Dodge Ram 2500 vs. Dodge Ram 3500
$27,975
$35,995
Highlights
| 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$27,975
|
$35,995
|
| Towing Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Bed Length |
96 in
|
96 in
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V8
|
Turbocharged Diesel I6
|
| Horsepower |
|
350 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
3
|
3
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Gas V8
|
Turbocharged Diesel I6
|
| Displacement |
5.7L/345
|
6.7L/408
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
383 @ 5600
|
350 @ 3000
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
400 @ 4000
|
650 @ 1500
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
16.2 qts
|
29.5 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
LT245/70R17E
|
LT235/80R17E
|
| Rear Tire Size |
LT245/70R17E
|
LT235/80R17E
|
| Spare Tire Size |
LT245/70R17E
|
LT235/80R17E
|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 x 7.5 in
|
17 x 6.0 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 x 7.5 in
|
17 x 6.0 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
17 x 7.5 in
|
17 x 6.0 in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
Suspension
| 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Coil
|
SLA Independent
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Leaf
|
Live axle
|
| Axle Type - Front |
Hypoid
|
Hypoid
|
| Axle Type - Rear |
Full-floating
|
Full-floating
|
Steering
| 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity |
3
|
3
|
| Front Head Room |
N/A
|
40 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
N/A
|
41 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
N/A
|
66 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
63 in
|
| Second Head Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Leg Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
141 in
|
141 in
|
| Length, Overall w/o rear bumper |
N/A
|
231 in
|
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Length, Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
79 in
|
79 in
|
| Height, Overall |
N/A
|
74 in
|
| Overhang, Front |
N/A
|
40 in
|
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper |
N/A
|
42 in
|
| Cab to End of Frame |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Ground to Top of Load Floor |
N/A
|
34 in
|
| Ground Clearance, Front |
N/A
|
8 in
|
| Ground Clearance, Rear |
N/A
|
8 in
|
| Cargo Box Length @ Floor |
96 in
|
96 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear |
N/A
|
66 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor |
N/A
|
66 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
N/A
|
67 in
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
N/A
|
20 in
|
| Tailgate Width |
N/A
|
60 in
|
| Cargo Volume |
N/A
|
75 ft³
|
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
N/A
|
3,944 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
N/A
|
2,868 lbs
|
| Option Weight - Front |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Option Weight - Rear |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| As Spec'd Curb Weight |
N/A
|
6,812 lbs
|
| As Spec'd Payload |
N/A
|
4,688 lbs
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
N/A
|
4,688 lbs
|
| Gross Combined Wt Rating |
N/A
|
19,000 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
5,000 lbs
|
5,000 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
500 lbs
|
500 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
12,050 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
1,808 lbs
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
35 gal
|
35 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
Not Available gal
|
Not Available gal
|
| Gross Axle Weight Rating |
N/A
|
14,350 lbs
|
| Curb Weight |
N/A
|
6,812 lbs
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating |
8,650 lbs
|
11,500 lbs
|
Electrical
| 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
730
|
730
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
160
|
160
|
Brakes
| 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Pwr
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
N/A
|
14.2 x 1.5 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
N/A
|
14.1 x 1.3 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 or the 2011 Dodge Ram 3500?
The 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 is more reliable than the 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2011 Ram 2500 versus a reliability rating of 4.2 for the 2011 Ram 3500.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 or the 2011 Dodge Ram 3500?
The 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 and the 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 both get 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 or the 2011 Dodge Ram 3500?
The 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 is cheaper than the 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 with a $27,975 starting MSRP versus a $35,995 starting MSRP.
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