST $30,190 MSRP |
| 5 | Work Truck $50,600 MSRP | ST $33,860 MSRP |
| 6 | Work Truck $50,800 MSRP | ST $34,060 MSRP |
| 7 | Work Truck $52,000 MSRP | SLT $30,360 MSRP |
| 8 | Work Truck $49,900 MSRP | SLT $35,215 MSRP |
| 9 | Work Truck $51,100 MSRP | SLT $35,415 MSRP |
| 10 | Work Truck $51,800 MSRP | SLT $35,915 MSRP |
| 11 | Work Truck $53,000 MSRP | SLT $33,575 MSRP |
| 12 | Work Truck $53,400 MSRP | SLT $38,480 MSRP |
| 13 | Work Truck $53,600 MSRP | SLT $38,680 MSRP |
| 14 | Work Truck $54,800 MSRP | SLT $39,180 MSRP |
| 15 | LT $53,800 MSRP | Laramie $39,290 MSRP |
| 16 | LT $55,200 MSRP | Laramie $39,490 MSRP |
| 17 | LT $56,000 MSRP | Laramie $39,990 MSRP |
| 18 | LT $57,400 MSRP | Laramie $42,450 MSRP |
| 19 | LT $57,600 MSRP | Laramie $42,650 MSRP |
| 20 | LT $57,800 MSRP | Laramie $43,150 MSRP |
| 21 | LT $59,200 MSRP | — |
| 22 | LTZ $64,500 MSRP | — |
| 23 | LTZ $64,700 MSRP | — |
| 24 | LTZ $66,100 MSRP | — |
| 25 | High Country $74,900 MSRP | — |
| 26 | High Country $75,100 MSRP | — |
| 27 | High Country $76,800 MSRP | — |
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Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD vs Dodge Ram 2500 FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD or 2010 Dodge Ram 2500?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD vs 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD or 2010 Dodge Ram 2500?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 starts lower at $27,215. Live Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD listings start at $78,614.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD or 2010 Dodge Ram 2500?
- The 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (27,215).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD or 2010 Dodge Ram 2500?
- The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD leads on horsepower in this comparison (401).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD or 2010 Dodge Ram 2500?
- The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (20,000).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD vs 2010 Dodge Ram 2500?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Dodge Ram 2500 (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).