GMC Sierra 3500 HD vs Ram 2500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Ram 2500
Overview
| Spec | GMC Sierra 3500 HDPro | Ram 2500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Pro | Tradesman |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Regular Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | GMC Sierra 3500 HDPro | Ram 2500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $47,900 | $46,485 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | — | $24,003 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $64,345 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $98,072 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 32 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | GMC Sierra 3500 HDPro | Ram 2500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 36 gal (best) | 32 gal |
Performance
| Spec | GMC Sierra 3500 HDPro | Ram 2500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 401 hp | 405 hp (best) |
| Torque | 464 lb-ft (best) | 429 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 6.6 L (best) | 6.4 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | GMC Sierra 3500 HDPro | Ram 2500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Towing capacity | 14,500 lbs (best) | — |
| Payload | 4,583 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 6,329 lbs (best) | — |
| Ground clearance | 11.2 in | 13 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 142 in (best) | 140.5 in |
| Length | 236.3 in (best) | 232 in |
| Width | 81.9 in (best) | 79.4 in |
| Height | 80.9 in (best) | 78 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | GMC Sierra 3500 HDPro | Ram 2500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | — | 3 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 6 |
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 3500 HD | Ram 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pro $47,900 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Tradesman $46,485 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Pro $49,300 MSRP | Tradesman $50,105 MSRP |
| 3 | Pro $50,000 MSRP | Tradesman $50,305 MSRP |
| 4 | Pro $51,400 MSRP | Tradesman $49,415 MSRP |
| 5 | Pro $51,600 MSRP | Tradesman $53,035 MSRP |
| 6 | Pro $51,800 MSRP | Tradesman $53,235 MSRP |
| 7 | Pro $53,200 MSRP | Big Horn $50,235 MSRP |
| 8 | Pro $50,700 MSRP | Big Horn $53,855 MSRP |
| 9 | Pro $52,100 MSRP | Big Horn $54,055 MSRP |
| 10 | Pro $52,800 MSRP | Big Horn $53,165 MSRP |
| 11 | Pro $54,200 MSRP | Big Horn $56,785 MSRP |
| 12 | Pro $54,400 MSRP | Big Horn $56,985 MSRP |
| 13 | Pro $54,600 MSRP | Lone Star $50,235 MSRP |
| 14 | Pro $56,000 MSRP | Lone Star $53,855 MSRP |
| 15 | SLE $54,700 MSRP | Lone Star $54,055 MSRP |
| 16 | SLE $56,200 MSRP | Lone Star $53,165 MSRP |
| 17 | SLE $57,000 MSRP | Lone Star $56,785 MSRP |
| 18 | SLE $58,400 MSRP | Lone Star $56,985 MSRP |
| 19 | SLE $58,600 MSRP | Black Express $52,600 MSRP |
| 20 | SLE $58,800 MSRP | Black Express $52,800 MSRP |
| 21 | SLE $60,100 MSRP | Black Express $55,530 MSRP |
| 22 | SLT $65,900 MSRP | Black Express $55,730 MSRP |
| 23 | SLT $66,100 MSRP | Warlock $56,030 MSRP |
| 24 | SLT $67,500 MSRP | Laramie $61,940 MSRP |
| 25 | AT4 $72,800 MSRP | Laramie $62,140 MSRP |
| 26 | AT4 $73,000 MSRP | Laramie $64,870 MSRP |
| 27 | Denali $76,100 MSRP | Laramie $65,070 MSRP |
| 28 | Denali $76,300 MSRP | Laramie $79,380 MSRP |
| 29 | Denali $79,100 MSRP | Rebel $69,385 MSRP |
| 30 | Denali Ultimate $97,200 MSRP | Power Wagon $72,880 MSRP |
| 31 | Denali Ultimate $97,400 MSRP | Limited $73,950 MSRP |
| 32 | Denali Ultimate $101,300 MSRP | Limited $74,240 MSRP |
| 33 | — | Limited $76,880 MSRP |
| 34 | — | Limited $77,170 MSRP |
| 35 | — | Limited $91,680 MSRP |
| 36 | — | Limited Longhorn $73,950 MSRP |
| 37 | — | Limited Longhorn $74,240 MSRP |
| 38 | — | Limited Longhorn $76,880 MSRP |
| 39 | — | Limited Longhorn $77,170 MSRP |
| 40 | — | Limited Longhorn $91,680 MSRP |
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