GMC Sierra 3500 vs. RAM 3500
$48,500
$49,340
Highlights
| 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 | 2027 RAM 3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$48,500
|
$49,340
|
| Towing Capacity |
20,000 lbs
|
15,490 lbs
|
| Bed Length |
98 in
|
98 in
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V8
|
Regular Gasoline V-8
|
| Horsepower |
|
405 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
2
|
3
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 | 2027 RAM 3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Gas V8
|
Regular Gasoline V-8
|
| Displacement |
6.6L/-TBD-
|
6.4 L/392
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
464 @ 4000
|
429 @ 4000
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
401 @ 5200
|
405 @ 5600
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 | 2027 RAM 3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Styled Steel
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Styled Steel
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
18 x 8 in
|
Full-Size in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
18 x 8 in
|
18 X 8 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
18 x 8 in
|
18 X 8 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
LT275/70R18
|
Full-Size
|
| Rear Tire Size |
LT275/70R18
|
LT275/70SR18
|
| Front Tire Size |
LT275/70R18
|
LT275/70SR18
|
Suspension
| 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 | 2027 RAM 3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
3-Stage Multi-Leaf
|
Leaf
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Short/Long Arm w/Torsion Bars
|
Multi-Link
|
| Axle Type - Rear |
N/A
|
Rigid Axle
|
| Axle Type - Front |
Independent
|
Non-Independent
|
Steering
| 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 | 2027 RAM 3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
47 ft
|
45 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Recirculating Ball
|
Re-Circulating Ball
|
Measurements
| 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 | 2027 RAM 3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Height, Overall |
81 in
|
78 in
|
| Overhang, Front |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cab to End of Frame |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Ground to Top of Load Floor |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Ground Clearance, Front |
11 in
|
7 in
|
| Ground Clearance, Rear |
11 in
|
7 in
|
| Cargo Box Length @ Floor |
98 in
|
98 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear |
N/A
|
66 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor |
71 in
|
66 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
51 in
|
51 in
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
21 in
|
20 in
|
| Tailgate Width |
N/A
|
60 in
|
| Cargo Volume |
84 ft³
|
75 ft³
|
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Capacity |
3
|
3
|
| Front Head Room |
43 in
|
40 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
45 in
|
41 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
66 in
|
66 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
61 in
|
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 |
142 in
|
140 in
|
| Length, Overall w/o rear bumper |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Length, Overall |
236 in
|
232 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
82 in
|
79 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 | 2027 RAM 3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating |
10,950 lbs
|
11,040 lbs
|
| Gross Axle Weight Rating |
11,650 lbs
|
12,500 lbs
|
| Curb Weight |
6,211 lbs
|
6,071 lbs
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
N/A
|
6,072 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
3,545 lbs
|
3,431 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
2,666 lbs
|
2,640 lbs
|
| Option Weight - Front |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Option Weight - Rear |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| As Spec'd Curb Weight |
6,211 lbs
|
6,071 lbs
|
| As Spec'd Payload |
4,739 lbs
|
4,969 lbs
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
4,739 lbs
|
4,969 lbs
|
| Gross Combined Wt Rating |
24,000 lbs
|
22,000 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. |
14,500 lbs
|
15,490 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
1,450 lbs
|
1,549 lbs
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
19,080 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
4,770 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
20,000 lbs
|
15,490 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
36 gal
|
32 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 | 2027 RAM 3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Navigation System |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 | 2027 RAM 3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Electrical
| 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 | 2027 RAM 3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
170
|
220
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
720
|
730
|
Brakes
| 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 | 2027 RAM 3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
4-Wheel
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
14 x 1.6 in
|
14 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
14.1 x 1.3 in
|
14 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 or the 2027 RAM 3500?
The 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 and the 2027 RAM 3500 both get 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 or the 2027 RAM 3500?
The 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 is cheaper than the 2027 RAM 3500 with a $48,500 starting MSRP versus a $49,340 starting MSRP.
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