Ram 1500 vs Ram 2500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Ram 2500
Overview
| Spec | Ram 1500Express | Ram 2500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Express | Tradesman |
| Body style | Truck (Quad Cab) | Truck (Regular Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | mild hybrid | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ram 1500Express | Ram 2500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42,375 (best) | $46,485 |
| Lowest listing price | $0 (best) | $24,003 |
| Median listing price | $54,338 (best) | $64,345 |
| Highest listing price | $85,375 (best) | $98,072 |
| For sale now | 46 (best) | 32 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ram 1500Express | Ram 2500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 22 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 20 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 25 MPG (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 26 gal | 32 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Ram 1500Express | Ram 2500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 305 hp | 405 hp (best) |
| Torque | 269 lb-ft | 429 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.6 L | 6.4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ram 1500Express | Ram 2500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 6 seats (best) | 3 seats |
| Doors | 4 (best) | 2 |
| Towing capacity | 7,660 lbs (best) | — |
| Payload | 2,365 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 4,836 lbs (best) | — |
| Ground clearance | — | 13 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 141 in (best) | 140.5 in |
| Length | 229 in | 232 in (best) |
| Width | 82 in (best) | 79.4 in |
| Height | 78 in | 78 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ram 1500Express | 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 | Ram 1500 | Ram 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Express $42,375 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Tradesman $46,485 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Express $45,125 MSRP | Tradesman $50,105 MSRP |
| 3 | Express $48,265 MSRP | Tradesman $50,305 MSRP |
| 4 | Express $45,775 MSRP | Tradesman $49,415 MSRP |
| 5 | Express $48,525 MSRP | Tradesman $53,035 MSRP |
| 6 | Express $51,665 MSRP | Tradesman $53,235 MSRP |
| 7 | Tradesman $42,375 MSRP | Big Horn $50,235 MSRP |
| 8 | Tradesman $45,125 MSRP | Big Horn $53,855 MSRP |
| 9 | Tradesman $48,265 MSRP | Big Horn $54,055 MSRP |
| 10 | Tradesman $45,775 MSRP | Big Horn $53,165 MSRP |
| 11 | Tradesman $48,525 MSRP | Big Horn $56,785 MSRP |
| 12 | Tradesman $51,665 MSRP | Big Horn $56,985 MSRP |
| 13 | Big Horn $47,630 MSRP | Lone Star $50,235 MSRP |
| 14 | Big Horn $50,380 MSRP | Lone Star $53,855 MSRP |
| 15 | Big Horn $53,520 MSRP | Lone Star $54,055 MSRP |
| 16 | Big Horn $51,030 MSRP | Lone Star $53,165 MSRP |
| 17 | Big Horn $53,780 MSRP | Lone Star $56,785 MSRP |
| 18 | Big Horn $56,920 MSRP | Lone Star $56,985 MSRP |
| 19 | Lone Star $47,630 MSRP | Black Express $52,600 MSRP |
| 20 | Lone Star $50,380 MSRP | Black Express $52,800 MSRP |
| 21 | Lone Star $53,520 MSRP | Black Express $55,530 MSRP |
| 22 | Lone Star $51,030 MSRP | Black Express $55,730 MSRP |
| 23 | Lone Star $53,780 MSRP | Warlock $56,030 MSRP |
| 24 | Lone Star $56,920 MSRP | Laramie $61,940 MSRP |
| 25 | Warlock $48,525 MSRP | Laramie $62,140 MSRP |
| 26 | Laramie $61,680 MSRP | Laramie $64,870 MSRP |
| 27 | Laramie $65,080 MSRP | Laramie $65,070 MSRP |
| 28 | Laramie $65,525 MSRP | Laramie $79,380 MSRP |
| 29 | Rebel $65,645 MSRP | Rebel $69,385 MSRP |
| 30 | RHO $74,995 MSRP | Power Wagon $72,880 MSRP |
| 31 | Limited $76,605 MSRP | Limited $73,950 MSRP |
| 32 | Limited $76,905 MSRP | Limited $74,240 MSRP |
| 33 | Longhorn $76,605 MSRP | Limited $76,880 MSRP |
| 34 | Longhorn $76,905 MSRP | Limited $77,170 MSRP |
| 35 | Tungsten $89,000 MSRP | 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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