GMC Sierra 2500 HD vs Ram 1500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Ram 1500
Overview
| Spec | GMC Sierra 2500 HDPro | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Pro | Express |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Quad Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | mild hybrid |
| Model year | 2026 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | GMC Sierra 2500 HDPro | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $46,700 | $42,375 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | — | $899 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $53,140 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $139,900 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 4,343 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | GMC Sierra 2500 HDPro | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 22 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 20 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 25 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 36 gal (best) | 26 gal |
Performance
| Spec | GMC Sierra 2500 HDPro | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 401 hp (best) | 305 hp |
| Torque | 464 lb-ft (best) | 269 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 6.6 L (best) | 3.6 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | GMC Sierra 2500 HDPro | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 6 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 4 (best) |
| Towing capacity | 14,500 lbs (best) | 7,660 lbs |
| Payload | 3,689 lbs (best) | 2,365 lbs |
| Curb weight | 6,267 lbs | 4,836 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 10.2 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 142 in (best) | 141 in |
| Length | 236.3 in (best) | 229 in |
| Width | 81.8 in | 82 in (best) |
| Height | 79.9 in (best) | 78 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | GMC Sierra 2500 HDPro | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | GMC Sierra 2500 HD | Ram 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pro $46,700 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Express $42,375 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Pro $48,600 MSRP | Express $45,125 MSRP |
| 3 | Pro $48,800 MSRP | Express $48,265 MSRP |
| 4 | Pro $50,400 MSRP | Express $45,775 MSRP |
| 5 | Pro $50,600 MSRP | Express $48,525 MSRP |
| 6 | Pro $49,500 MSRP | Express $51,665 MSRP |
| 7 | Pro $51,400 MSRP | Tradesman $42,375 MSRP |
| 8 | Pro $51,600 MSRP | Tradesman $45,125 MSRP |
| 9 | Pro $53,200 MSRP | Tradesman $48,265 MSRP |
| 10 | Pro $53,400 MSRP | Tradesman $45,775 MSRP |
| 11 | SLE $53,500 MSRP | Tradesman $48,525 MSRP |
| 12 | SLE $55,600 MSRP | Tradesman $51,665 MSRP |
| 13 | SLE $55,800 MSRP | Big Horn $47,630 MSRP |
| 14 | SLE $57,400 MSRP | Big Horn $50,380 MSRP |
| 15 | SLE $57,600 MSRP | Big Horn $53,520 MSRP |
| 16 | SLT $64,700 MSRP | Big Horn $51,030 MSRP |
| 17 | SLT $65,000 MSRP | Big Horn $53,780 MSRP |
| 18 | AT4 $71,600 MSRP | Big Horn $56,920 MSRP |
| 19 | AT4 $71,800 MSRP | Lone Star $47,630 MSRP |
| 20 | Denali $75,000 MSRP | Lone Star $50,380 MSRP |
| 21 | Denali $75,200 MSRP | Lone Star $53,520 MSRP |
| 22 | AT4X $83,700 MSRP | Lone Star $51,030 MSRP |
| 23 | Denali Ultimate $93,800 MSRP | Lone Star $53,780 MSRP |
| 24 | Denali Ultimate $94,100 MSRP | Lone Star $56,920 MSRP |
| 25 | — | Warlock $48,525 MSRP |
| 26 | — | Laramie $61,680 MSRP |
| 27 | — | Laramie $65,080 MSRP |
| 28 | — | Laramie $65,525 MSRP |
| 29 | — | Rebel $65,645 MSRP |
| 30 | — | RHO $74,995 MSRP |
| 31 | — | Limited $76,605 MSRP |
| 32 | — | Limited $76,905 MSRP |
| 33 | — | Longhorn $76,605 MSRP |
| 34 | — | Longhorn $76,905 MSRP |
| 35 | — | Tungsten $89,000 MSRP |
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GMC Sierra 2500 HD vs Ram 1500 FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD or 2027 Ram 1500?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD vs 2027 Ram 1500 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD or 2027 Ram 1500?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Ram 1500 starts lower at $42,375. Live Ram 1500 listings start at $899.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD or 2027 Ram 1500?
- The 2027 Ram 1500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (42,375).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD or 2027 Ram 1500?
- The 2027 Ram 1500 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (22).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD or 2027 Ram 1500?
- The 2027 Ram 1500 leads on horsepower in this comparison (540).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD or 2027 Ram 1500?
- The 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (20,000).