Dodge Ram 2500 vs GMC Sierra 1500 HD
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD
Overview
| Spec | Dodge Ram 2500ST | GMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | ST | SLE1 |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Crew Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2010 | 2006 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Dodge Ram 2500ST | GMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $27,215 (best) | $29,745 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Dodge Ram 2500ST | GMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 15 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 13 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 18 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 35 gal (best) | 26 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Dodge Ram 2500ST | GMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 383 hp (best) | 300 hp |
| Torque | 400 lb-ft (best) | 360 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 5.7 L | 6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Dodge Ram 2500ST | GMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 6 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 4 (best) |
| Towing capacity | 13,450 lbs (best) | 10,200 lbs |
| Payload | 3,160 lbs (best) | 3,129 lbs |
| Curb weight | 5,492 lbs | 5,471 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 7.4 in | 7.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 140.5 in | 153 in (best) |
| Length | 231 in | 239.7 in (best) |
| Width | 78.9 in | 79.7 in (best) |
| Height | 73.3 in | 77 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Dodge Ram 2500ST | GMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 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 2500 | GMC Sierra 1500 HD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ST $27,215 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SLE1 $29,745 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | ST $30,465 MSRP | SLE1 $33,115 MSRP |
| 3 | ST $30,665 MSRP | SLE2 $31,405 MSRP |
| 4 | ST $30,190 MSRP | SLE2 $34,640 MSRP |
| 5 | ST $33,860 MSRP | SLT $33,330 MSRP |
| 6 | ST $34,060 MSRP | SLT $36,525 MSRP |
| 7 | SLT $30,360 MSRP | — |
| 8 | SLT $35,215 MSRP | — |
| 9 | SLT $35,415 MSRP | — |
| 10 | SLT $35,915 MSRP | — |
| 11 | SLT $33,575 MSRP | — |
| 12 | SLT $38,480 MSRP | — |
| 13 | SLT $38,680 MSRP | — |
| 14 | SLT $39,180 MSRP | — |
| 15 | Laramie $39,290 MSRP | — |
| 16 | Laramie $39,490 MSRP | — |
| 17 | Laramie $39,990 MSRP | — |
| 18 | Laramie $42,450 MSRP | — |
| 19 | Laramie $42,650 MSRP | — |
| 20 | Laramie $43,150 MSRP | — |
Dodge Ram 2500 vs GMC Sierra 1500 HD FAQ
- Which is better: 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 or 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 vs 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 or 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 starts lower at $27,215.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 or 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?
- The 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (27,215).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 or 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?
- The 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (15).
- Which has better horsepower: 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 or 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?
- The 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 leads on horsepower in this comparison (383).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 or 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?
- The 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (13,450).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 vs 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Dodge Ram 2500 (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).