GMC Sierra 3500 HD vs Ram 2500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 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 automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | GMC Sierra 3500 HDPro | Ram 2500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $47,900 | $47,375 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $88,775 | $27,246 (best) |
| Median listing price | $88,775 | $62,518 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $88,775 (best) | $93,143 |
| For sale now | 1 | 47 (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 | 15,640 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 4,583 lbs (best) | 3,935 lbs |
| Curb weight | 6,329 lbs | 6,065 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 11.2 in (best) | 7 in |
| Wheelbase | 142 in (best) | 141 in |
| Length | 236.3 in (best) | 232 in |
| Width | 81.9 in (best) | 79 in |
| Height | 80.9 in (best) | 78 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | GMC Sierra 3500 HDPro | Ram 2500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3500 HD | Ram 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pro $47,900 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Tradesman $47,375 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Pro $49,300 MSRP | Tradesman $50,995 MSRP |
| 3 | Pro $50,000 MSRP | Tradesman $51,195 MSRP |
| 4 | Pro $51,400 MSRP | Tradesman $50,305 MSRP |
| 5 | Pro $51,600 MSRP | Tradesman $53,925 MSRP |
| 6 | Pro $51,800 MSRP | Tradesman $54,125 MSRP |
| 7 | Pro $53,200 MSRP | Black Express $50,995 MSRP |
| 8 | Pro $50,700 MSRP | Black Express $51,195 MSRP |
| 9 | Pro $52,100 MSRP | Black Express $53,925 MSRP |
| 10 | Pro $52,800 MSRP | Black Express $54,125 MSRP |
| 11 | Pro $54,200 MSRP | Big Horn $51,125 MSRP |
| 12 | Pro $54,400 MSRP | Big Horn $54,745 MSRP |
| 13 | Pro $54,600 MSRP | Big Horn $54,945 MSRP |
| 14 | Pro $56,000 MSRP | Big Horn $54,055 MSRP |
| 15 | SLE $54,700 MSRP | Big Horn $57,675 MSRP |
| 16 | SLE $56,200 MSRP | Big Horn $57,875 MSRP |
| 17 | SLE $57,000 MSRP | Lone Star $51,125 MSRP |
| 18 | SLE $58,400 MSRP | Lone Star $54,745 MSRP |
| 19 | SLE $58,600 MSRP | Lone Star $54,945 MSRP |
| 20 | SLE $58,800 MSRP | Lone Star $54,055 MSRP |
| 21 | SLE $60,100 MSRP | Lone Star $57,675 MSRP |
| 22 | SLT $65,900 MSRP | Lone Star $57,875 MSRP |
| 23 | SLT $66,100 MSRP | Warlock $53,925 MSRP |
| 24 | SLT $67,500 MSRP | Laramie $62,830 MSRP |
| 25 | AT4 $72,800 MSRP | Laramie $63,030 MSRP |
| 26 | AT4 $73,000 MSRP | Laramie $65,760 MSRP |
| 27 | Denali $76,100 MSRP | Laramie $65,960 MSRP |
| 28 | Denali $76,300 MSRP | Laramie $80,270 MSRP |
| 29 | Denali $79,100 MSRP | Power Wagon Diesel $70,275 MSRP |
| 30 | Denali Ultimate $97,200 MSRP | Power Wagon Hemi $70,275 MSRP |
| 31 | Denali Ultimate $97,400 MSRP | Rebel $70,275 MSRP |
| 32 | Denali Ultimate $101,300 MSRP | Limited $74,840 MSRP |
| 33 | — | Limited $75,130 MSRP |
| 34 | — | Limited $77,770 MSRP |
| 35 | — | Limited $78,060 MSRP |
| 36 | — | Limited $92,570 MSRP |
| 37 | — | Longhorn $74,840 MSRP |
| 38 | — | Longhorn $75,130 MSRP |
| 39 | — | Longhorn $77,770 MSRP |
| 40 | — | Longhorn $78,060 MSRP |
| 41 | — | Longhorn $92,570 MSRP |
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GMC Sierra 3500 HD vs Ram 2500 FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 HD or 2027 Ram 2500?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 HD vs 2027 Ram 2500 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 3500 HD or 2027 Ram 2500?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Ram 2500 starts lower at $47,375. Live GMC Sierra 3500 HD listings start at $88,775. Live Ram 2500 listings start at $27,246.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 HD or 2027 Ram 2500?
- The 2027 Ram 2500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (47,375).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 HD or 2027 Ram 2500?
- The 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 HD leads on horsepower in this comparison (470).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 HD or 2027 Ram 2500?
- The 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 HD leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (20,000).