Dodge Ram 2500 vs. Dodge Ram 3500

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2011 Dodge Ram 2500
$27,975
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$35,995
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$27,975
Starting MSRP
$35,995
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
N/A
Towing Capacity
N/A
Towing Capacity
-
Towing Capacity
96 in
Bed Length
96 in
Bed Length
-
Bed Length
Gas V8
Engine Type
Turbocharged Diesel I6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
305 hp
383 hp
Horsepower
350 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
3
Seating Capacity
3
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

400 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
650 @ 1500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
383 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
350 @ 3000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
5.7L/345
Displacement
6.7L/408
Displacement
-
Displacement
Gas V8
Engine Type
Turbocharged Diesel I6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
6-Speed A/T
M/T
6-Speed M/T
A/T
5-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
6-Speed A/T
M/T
6-Speed M/T
A/T
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
16.2 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
29.5 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

LT245/70R17E
Spare Tire Size
LT235/80R17E
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
LT245/70R17E
Rear Tire Size
LT235/80R17E
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
LT245/70R17E
Front Tire Size
LT235/80R17E
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
17 x 7.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
17 x 6.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
17 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
17 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size

Suspension

Full-floating
Axle Type - Rear
Full-floating
Axle Type - Rear
-
Axle Type - Rear
Hypoid
Axle Type - Front
Hypoid
Axle Type - Front
-
Axle Type - Front
Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
Live axle
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
Coil
Suspension Type - Front
SLA Independent
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front

Steering

Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Measurements

N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
34 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
-
Ground to Top of Load Floor
N/A
Ground Clearance, Front
8 in
Ground Clearance, Front
-
Ground Clearance, Front
N/A
Ground Clearance, Rear
8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
-
Ground Clearance, Rear
96 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
96 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
-
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
66 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
-
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
66 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
-
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
67 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
20 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Tailgate Width
60 in
Tailgate Width
-
Tailgate Width
N/A
Cargo Volume
75 ft³
Cargo Volume
-
Cargo Volume
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
-
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
N/A
Front Head Room
40 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
N/A
Front Leg Room
41 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
N/A
Front Shoulder Room
66 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
N/A
Front Hip Room
63 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
N/A
Second Head Room
N/A
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
N/A
Second Leg Room
N/A
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Second Hip Room
N/A
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
141 in
Wheelbase
141 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
231 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
-
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
-
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall
N/A
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
N/A
Height, Overall
74 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
N/A
Overhang, Front
40 in
Overhang, Front
-
Overhang, Front
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
42 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
-
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
-
Cab to End of Frame
3
Passenger Capacity
3
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity

Weight & Capacity

8,650 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
11,500 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
-
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
N/A
Gross Axle Weight Rating
14,350 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
-
Gross Axle Weight Rating
N/A
Curb Weight
6,812 lbs
Curb Weight
-
Curb Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
-
Total Option Weight
35 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
35 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
3,944 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
-
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
2,868 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
-
Curb Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
-
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
-
Option Weight - Rear
N/A
As Spec'd Curb Weight
6,812 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
-
As Spec'd Curb Weight
N/A
As Spec'd Payload
4,688 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
-
As Spec'd Payload
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
4,688 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
-
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Gross Combined Wt Rating
19,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
-
Gross Combined Wt Rating
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
12,050 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,808 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
-
Maximum Trailering Capacity

Electrical

160
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
160
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
730
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
730
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

Pwr
Brake Type
Pwr
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14.2 x 1.5 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14.1 x 1.3 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

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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