Dodge Ram 1500 vs GMC Sierra 2500 HD
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD
Overview
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500ST | GMC Sierra 2500 HDPro |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | ST | Pro |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Regular Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2010 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500ST | GMC Sierra 2500 HDPro |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $20,610 (best) | $46,700 |
| Lowest listing price | $7,365 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $7,365 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $7,365 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 1 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500ST | GMC Sierra 2500 HDPro |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 16 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 14 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 20 MPG (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 26 gal | 36 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500ST | GMC Sierra 2500 HDPro |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 215 hp | 401 hp (best) |
| Torque | 235 lb-ft | 464 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.7 L | 6.6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500ST | GMC Sierra 2500 HDPro |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Towing capacity | 9,100 lbs | 14,500 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,480 lbs | 3,689 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,545 lbs (best) | 6,267 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 9 in | 10.2 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 120.5 in | 142 in (best) |
| Length | 209 in | 236.3 in (best) |
| Width | 79.4 in | 81.8 in (best) |
| Height | 74.6 in | 79.9 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500ST | GMC Sierra 2500 HDPro |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 3 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 4 | None reported (best) |
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 | Dodge Ram 1500 | GMC Sierra 2500 HD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ST $20,610 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Pro $46,700 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | ST $20,910 MSRP | Pro $48,600 MSRP |
| 3 | ST $24,665 MSRP | Pro $48,800 MSRP |
| 4 | ST $28,510 MSRP | Pro $50,400 MSRP |
| 5 | ST $25,065 MSRP | Pro $50,600 MSRP |
| 6 | ST $25,365 MSRP | Pro $49,500 MSRP |
| 7 | ST $29,075 MSRP | Pro $51,400 MSRP |
| 8 | ST $31,730 MSRP | Pro $51,600 MSRP |
| 9 | SLT $24,855 MSRP | Pro $53,200 MSRP |
| 10 | SLT $25,155 MSRP | Pro $53,400 MSRP |
| 11 | SLT $28,865 MSRP | SLE $53,500 MSRP |
| 12 | SLT $31,020 MSRP | SLE $55,600 MSRP |
| 13 | SLT $28,425 MSRP | SLE $55,800 MSRP |
| 14 | SLT $28,725 MSRP | SLE $57,400 MSRP |
| 15 | SLT $32,085 MSRP | SLE $57,600 MSRP |
| 16 | SLT $34,240 MSRP | SLT $64,700 MSRP |
| 17 | Laramie $36,880 MSRP | SLT $65,000 MSRP |
| 18 | Laramie $39,035 MSRP | AT4 $71,600 MSRP |
| 19 | Laramie $40,495 MSRP | AT4 $71,800 MSRP |
| 20 | Laramie $42,650 MSRP | Denali $75,000 MSRP |
| 21 | — | Denali $75,200 MSRP |
| 22 | — | AT4X $83,700 MSRP |
| 23 | — | Denali Ultimate $93,800 MSRP |
| 24 | — | Denali Ultimate $94,100 MSRP |
