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 | $46,800 | $27,215 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rollover | — | 3 / 5 ★ (best) |
| 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 Silverado 3500 HD | Dodge Ram 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Work Truck $46,800 MSRP(Currently comparing) | ST $27,215 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Work Truck $48,000 MSRP | ST $30,465 MSRP |
| 3 | Work Truck $48,700 MSRP | ST $30,665 MSRP |
| 4 | Work Truck $49,900 MSRP | ST $30,190 MSRP |
| 5 | Work Truck $50,300 MSRP | ST $33,860 MSRP |
| 6 | Work Truck $50,500 MSRP | ST $34,060 MSRP |
| 7 | Work Truck $51,700 MSRP | SLT $30,360 MSRP |
| 8 | Work Truck $49,600 MSRP | SLT $35,215 MSRP |
| 9 | Work Truck $50,800 MSRP | SLT $35,415 MSRP |
| 10 | Work Truck $51,500 MSRP | SLT $35,915 MSRP |
| 11 | Work Truck $52,700 MSRP | SLT $33,575 MSRP |
| 12 | Work Truck $53,100 MSRP | SLT $38,480 MSRP |
| 13 | Work Truck $53,300 MSRP | SLT $38,680 MSRP |
| 14 | Work Truck $54,500 MSRP | SLT $39,180 MSRP |
| 15 | LT $53,400 MSRP | Laramie $39,290 MSRP |
| 16 | LT $54,800 MSRP | Laramie $39,490 MSRP |
| 17 | LT $55,600 MSRP | Laramie $39,990 MSRP |
| 18 | LT $57,000 MSRP | Laramie $42,450 MSRP |
| 19 | LT $57,200 MSRP | Laramie $42,650 MSRP |
| 20 | LT $57,400 MSRP | Laramie $43,150 MSRP |
| 21 | LT $58,800 MSRP | — |
| 22 | LTZ $64,100 MSRP | — |
| 23 | LTZ $64,300 MSRP | — |
| 24 | LTZ $65,700 MSRP | — |
| 25 | High Country $74,500 MSRP | — |
| 26 | High Country $74,700 MSRP | — |
| 27 | High Country $76,400 MSRP | — |