Dodge Ram 3500 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 3500ST | 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 | diesel fuel | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Engine type | diesel | gas |
| Model year | 2010 | 2004 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Dodge Ram 3500ST | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $34,680 | $23,520 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Dodge Ram 3500ST | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 35 gal (best) | 34 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Dodge Ram 3500ST | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 350 hp (best) | 300 hp |
| Torque | 650 lb-ft (best) | 360 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 6.7 L (best) | 6 L |
| Cylinders | I6 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Dodge Ram 3500ST | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Towing capacity | 17,600 lbs (best) | 10,800 lbs |
| Payload | 4,650 lbs (best) | 3,570 lbs |
| Curb weight | 6,847 lbs | 5,030 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 7.6 in (best) | 6.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 140.5 in (best) | 133 in |
| Length | 231 in (best) | 222.1 in |
| Width | — | 78.5 in (best) |
| Height | 73.6 in | 74.2 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Dodge Ram 3500ST | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 9 | 1 (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 3500 | GMC Sierra 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ST $34,680 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Work Truck $23,520 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | ST $38,250 MSRP | Work Truck $29,970 MSRP |
| 3 | ST $38,450 MSRP | Base $25,590 MSRP |
| 4 | ST $37,595 MSRP | Base $31,697 MSRP |
| 5 | ST $41,350 MSRP | SLE $26,728 MSRP |
| 6 | ST $41,550 MSRP | SLE $32,035 MSRP |
| 7 | SLT $38,320 MSRP | SLE $33,617 MSRP |
| 8 | SLT $43,485 MSRP | SLE $35,445 MSRP |
| 9 | SLT $43,685 MSRP | SLT $36,095 MSRP |
| 10 | SLT $44,185 MSRP | SLT $37,515 MSRP |
| 11 | SLT $41,490 MSRP | SLT $39,510 MSRP |
| 12 | SLT $46,430 MSRP | — |
| 13 | SLT $46,630 MSRP | — |
| 14 | SLT $47,130 MSRP | — |
| 15 | Laramie $47,065 MSRP | — |
| 16 | Laramie $47,265 MSRP | — |
| 17 | Laramie $47,765 MSRP | — |
| 18 | Laramie $49,945 MSRP | — |
| 19 | Laramie $50,145 MSRP | — |
| 20 | Laramie $50,645 MSRP | — |
Dodge Ram 3500 vs GMC Sierra 2500 FAQ
- Which is better: 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 or 2004 GMC Sierra 2500?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 vs 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 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 3500 or 2004 GMC Sierra 2500?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 starts lower at $23,520.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 or 2004 GMC Sierra 2500?
- The 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (23,520).
- Which has better horsepower: 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 or 2004 GMC Sierra 2500?
- The 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 leads on horsepower in this comparison (350).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 or 2004 GMC Sierra 2500?
- The 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (17,600).