Dodge Ram 2500 vs GMC Sierra 2500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2004 GMC Sierra 2500
Overview
| Spec | Dodge Ram 2500ST | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | ST | Work Truck |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Regular Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2010 | 2004 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Dodge Ram 2500ST | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $27,215 | $23,520 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Dodge Ram 2500ST | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 35 gal (best) | 34 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Dodge Ram 2500ST | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Towing capacity | 13,450 lbs (best) | 10,800 lbs |
| Payload | 3,160 lbs | 3,570 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 5,492 lbs | 5,030 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 7.4 in (best) | 6.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 140.5 in (best) | 133 in |
| Length | 231 in (best) | 222.1 in |
| Width | 78.9 in (best) | 78.5 in |
| Height | 73.3 in | 74.2 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Dodge Ram 2500ST | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Dodge Ram 2500 | GMC Sierra 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ST $27,215 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Work Truck $23,520 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | ST $30,465 MSRP | Work Truck $29,970 MSRP |
| 3 | ST $30,665 MSRP | Base $25,590 MSRP |
| 4 | ST $30,190 MSRP | Base $31,697 MSRP |
| 5 | ST $33,860 MSRP | SLE $26,728 MSRP |
| 6 | ST $34,060 MSRP | SLE $32,035 MSRP |
| 7 | SLT $30,360 MSRP | SLE $33,617 MSRP |
| 8 | SLT $35,215 MSRP | SLE $35,445 MSRP |
| 9 | SLT $35,415 MSRP | SLT $36,095 MSRP |
| 10 | SLT $35,915 MSRP | SLT $37,515 MSRP |
| 11 | SLT $33,575 MSRP | SLT $39,510 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 | — |