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GMC Sierra 2500 vs. GMC Sierra 3500

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Highlights

$47,000
Starting MSRP
$48,200
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
14,500 lbs
Towing Capacity
20,000 lbs
Towing Capacity
-
Towing Capacity
98 in
Bed Length
98 in
Bed Length
-
Bed Length
Gas V8
Engine Type
Gas V8
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
401 hp
470 hp
Horsepower
401 hp
470 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
2
Seating Capacity
2
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

464 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
464 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
401 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
401 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
6.6L/-TBD-
Displacement
6.6L/-TBD-
Displacement
-
Displacement
Gas V8
Engine Type
Gas V8
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
10-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission Options
10-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

17 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size
18 x 8 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
17 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size
18 x 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
17 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
18 x 8 in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
LT245/75R17E
Spare Tire Size
LT275/70R18
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
LT245/75R17E
Rear Tire Size
LT275/70R18
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
LT245/75R17E
Front Tire Size
LT275/70R18
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size

Suspension

N/A
Axle Type - Rear
N/A
Axle Type - Rear
-
Axle Type - Rear
N/A
Axle Type - Front
Independent
Axle Type - Front
-
Axle Type - Front
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
3-Stage Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
Short/Long Arm w/Torsion Bar
Suspension Type - Front
Short/Long Arm w/Torsion Bars
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front

Steering

Pwr Recirculating Ball
Steering Type
Pwr Recirculating Ball
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
47 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
47 ft
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
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
-
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
84 ft³
Cargo Volume
84 ft³
Cargo Volume
-
Cargo Volume
N/A
Tailgate Width
N/A
Tailgate Width
-
Tailgate Width
21 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
21 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
43 in
Front Head Room
43 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
45 in
Front Leg Room
45 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
66 in
Front Shoulder Room
66 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
61 in
Front Hip Room
61 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
142 in
Wheelbase
142 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
N/A
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
236 in
Length, Overall
236 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
82 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
82 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
80 in
Height, Overall
81 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
N/A
Overhang, Front
N/A
Overhang, Front
-
Overhang, Front
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
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
N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
-
Ground to Top of Load Floor
10 in
Ground Clearance, Front
11 in
Ground Clearance, Front
-
Ground Clearance, Front
10 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
11 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
-
Ground Clearance, Rear
98 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
98 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
-
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
-
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
71 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
71 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
-
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
51 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
51 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
3
Passenger Capacity
3
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity

Weight & Capacity

14,500 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
20,000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
4,675 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
4,770 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
18,700 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
19,080 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,450 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,450 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
14,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
14,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing 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.
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
24,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
24,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
-
Gross Combined Wt Rating
3,926 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
4,739 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
-
Maximum Payload Capacity
36 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
36 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
10,790 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
11,650 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
-
Gross Axle Weight Rating
6,074 lbs
Curb Weight
6,211 lbs
Curb Weight
-
Curb Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
-
Total Option Weight
10,000 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
10,950 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
-
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
N/A
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
3,471 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
3,545 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
-
Curb Weight - Front
2,603 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,666 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
6,074 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
6,211 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
-
As Spec'd Curb Weight
3,926 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
4,739 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
-
As Spec'd Payload

Safety

Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
-
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Navigation System
-
Navigation System
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

170
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
170
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
720
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
720
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
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
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 )
14 x 1.6 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14 x 1.6 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14.1 x 1.3 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14.1 x 1.3 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

FAQ

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 or the 2026 GMC Sierra 3500?

The 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 and the 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 both get 0 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 or the 2026 GMC Sierra 3500?

The 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 is cheaper than the 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 with a $47,000 starting MSRP versus a $48,200 starting MSRP.

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